Edwin and Eleanor Swain Scholarship Fund Grant

Edwin and Eleanor Swain Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Maine Community Foundation
Last Updated: October 16, 2025

Summary

The Edwin and Eleanor Swain Scholarship Fund, established by the Maine Community Foundation in 2012, supports graduating seniors from Oxford and Franklin Counties pursuing post-secondary education. Eligible applicants include residents of Bethel and Telstar High School graduates, with selection based on academic merit and financial need. Preference is given to students studying sciences, engineering, or computer science, as well as those pursuing a four-year degree. This fund exemplifies the foundation's commitment to educational access.

Overview

Maine Community Foundation Founded in 1983, the Maine Community Foundation brings people and resources together to build a better Maine through strategic giving, community leadership, personalized service, local expertise and strong investments. The Maine Community Foundation established its first scholarship fund in 1984. Now, through the generosity of individuals, community organizations, and businesses that believe in the importance of education, the community foundation awards more than $3 million each year from nearly 700 scholarship funds. MaineCF scholarships provide financial assistance for Maine residents attending accredited colleges, universities, technical and career schools. The funds also support students attending private high schools, camps, and experiential learning programs. Edwin and Eleanor Swain Scholarship Fund Established in 2012, the Swain Fund supports graduating seniors in Oxford County and Franklin County, Maine regions in their pursuit of post-secondary education.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible applicants will be, in priority order: 1) Residents of Bethel or graduating students of Telstar High School who are residents of Oxford County; 2) Residents of Rangeley or 3) Residents of Oxford or Franklin County. Selection will be made on both academic merit and financial need, with preference for the latter. Students must be enrolled full-time in an accredited, nonprofit college or university.