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Maine Merits Scholarship Program - Ray Gagnon Community Service & Leadership Scholarship

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Funding Amount

At least $1,000 each

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Ray Gagnon Community Service & Leadership Scholarship

Program Overview: This scholarship honors high school seniors and college students who embody a community-driven spirit through exceptional volunteerism, community building, or youth leadership.

Funder: PeoplesChoice Credit Union (Maine, US)

Geographic Scope: York, Cumberland, Androscoggin, Aroostook, Franklin, Oxford, Penobscot, Piscataquis, or Somerset County, Maine

Program Details:

  • Part of the Maine Merits Scholarship Program

  • Total scholarship fund of $12,000 (doubled from previous year)

  • Multiple scholarships awarded with minimum of $1,000 each

  • Recognizes students with integrity, respect, and quiet excellence demonstrated through collaboration and willingness to serve

  • Values: Community Service and Leadership

      • Eligibility Requirements

    • Must be a high school senior or college student
    • Must reside in York, Cumberland, Androscoggin, Aroostook, Franklin, Oxford, Penobscot, Piscataquis, or Somerset County, Maine

      Focus Areas

    • Community service
    • Volunteerism
    • Youth leadership
    • Community building

      Contact Information

    • Phone: 207.282.4156
    • Website: peopleschoicecreditunion.com/scholarships/

    How to Apply

    Application Requirements

    Required Materials:
    1. Essay or Video Essay
    - Minimum 300 words (essay format)
    - OR 3-minute video essay
    - Must explain: Your community, volunteer, or group leadership efforts and their impact on the community

    2. Letter of Recommendation
    - One letter required
    - Must be from: Teacher, advisor, mentor, or instructor

      Application Process

    • Submit application through the scholarship portal
    • Applications available at: peopleschoicecreditunion.com/scholarships/
    • Awards presented at annual membership meeting
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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-leadershipmentoring

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