Sawyer Scholarship Fund Grant

Sawyer Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Maine Community Foundation
Last Updated: January 26, 2026

Summary

The Sawyer Scholarship Fund, established in 1988 by the Maine Community Foundation, supports the sons, daughters, and spouses of Casella-Maine employees pursuing vocational training or higher education. With over $3 million awarded annually through nearly 700 scholarship funds, this initiative exemplifies the Foundation's commitment to education. Eligible recipients can use the funds for various educational expenses, ensuring that financial barriers do not hinder their academic pursuits.

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. Sawyer Scholarship Fund The Sawyer Scholarship Fund provides scholarship support to the sons, daughters and spouses of employees of Casella - Maine (officers and directors are not eligible to participate). The fund, established in 1988, offers scholarships to qualifying students desiring to pursue vocational training or advanced educational studies beyond high school. The award money may be used for tuition, room and board, books, lab fees and equipment.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Any student who is a child, spouse or employee of Casella-Maine.