Wendell S. Doody Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant

Wendell S. Doody Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant

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

Summary

The Wendell S. Doody Memorial Scholarship Fund, established by the Maine Community Foundation, supports graduating seniors from Washburn District High School or Presque Isle High School. This scholarship aims to assist students pursuing technical education in trades such as plumbing, welding, and carpentry at community colleges in Maine. With a focus on students demonstrating academic promise, this fund is a tribute to Wendell S. Doody's legacy of hard work and community service.

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. Wendell S. Doody Memorial Scholarship Fund Wendell S Doody was a 1957 graduate of Washburn District High School. Although he never had the opportunity to pursue postsecondary education, he was a self-taught tradesman with an inquisitive nature and a fierce work ethic. His love for working with his hands earned him a reputation for being able to build or fix anything. Without hesitation, he shared his time and talents to better the lives of those around him. This scholarship supports the educational pursuits of graduating seniors at Washburn District High School or Presque Isle High School who wish to attend a technical school or community college in Maine, to pursue a vocation in the trades such as electrician, plumber, welder, carpenter etc.  This award is renewable for the second year of study only.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. We are looking for students who have demonstrated the capacity and will to succeed as evidenced by their transcripts and recommendations.