AUGUSTA — College for ME-Androscoggin has announced the spring 2019 members of its First Class Scholarship and Cohort Program, providing money to pay the tuition of the first college classes adult recipients enroll in as they start or restart college.
The recipients of the First Class Scholarship for the Spring 2019 term are Denise Craig of Topsham, Maine College of Health Professions; Dancile Nshimirimana of Lewiston, Maine College of Health Professions; and Elena Trofimina of Lewiston, Central Maine Community College
This year’s recipients are working full time and furthering their education to help provide a more sustainable future for their families.
As further support, this program provides one-on-one and group mentoring before enrollment and throughout their first semester in college to help these adults transition into further post-secondary study. The funds for this First Class Scholarship and Cohort Program are provided by College for ME- Androscoggin, part of the LA Metro Chamber Foundation.
“This has been a long journey, especially as a single mother,” said Nshimirimana. “Balancing being a mother, professional, and soon-to-be student role has been my biggest challenge. English as a second language in the medical field has been a close contender, but my will to learn has been stronger.”
“Getting my accounting degree will start my future in a career that I can be proud of,” added Trofimova
The recipients were awarded these funds based on their completion of the College Transitions class through our local Adult Education community and the completion of the First Class Scholarship Application. These scholarships are helping our local community grow the workforce to help address the challenges businesses face with the current workforce inequity.
For more information on College4ME First Class Scholarship or an application, contact Erin@lametrochamber.com. The next application deadline is June 1.
