AUGUSTA — Established in honor of Maine Education Services founder Dick Pierce, who died in 2011, the Richard Pierce Memorial Scholarships are available to high school students about to enter college, with an application deadline of April 1.
The scholarships are awarded based on merit and financial need. The goal is to provide support for students who might not otherwise continue their post-secondary education without financial assistance.
Scholarships are awarded on a renewable basis for up to four years. In order to receive renewable rewards, students must earn a minimum of 12 credits per semester and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA. Options include:
* A $5,000 scholarship per student per year will be awarded.
A Scholarships will be renewable for up to four years.
* A total of 10 scholarships will be awarded to eligible students in 2019. * Application period runs from January 1st – April 1st.
Recipients must:
* Be a Maine resident entering 1st year post-secondary education.
* Intend to enroll or be enrolled in a two or fouryear degree-granting college or university, which is accredited by the Association of Schools and Colleges.
* Show a strong desire to complete their degree program.
Academic excellence demonstrated by the content of the applicant’s transcript, GPA and SAT testing score count toward scholarship granting. Additionally, contributions to school, community and/or work environmen and demonstrated financial need are contributing factors in awarding scholarships. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation and a personal essay of 300 words or more.
For more information visit the mesfoundation.org or email info@mesfoundation.org.
