River Fund of Maine announces new scholarship for local students

NEWRY — The River Fund Maine has announced The River Fund Maine Scholarship, an initiative that focuses on enabling youth of the Mahoosuc region to achieve educational and career-oriented programs.
Each year, one local student will be named the River Fund Maine Scholar and receive subsidy to support the attainment of a bachelor of arts or sciences, or equivalent four-year college degree, in the student’s chosen area of study.
The River Fund Maine encourages recipients to envision and prepare for careers in entrepreneurial and leadership roles. The objective is to assist talented students in developing an education plan that leads to a fulfilling and rewarding career.
Eligibility requirements include demonstrating financial need; a mailing address in School Administrative District 44 — Andover, Bethel, Gilead, Greenwood, Newry and Woodstock — or participation in one of The River Fund Maine’s Innovation Workshops; and, subsequently, a minimum college GPA of 3.0 for successive years through graduation.
Applying is free. The 2020/2021 application and other information needed can be found on www.riverfundmaine.org/programs. on February 15, 2020. Applicants must submit a complete and updated high school transcript including GPA and
All completed applications and attachments must be received by March 27. Applicants will be notified of scholarship status on or before April 15. The River Fund Maine Scholarship is granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender, disability or national origin.

PHOTO: TRFM Autumn 2019 Innovation Workshop Participants. Front to back, Bryce Carr, EB Hoff, Molly Pereira. (Submitted photo)