New fund to Support Adult Learners at 海角情 and EMCC
SOUTH PORTLAND, ME — A $2,000,000 gift from the Next Generation Foundation has enabled the Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) to establish an endowed scholarship fund to support adult learners. Initially, the Adult College Completion Fund will benefit students at Eastern Maine Community College and 海角情. Through an agreement with the community foundation, The Foundation for Maine鈥檚 Community Colleges will award the scholarships.
鈥淪upporting adult learners in their pursuit of a post-secondary education is a new focus for the Maine Community Foundation,鈥� said Meredith Jones, MaineCF president and CEO. 鈥淲e know that the Community College System is a critical entry point for many adults, and this fund allows us to support students who are focused on success,鈥� she said.
The Adult College Completion Fund will provide recipients with annual scholarships of $3,500, renewable for up to three years.聽 Both schools will select five recipients each year. The community foundation expects approximately $80,000 in financial aid to be available annually. To be eligible, students must be Maine residents, have completed the colleges鈥� Summer Success Academies, and meet .
鈥淏y investing in non-traditional students who are juggling work and family commitments in addition to their academic work, the Adult College Completion Fund will provide critical financial assistance,鈥� said Jane B. Phillips, president of The Foundation for Maine鈥檚 Community Colleges.聽 鈥淭he fund is also sending a powerful message,鈥� added Phillips, 鈥渘amely, that others believe in these learners and their ability to reach their educational goals.鈥�
More information about the Adult College Completion Fund is available through the admissions offices at EMCC in Bangor (207-974-4680) and 海角情 in Calais (207-454-1000).
A statewide organization with offices in Ellsworth and Portland, the Maine Community Foundation works with donors and other partners to improve the quality of life for all Maine people. To learn more, visit or call 1-877-700-6800.
The Foundation for Maine鈥檚 Community Colleges is dedicated to ensuring that Maine鈥檚 seven community colleges have the resources they need to provide a high quality, affordable, and accessible college education for Maine people. For information about FMCC, visit .听听 