PORTLAND – Students who will graduate from Maine public high schools this spring and plan to attend a two- or four-year college this fall are invited to complete the online application for the $10,000 Mitchell Scholarship by midnight, Monday, April 1.
The Mitchell Institute will award 185 $10,000 scholarships to seniors graduating from Maine’s public high schools in 2024.
In addition to a $10,000 scholarship, the Mitchell Institute provides Mitchell Scholars the opportunity to apply for fellowships of up to $1,500 for professional and personal development opportunities, such as unpaid or underpaid internships, study-abroad experiences, and professional licensure fees.
The institute also provides its scholars with opportunities to apply for emergency funding for unexpected financial challenges, invitations to free leadership and career development events, and access to a network of more than 3,000 Mitchell Scholar alumni who are eager to offer advice, mentoring and career connections.
Learn more and apply at mitchellinstitute.org/scholarship.
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