Fundraising Goal for theVinalhaven College ScholarshipEndowment

$350,000

With $140,000 raised as of Spring 2018, Partners in Island Education has $210,000 more to raise to reach our goal of $350,000 for our Vinalhaven College Scholarship Endowment.

All contributions are 100% tax deductible and can be made in a variety of easy ways including PayPal.

For information about making a contribution to the Vinalhaven College Scholarship Endowment, please visit our website at www.PartnersInIslandEducation.org or contact PIE’s Business Manager Julie Peterson at 207-863-4455.

PIE’s Scholarship Committee

Alice Bissell Yvonne ThomasKris Davidson Samantha ThompsonWanda Davis-Oakes Alexandra WettlauferSandy Lieber Robb WarrenJulie Peterson

The PIE Scholarship Committee designs the structure of each of PIE’s Scholarship programs. Applications for these Scholarships are reviewed by special evaluators who have backgrounds in education and connections to Vinalhaven, but are not familiar with the applicants.

Recipients of PIE ScholarshipsVinalhaven College Scholarship2017 Polina Walsh (Sophomore) Norwich University 2017 MaKenzie Young (Sophomore) Champlain College 2016 Trevor Farrelly (Junior) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute2016 Hannah Noyes (Junior) Connecticut College2015 Taylor Littlefield (Senior) University of New England2015 Everett Webster (Senior) Maine Maritime Academy2014 Ellie Reidy (Graduated 2018) Wagner College 2013 Frank Morton (Graduated 2017) Warren-Wilson College2013 Francis Warren (withdrew) Southern Maine Community College2012 Blake Reidy (Graduated 2016) University of New England2011 Tyler Chilles (Graduated 2015) University of Maine, Orono2010 Nathan Hopkins (Graduated 2014) Bentley College 2009 William Ladd Olson (Graduated 2013) Maine Maritime Academy 2008 Sam Rosen (Graduated 2013) College of the Atlantic2007 Emma Rosen (Graduated 2011) Bowdoin College 2006 Annie Gross (withdrew) Thomas College

Ogden/Chaffey Scholarship2016 Katrina Osgood, Aveda Institute2016 Kameron Cluff, University of Maine2016 Andrea Shane, University of Maine2016 Zoey Warren, SMCC2016 Jazmine Arey, Thomas College2015 Ruby Hopkins, University of Maine 2015 Tracie Webster, Thomas College2014 Owen Bineau-Williams, SMCC2014 Hunter Smith, SMCC2013 Shane Carlsen, EMCC2012 Izza Drury, Brown University2011 John Morton, Harvard University2010 Jenn Guptill, University of Maine

2018 Update

PIE’s Scholarships for Post-Secondary Schools

Vinalhaven College Scholarship Ogden/Chaffey Scholarship

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PARTNERS in ISLAND EDUCATIONPO Box 664Vinalhaven, ME 04863

Tel 207-863-4948PartnersInIslandEducation@gmail.comwww.PartnersInIslandEducation.org

Past recipients of PIE’s Scholarships (from left): Gilleyanne Davis-Oakes, Tracie Webster, Lily Warren, MaKenzie Young, Andrea Shane, Izza Drury, Taylor Littlefield, and Trey Warren

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What is PIE’s Ogden/Chaffey Scholarship?

Established in Spring 2010, PIE’s Ogden/Chaffey Scholarship (OCS) is a one-time award of $500–$2000 for graduating students enrolling in a a 1– or 2–year post-secondary or vocational program. Applicants are considered primarily for their work experience, and community and volunteer activities. Academic achievement, school activities, recommendations and personal goals are considered but given less emphasis. If no applicants apply to attend a post-secondary or vocational program, the Scholarship may, at the discretion of the Committee, be awarded to a qualified student attending a 4-year school.

Application Criteria for Vinalhaven College Scholarship Ogden/Chaffey Scholarship

Applicants to both Scholarships submit:• Application Form• Financial Information Form• Resume• High School Transcript

Note: Students awarded a Scholarship who decide to take time off from school at any point, or to change college programs, are asked to submit a statement explaining their new plans, with the understanding that their eligibility for the Scholarship will be reconsidered in light of the new information.

Scoring Criteria for Vinalhaven College Scholarship Ogden/Chaffey Scholarship

VCS OCS

Community/Volunteer Activities 10% 15%

School Activities 10% 10%

Work Experience 10% 20%

Personal Statement of Goals 20% 10%

Commitment to Vinalhaven 5% 15%

Academic Achievement 20% 10%

Recommendations 20% 10%

Financial Need 5% 10%

Total 100% 100%

For more information about these and other PIE Scholarships, please visit:www.PartnersInIslandEducation.org

What is PIE’s Vinalhaven College Scholarship?

Established in Spring 2006, the Vinalhaven College Scholarship (VCS) is a 4-year renewable scholar-ship of $2000, awarded to a graduating senior who will attend a four-year college or university. Applicants are considered for their academic achievement, school and community involvement, personal statement of goals, recommendations, and the strength of their connection to the community. This scholarship is not primarily need-based but financial information is reviewed. SAT scores and class rank are not considered. This year we are very pleased to award three Vinalhaven College Scholarships.

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2018 Ogden/Chaffey Scholarship recipient Elijah Bineau-Ames plans to attend Southern Maine Community College to become an electronics technician.

2018 Vinalhaven College Scholarship recipient Gilleyanne Davis-Oakes plans to attend Bates College to study economics.

2018 Vinalhaven College Scholarship recipient Amber Shane plans to attend University of Maine, Orono, to study marketing.

2018 Ogden/Chaffey Scholarship recipient Paige Dinnison plans to attend Husson University to study physical therapy.

2018 Vinalhaven College Scholarship recipient Ashlyn Littlefield plans to attend Thomas College to study early childhood education.

2018 Ogden/Chaffey Scholarship recipient Déja Doughty plans to attend University of Maine, Orono, to study animal & veterinary sciences.