PIE'S VINALHAVEN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Partner’s in Island Education oversees two scholarships as part of its mission to enhance educational opportunities for the students of Vinalhaven.

PIE's Vinalhaven College Scholarship Fund
The scholarship was developed with the goal of providing a substantial financial award each year to one graduating senior going on to a four-year college. The people helping to create this scholarship are members of the summer and year round community, including Vinalhaven school teachers and administrators.  The first award was given in 2006. The scholarship is for a total of $8000 - $2000 for each year of college.

The Ogden Chaffey Scholarship

Established in the Spring of 2010 with a generous donation from Ms. Mary Jean Ogden, a long-time summer resident of Vinalhaven, the Ogden Chaffey scholarship is a one-time award of $500.  This scholarship is awarded to the highest scored student attending a 2-year, 1-year or vocational program.  If there are no students in the applicant pool attending a 2-year, 1-year or vocational program, the scholarship is awarded to the student attending a 4-year school who has the 2nd highest score. In creating this scholarship, Ms. Ogden hopes to inspire donors to give gifts that keep on giving by donating to PIE's endowment.

Click here to download the 2010 Scholarship handout with additional information on the program.

SELECTION CRITERIA
The selection criteria include academic performance and school and community involvement. A strong family and current connection to Vinalhaven and/or the applicant’s intention to benefit our community in the future and financial need are also considered. The scholarship is not primarily needs based, but financial information will be requested and reviewed.  SAT scores and class rank will not be considered.

2010 RECIPIENTS

Past Recipients

Vinalhaven College Scholarship

2006 - Annie Gross, Thomas College

2007 - Emma Rosen, Bowdoin

2008 - Sam Rosen, College of the Atlantic

2009 - William Ladd Olson, Maine Maritime

2010 - Nathan Hopkins, Bentley College

Ogden Chaffey Scholarship

2010 - Jenn Guptill, University of Maine

Nathan Hopkins

Vinalhaven College Scholarship

Attending Bentley College  Massachusetts

Jenn Guptill

Ogden Chaffey Scholarship

Attending University of Maine, Orono

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE

William "Sandy" Lieber

Yvonne Thomas

Robb Warren

Samantha Carter

Kris Davidson

INFORMATION
For more information about the Vinalhaven College Fund, contact Yvonne Thomas at: YThomas@vinalhavenschool.org
or Click here for an informational brochure