$1000 Scholarship
Lewiston High School

Zara is a dedicated advocate who served her community as a member of Lewiston Youth Advisory Council, working with City Hall on behalf of the youth community. She was able to turn her own frustrations into meaningful help for others and, with her group association, provide mental health resources and career resources.

Zara plans to attend the University of Notre Dame and later become an account to help people achieve financial freedom.

$1000 Scholarship
Lewiston High School

Klara, who found community in swimming and became a team captain, turned her passion into a way to help others, coaching young swimmers and creating a swim safety education program. Her lifelong love for learning keeps her motivated to continue her education and continue to help others.

Klara plans to earn a college degree and pursue a career in the healthcare field.

$500 Scholarship
Lisbon High School

Sam is a helper who volunteers his time in a variety of ways, both on his own and through his membership in National Honor Society and Key Club. He is a leader by example, a student-athlete, and an aspiring librarian; he looks forward to contributing to an inclusive environment where he can share knowledge that changes lives.

Sam plans to attend the University of Maine at Augusta where he will study library science.

$1000 Scholarship
Lewiston High School

Emma has demonstrated excellence and leadership as a member of the National Technical Honor Society and as the secretary of her school’s National Honor Society chapter. Through the Educators Rising Program, she spent several days a week helping in a classroom at Farwell Elementary School and also shadowed an occupational therapist at Connors Elementary School.

Emma plans to pursue a college degree and work in the field of pediatric occupational therapy.

$1,000 scholarship
Lisbon High School

Hannah exemplifies perseverance and integrity. She has overcome challenges and obstacles to be an incredible leader; at Lisbon High School she is not only valedictorian but is the president of Work2BeWell, a mental health club she co-founded, as well as president of National Honor Society and vice president of Key Club, both service-focused organizations. She completed over 225 volunteer hours during the 2024-25 school year, including at the national level through the Work2BeWell student advisory board and the peer-to-peer mental health textline Hey Sam. She even presented at the NASSP’s LEAD Conference in Chicago, IL this year with Work2BeWell. She is a hard worker, an advocate, and a changemaker.

Hannah will attend Bowdoin College in the fall, where she plans to study psychology.

$1,000 scholarship
Leavitt Area High School

Ashley is a committed athlete and leader, serving as a captain for her soccer and Nordic skiing teams and as a four-year member of the track and field team. A competitive athlete, she is also a team player who cheers on and motivates others. She is also part of National Honor Society and the Unified Champions club. She spent over 90 hours helping to build a playground for children out of repurposed materials and has also helped with hiking trail cleanups and elementary sports, and has been called responsible, dependable, and sincere. She is a champion for children and wants to make sure all kids feel loved, supported, and have fun at school. Her compassionate leadership and love of education make her a great fit for this scholarship.

Ashley will attend the University of Maine at Farmington in the fall, where she plans to study elementary education.

$1,000 scholarship
Leavitt Area High School

Abbie has made an impact on her school by serving as Key Club Vice President as well as a captain for indoor and outdoor track and field. She finds particular fulfillment in engaging with and serving the Auburn community, whether it be working with children at the PAL Center, providing gifts and weather packs for the homeless, or spending time with the elderly at Auburn Housing buildings. Abbie also works at the Auburn Rec, where she is able to make a positive impact on the lives of many children. She has overcome obstacles to show incredible determination and has put herself on a successful track, and wants to spend her career helping youth with injuries and intellectual disabilities. She has been described as loyal and compassionate.

Abbie will attend the University of Southern Maine in the fall, where she plans to study Health Science on a pre-professional track with hopes of continuing on to PA school.