WATERVILLE, MAINE, October 2018 — Thomas College will offer its $10,000 Dirigo scholarship to one qualified high school student in each New England state high school.
The Dirigo Award, named after Maine’s motto meaning, “I lead”, was initiated in 2014 to recognize academic and co-curricular leadership among Maine high school students. Since then, the award has expanded to include high school students in each New England state (Maine, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, Massachusetts and New Hampshire). These students have demonstrated leadership, community service, and academic commitment.
The Dirigo Award is a $10,000 award, $2,500 per year scholarship for up to four years of undergraduate study at Thomas College.
“Students work hard to be successful both inside and outside of the classroom, and we want to recognize them,” said Assistant Vice President of Admissions Wendy Martin. “The Dirigo Award honors the whole student, and we are confident those students who have excelled in leadership will find success at Thomas.”
The Dirigo Award is an award to one student from every high school in all New England states who exemplifies leadership in their school and community. Recipients are nominated by their guidance or career office on behalf of the school by emailing the Thomas Admissions Office. Nominations are due by November 16, 2018.
For more information about the scholarship, please contact Thomas College Admissions at 207-859-1101.
About Thomas College
Thomas College, located in beautiful Waterville, Maine, is defining what it means to be the College of the Future. With a strong commitment to innovation, career readiness, and community partnerships, Thomas College is consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of Maine’s top colleges for social mobility. Our distinctive Guaranteed Job Program™, accelerated undergraduate degrees, and flexible graduate programs empower students to advance faster in business, entrepreneurship, education, technology, applied STEM, and arts & science fields. At Thomas, belonging isn’t a buzzword; it’s a promise. We create a supportive, welcoming environment where every student is seen, valued, and prepared to thrive in a rapidly changing world. For more information visit thomas.edu or contact MacKenzie Riley Young at [email protected] or 207-859-1313. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok.