Clyde Russell Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Clyde Russell Scholarship Fund
Overview
The Clyde Russell Scholarship Fund was established by the Maine Education Association through a trust created by the late Audrey Lewis. The Fund's purpose is to advance cultural and educational opportunities for Maine residents, focusing on development of creative capacities in the arts, letters, and sciences. It awards grants, loans, or gifts to individual Maine citizens or to educational institutions and may participate in public or private education aid programs. Trustees administer the Fund and determine award categories and distribution.
Description: A trust-funded scholarship program intended to support Maine citizens and educational institutions in pursuit of cultural and educational development.
History of the Award: Created by the Maine Education Association from a trust established by Audrey Lewis to provide ongoing educational and cultural support for Maine residents.
- Created by the Maine Education Association through a trust from Audrey Lewis.
- Supports arts, letters, and sciences for Maine citizens and institutions.
- Administered by Trustees who determine awards and participation in aid programs.
Eligibility
The Fund supports graduating high school seniors in two designated award categories: those who plan to attend a four-year college and those who plan to attend a Maine community college. Applicants must be residents of Maine for reasons other than education. Trustees set the specific eligibility criteria and reserve the right to determine award recipients within the defined categories. Prospective applicants should confirm residency and category requirements before applying.
Eligibility: Open to graduating high school seniors who are Maine residents (not in the state solely for education), categorized for either 4-year college or Maine community college attendance.
- Two applicant categories: 4-year college and Maine community college bound seniors.
- Applicants must be Maine residents for reasons other than education.
- Trustees determine final eligibility and award decisions.
Application Process
Applications are accepted electronically via a designated file-transfer site. Applicants upload their materials, provide contact information, add a title and message, and complete the transfer to submit. Follow the specified steps carefully and ensure all required documents are included before uploading. There are no alternate submission instructions provided here.
How to Apply: Submit application materials electronically at the scholarship's file-transfer site.
- Go to https://clyderussellscholarship.wetransfer.com.
- Select "upload files" and attach your application documents.
- Enter your email, add a title/subject and a message, then click "transfer" to submit.
Timeline & Important Dates
Brochures for the Clyde Russell Scholarship Fund are generally made available through high school guidance offices in Maine beginning in October. The annual application deadline is in February. Specific dates may vary by year, so applicants should check guidance-office materials or the Fund's announcements for the current cycle. Submit applications before the February deadline to be considered for that year's awards.
Application Timeline: Brochures available in October; application deadline in February each year.
- Brochures typically distributed through Maine high school guidance offices starting in October.
- Application deadline occurs in February each year.
- Confirm current-year deadlines and submission details with your guidance office or the Fund's announcements.