Every year, the UMaine Pulp & Paper Foundation has the privilege of awarding more than 130 scholarships to deserving students. This year’s application deadline for high school seniors is Dec. 31st! The booming pulp and paper industry offers unprecedented opportunities for bright, motivated students who want to study engineering and help develop innovative, impactful solutions in their field. The pulp and paper industry needs energetic, bright people to help solve challenging business and technical problems and to provide innovative ideas for future success. With the evolution of technology and the demand in eco-conscious products, processes and packaging, pulp and paper companies have a surplus of jobs and opportunities for technically trained engineers. You could be one of them! The University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation provides full or partial tuition scholarships to aspiring chemical, civil, computer, electrical and mechanical engineering students at the University of Maine who are interested in pursuing careers in the booming paper industry. Does any or all of the following sound like you? In the top 15% of your high school class Have combined SAT score of > 1100 (SATs optional) Receive academic honors Participate in extracurricular activities Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills Any interested students are encouraged to apply by going to https://umaineppf.org/first-year-student-scholarship-application/

Champlain College

Registration is now open for the Pre-College Summer Programs at Champlain College - this is the perfect opportunity for interested students to get a taste of college life and explore your passions. Whether you're an artist at heart or a STEM enthusiast, they have a program tailored just for you. Art & Design Portfolio Course: Students will unleash their creativity and refine their artistic skills as they build an impressive portfolio that will set them on a path to success in the world of art and design. Animation Academy: Students will dive into the captivating world of animation and develop the skills needed to bring their imaginative creations to life. Audio Engineering, Sound Design & Music Academy: Students will explore the magic of sound design and music production, learning from industry professionals while honing their skills in our state-of-the-art facilities. Champlain Game Academy: For the game developers of the future, this program will immerse students' in the world of game design, development, and industry insights. Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics Academy: Students will uncover the exciting world of cybersecurity and digital forensics, learning to protect and investigate in an increasingly connected world. Digital Media Production: Students' will learn the art of storytelling through digital media, from videography to editing, and get hands-on experience in producing their own content. Each program is carefully curated to provide students with an immersive and enriching experience, combining classroom instruction with practical, hands-on learning, all while being mentored by their esteemed faculty and industry experts. Registration is now open! Learn more and register by going to - https://summer.champlain.edu They look forward to welcoming students to Champlain College's Pre-College Summer Programs in 2024, where interested students will explore their passions, uncover their potential, and make lasting memories. Space is limited; interested students are encouraged to apply early.