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The mission of the Mitchell Institute is to increase the likelihood that young people from every community in Maine will aspire to, pursue, and achieve a college education.

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Save the Date: Gala 2025 is on Sept. 26

Gala 2024 featured a record number of sponsors and attendees — and was spectacular in every way! If you weren’t able to join us for Gala 2024, mark your calendar for Gala 2025 on Friday, Sept. 26! Click here to learn more about our annual celebration of Mitchell Scholars and the Mitchell Institute’s mission to unlock the potential of Maine students!

New Mitchell Scholarship Application Dates for 2024–2025

The application for the next round of Mitchell Scholarship awards opens on December 1, 2024, and closes March 1, 2025. The new schedule will give Maine’s high school seniors additional school vacation time to work on completing applications for the $10,000 Mitchell Scholarship and all of the wraparound supports that make it so much #morethanascholarship. Click here to learn more about the new Mitchell Scholar application dates.
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Your Generosity Directly Benefits Maine Students

For nearly 30 years, the Mitchell Institute has helped Maine students achieve a college degree. By awarding the $10,000 Mitchell Scholarship to at least one graduating senior from every Maine community and providing them with a broad range of programming and opportunities, we will invest $1.85 million in Maine’s future this year. Click here to learn how you can make a difference in the lives of 185 college-bound students each year, grow tomorrow’s leaders, and strengthen Maine’s workforce.