t H e IMP A C t O F
SCholArShIPS At MMA
the hArold AlFoNd eNgINeerINg
SCholArShIP FuNd
In 2014, a generous gift from the Harold Alfond Foundation, estab-
lished a permanently endowed trust fund to provide scholarship
assistance to recent high-school graduates who have exhibited good
citizenship and are enrolled as first-time undergraduates in one of
Maine Maritime Academy's engineering programs. Preference is given
to Maine students with at least a 3.3 high school grade point average
with no grade below a C in any course. Sidney Knowlton '19 of Albion,
Maine, and a power engineering technology major, is one recipient
of this scholarship fund. She notes, "The Academy has an amazing
reputation in the engineering industry so that was the first thing to
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catch my attention when looking at colleges. Also, I really love the
small campus environment and how dedicated the faculty is to making
my four years great." She continues, "This scholarship allows me to
focus on my studies and not worry about the financial aspect of a good
education. Also, receiving this award has made me strive to prove that
I truly deserve it." In high school, Sidney was secretary of her school's
chapter of the National Honor Society and she volunteered at various
food banks and charitable organizations dedicated to helping less
fortunate people. At MMA, she is a member of the Society of Women
engineers. After graduating, Sidney looks forward to "working in a
steam/power plant, building knowledge in power engineering, and
leading a happy, healthy life."
the hArold AlFoNd eNgINeerINg
SCholArShIP FuNd
Another recipient of the Harold Alfond Fund is Brandon St. Germaine
'19 from ellsworth, Maine. A student in the marine engineering oper-
ations program and a member of the regiment, Brandon says, "I really
like the small, close-knit campus community, close to home, where I
can get a quality education, have a chance for international travel, and
take advantage of the excellent career opportunities after graduation."
Presently, he is a member of the cross country team, the drill team,
and functions as the cannon artilleryman at football games. Once his
MUG Month ends, Brandon plans to join the Swim Club, the Woods-
man Club, and the Boxing Club. He has a clear vision of what he would
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like to do in the future including "getting my master's degree from the
Loeb-Sullivan School of International Business and Logistics, getting
a good job where I can comfortably support my family, but, also, be
able to give back to MMA so that others, like myself, can afford to
attend the Academy, and receive a great education."
the J. hollIS wYMAN SCholArShIP
The J. Hollis Wyman Scholarship fund was established to provide
scholarship assistance to students in accordance with the Academy's
program of financial aid. Preference is given to students from Mil-
bridge, Cherryfield, and Steuben, and then from anywhere in Wash-
ington County, Maine. This year's recipient is Caleb Dublin '16 from
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Cherryfield, Maine. He is a marine engineering major and says, "Schol-
arships like the Wyman Scholarship have made it possible for me to
tHIS SCHOLARSHIP
stay in school and get a higher education. If not for scholarships, then
I have no idea how I could be in school doing what I love." Caleb keeps
ALLOWS Me tO FOCUS
ON MY StUDIeS...
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busy outside the classroom as a member of the MMA Honor Board, the
CAleB duBlIN '16
Subsea Society, the MMA Drill Company, and the Scuba Club. Long-
term, Caleb says, "I would really like to become a subsea engineer after
graduation."
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Photos by College Relations, C Schiess, C Wright, and courtesy of C Dublin, J Dehlinger,
C Gilman, S Knowlton, and J Tersoni.

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