Harold Alfond Foundation Ambassador Scholarship: Fall 2024 Cohort Application Form

Through the Generosity of the Harold Alfond Foundation, we are pleased to offer funding that enables students to pursue graduate degrees in one of the Maine Graduate and Professional Center's collaborating institutions, including the University of Southern Maine’s Muskie School of Public Service, the University of Maine Graduate School of Business, and the University of Maine School of Law, in a vibrant and interdisciplinary environment.

Scholarship Benefit: Generous Scholarship in the amount of $12,000 annually.

Alfond Ambassadors engage with career development services, work closely with graduate faculty advisors, network with members of the employer community, and actively participate in interdisciplinary activities. This scholarship program is part of the University of Maine System-wide UMS TRANSFORMS initiative.

In fall 2024, this scholarship benefit will be awarded to two incoming students - one in Public Health and one in Policy, Planning & Management - at the University of Southern Maine Muskie School of Public Service. (Currently enrolled students are not eligible.) The application timeline for applicants is as follows:

  • Application deadline: March 27, 2024 at 11:59PM EST – Please note that you must submit a completed degree application to the USM Admissions Office before your scholarship application will be considered. The USM Portland dorm provides on campus living.
  • Finalist interviews: Early April 2024
  • Scholarship offer acceptance deadline: April 15, 2024
If you have any questions about the program or this application, please email Beth Liotard, at beth.liotard@maine.edu
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Your first name *
Your last name *
Your email address *
Your phone number *
Which degree program are you planning to enroll in? *
What is the status of your application? *
What student status do you expect to have? *
Why do you believe you would be an appropriate recipient of the Alfond Ambassador Scholarship?  Please include how your lived experience falls within the scope of this program. (300 words or less) *
Can you explain how you would benefit from participating in this interdisciplinary program (our students come from graduate programs in business, law, public health, policy, public and nonprofit management, and planning)? (300 words or less) *
Please provide a short biography of your background, interests, and experience. (300 words or less)
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Please summarize how you value diversity, equity, inclusivity, and accessibility, and how you have demonstrated that value in your work and/or volunteerism. (300 words or less)
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Upon graduation, how do you plan to contribute to the Maine workforce and economy? (300 words or less)
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If awarded funding, will you be able to meet the expectations of this program?

(1) Students must maintain good academic standing and continuous, full-time student status throughout the program (exceptions can be made for approved leaves).

(2) Participation in Alfond Ambassador cohort related activities is expected as a core element of the scholarship award.

- A commitment to attend in person the leadership cohort which will occur throughout the academic year. The minimum commitment is attending two full day retreats (one in the fall and one in the spring) and 2-3 additional meetings throughout the academic year.  Failure to participate will jeopardize future participation and funding, including the next semester's payment.

– Contribute to scholarship program development and evaluation, and progress reporting to supporters. 

– Participate in some public events as ambassadors for the program and their school                                                                             

(3) Students must be able to travel to the Greater Portland area for in-person events on a regular basis. 

(4) To qualify and be awarded a scholarship, the applicant must live in Maine.

(5) Post-graduate professional employment in the field of study and in Maine is strongly encouraged.  
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