ELLSWORTH & PORTLAND, Maine — The Maine Community Foundation has announced the Maine Policy Scholars 2013-14 class. One student from each campus of the University of Maine system has been selected to pursue a year-long program of applied research in the area of Maine public policy. The 2014 scholars are: Leah Grant, University of Maine Augusta; Tyler Hadyniak, University of Maine Farmington; Kahli Harvey, University of Maine Machias; Angelina Jackman, University of Maine Presque Isle; Nick Northcott, University of Southern Maine; Henry Norwood, University of Maine Orono; and Kale O’Leary, University of Maine Fort Kent.
During the course of the academic year, scholars work with faculty advisors to tackle a policy issue facing Maine. After conducting extensive research, students produce a report, in the form of a memo to the governor or appropriate policymaker that outlines the issue and the data available, and offers policy solutions. In late spring, the scholars present their reports in a briefing to a panel of policymakers.
The late Peter Cox established the Maine Scholars Fund at the community foundation in 1987. The Maine Policy Scholars program was introduced in 1995 and is managed by the foundation with input from an advisory committee. For more information, contact Laura Armstrong Reed, foundation officer, by e-mail at lreed@mainecf.org or call 564-3236.
A statewide foundation with offices in Ellsworth and Portland, the Maine Community Foundation partners with donors and nonprofits to strengthen Maine communities. For more information, visit www.mainecf.org.
