The Mission’s 2023 Davis Maine Scholars have selected their colleges. Through the generosity of Andrew Davis and the Shelby Cullom Davis Charitable Fund, these six students from Washington County and eastern Hancock County have earned full, four-year scholarships and will pursue undergraduate studies at one of three partner colleges: Clark University (MA), University of New England (ME), and Wheaton College (MA).
The Davis Maine Scholarship was created to ensure more first-generation students from rural Washington County and eastern Hancock County pursue and complete undergraduate degrees. This is the second annual cohort of Davis Maine Scholars since the Scholarship’s inception.
Mission President John Zavodny says, “Each one of these deserving young people have already had an inspiring educational journey. The Mission is proud to be a part of supporting them on the next important leg. Our partnership with Mr. Davis and the Fund is grounded by a shared belief in Downeast youth.”
The Scholars are:
Marissa Colby of Franklin
Sumner Memorial High School
Child of Laura and Jonathan Colby
Joseph Dougherty of Jonesport
Jonesport-Beals High School
Child of Michelle Berry and Jeffrey Copp
Laney Oliver of Addison
Narraguagus High School
Child of Hilary Oliver and Stephen Oliver
Austin Rusecky of Addison
Narraguagus High School
Child of Hillary Saunders-Rusecky and Philip Rusecky
Tori Webber of Sullivan
Sumner Memorial High School
Child of Courtney and Gerry Webber
In addition to the extraordinary financial support they receive, Davis Maine Scholars receive guidance during the length of their undergraduate careers to ensure a successful transition to college, guidance throughout their studies, and completion of an undergraduate degree within four years.
The Mission is pleased to congratulate our Class of 2023 high school graduates and Davis Maine Scholars, their families, and their communities.