The Mission’s class of 2028 Davis Maine Scholars have selected colleges to begin the 2024-2025 school year. Through the generosity of Andrew Davis and the Shelby Cullom Davis Charitable Fund, these four 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).
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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. Students are chosen as Davis Maine Scholars in the spring of the junior year. This is the third annual cohort of Davis Maine Scholars since the Scholarship’s inception.
Mission President John Zavodny says, “Our partnership with Mr. Davis and the Fund is grounded by a shared belief in Downeast youth. Each one of these deserving young people has had an inspiring educational journey. The Mission is proud to help support their next chapter.”
The class of 2028 Scholars include:
Cadence Braughton from Calais, ME
Studying Occupational Therapy at University of New England
Child of Heidi Ryan and John Braughton
MacKenzie Schors from East Machias, ME
Studying Nursing at University of New England
Child of Wendy and Sam Schors
Riley Crowley from Prospect Harbor, ME
Studying Nursing at University of New England
Child of Amanda and Ricky Cowley
Brisa Ortiz Garcia from Milbridge, ME
Narraguagus Jr./Sr. High School
Studying Dental Hygiene at University of New England
Child of Clemencia Garcia and Leobardo Ortiz
Maine Seacoast Mission is pleased to congratulate our Class of 2024 high school graduates and Davis Maine Scholars, their families, and their communities. Founder Andrew Davis shares, “The third cohort of Davis Maine Scholars have remained driven during their school careers. These four young people will excel and I could not be more excite to track their progress. First-generation students are inspiring, and we have so much to learn from them.”
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 and completion of an undergraduate degree within four years.