The Mission’s class of 2029 Davis Maine Scholars have selected colleges to begin the 2025-2026 school year. Through the generosity of Andrew Davis and the Shelby Cullom Davis Charitable Fund, these four students from Washington 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 fourth annual cohort of Davis Maine Scholars since the Scholarship’s inception and during the 2025-2026 school year, the first cohort of Scholars will graduate from college.
Mission President John Zavodny shares, “The Mission’s partnership with Andrew Davis and the Shelby Cullom Davis Charitable Fund is grounded by a shared belief in Downeast youth. Together, we are so pleased to support the Scholars as they continue their already inspiring educational journeys.”
The Class of 2029 Scholars are:
Cody Leighton of Milbridge, ME
Jonesport-Beals High School
Studying Aquaculture, Aquarium Sciences, and Aquaponics at University of New England
Jadah Newell of Pleasant Point, ME
Shead High School
Studying Chemistry at University of New England
Hannah Roeber of Columbia, ME
Narraguagus High School
Studying Special Education at University of New England
Savanah Waycott of Calais, ME
Calais High School
Studying Medical Biology at University of New England
The Mission is pleased to congratulate our Class of 2025 high school graduates and Davis Maine Scholars, their families, and their communities. Founder Andrew Davis shares, “The fourth cohort of Davis Maine Scholars have been driven throughout their school careers. I have no doubt pursuing college will be no different and I look forward to watching them grow even more. We have so much to learn from first-generation students as their aspirations are truly inspiring.”
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.