SACO — Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution has contributed $1,000 to the newly endowed South Portland High School Dollars for Scholars Jeanne Crocker Futures Award Scholarship. Named in honor of former school Principal Jeanne Crocker, the scholarship will be given to a qualifying South Portland High School graduate entering their second year or higher of education beyond high school.
Recipients will need to achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate leadership in community service, among other qualifications.
The award will be given for undergraduate study only, and is renewable for up to three additional years or until a Bachelor’s degree is earned, whichever occurs first. The scholarship amount will increase by $250 each year, starting at $1,000 for the sophomore year and concluding with $1,750 if a fifth year of undergraduate study is needed.
Anyone who wants to make a contribution to the new scholarship can send their check to Dollars for Scholars, c/o South Portland High School, 637 Highland Ave., South Portland, ME 04106. For more information, contact scholarships@sphsdfs.org.
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