The Chenette Scholarship Fund provides college scholarships to students at area high schools to empower the next generation of civic minded leaders through this 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Since 2015, we’ve provided over $8,000 worth of scholarships to students. |
There is no greater gift, than to give someone the opportunity to better their lives through education.
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2021 - Olivia HandOlivia Hand of Saco is our 2021 recipient of the Spirit of Service Scholarship. While a student at TA, Hand volunteered with a local food pantry, assisted with various community events as a member of the National Honor Society, was an Honorary Senate page, and served as the Varsity Volleyball Captain. She even earned the Presidential Service Award for Community Service. Hand will attend Stonehill College this Fall.
2019 - Noah Poulin, Natalie Ben-Ami, & Ashley GonzalezThree recent Thornton Academy graduates have been awarded the 2019 Spirit of Service Scholarships from the Chenette Scholarship Fund. Noah Poulin, Natalie Ben-Ami, and Ashley Gonzalez were each selected to receive a $500 college scholarship because of their leadership in school and service in the community. From left to right: Sen. Justin Chenette 09', Noah Poulin 19', Natalie Ben-Ami 19', & Ashley Gonzalez 19'
2016 - Janelle PoitrasJanelle Poitras is our 2016 recipient of the Justin Chenette Spirit of Service Scholarship. Janelle's work on campus and in the community with various nonprofit causes is worthy of this recognition and more. She plans to study business at Stonehill College in Massachusetts starting this Fall.
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2020 - Brady ForbesBrady Forbes is our 2020 recipient of the Spirit of Service Scholarship. He is a Thornton Academy senior. Forbes plans to attend Franklin Pierce University in New Hampshire to study criminal justice and law enforcement on a path to become a police officer. Forbes’ father is in the state police and both of his brothers are local police officers. At Thornton, Forbes played numerous sports including Football and Hockey and volunteered in the community via the Saco Bay Center for Civic Engagement, Salvation Army, and numerous civic activities on campus.
2017 - Shania RodriguezShania Rodriguez is the 2017 Saco recipient of our Justin Chenette Spirit of Service Scholarship. Shania is truly inspiring from her passion for helping others in the community to caring for her mom who is going through cancer treatment. She will be attending Southern Maine Community College in the fall on her way to becoming a nurse. I have no doubt that Shania will do wonderful things in the future. A life of giving back. Let's all have her mom in our hearts and prayers on her difficult road ahead. Shania's light and grace no doubt helps immensely.
2015 - Christina ScennaChristina Scenna of the Thornton Academy class of 2015, received the first Justin Chenette Spirit of Service Scholarship. Christina plans to attend Saint Michael's College in Vermont to study sociology this fall.
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2021 - Garrett DupeeGarrett Duppe is our Future Entrepreneur Scholarship recipient at Old Orchard Beach High School. While a student at OOB High, Garrett was on a fundraising committee for Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital juvenile diabetes fund, volunteered with Saco Bay Rotary and the Ride for Autism, was a member of the National Technical Honor Society, as well as coached and announced various youth sports. He even earned a full semester of college credits by completing a small business management certificate from York County Community College. Garrett will attend Thomas College this Fall to obtain degrees in business administration. He hopes to own a small business in the future.
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2019 - Cierra AlbertCierra Albert is the 2019 recipient of a leadership scholarship from the Chenette Scholarship Fund provided by Sen. Justin Chenette. She was selected for her service on campus and in the community. Cierra was a student representative on the local school board in addition to being class president for several years. She graduated from Old Orchard Beach High School in June and plans to attend St. John’s University in New York City to major in International Relations.
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2018 - Dylan BoudreauDylan plans on majoring in Business Finance at the University of Maine at Orono. After he has experience he said that he wants to come back to our community and open a business.
2016 - Brandon SaucierBrandon Saucier of Old Orchard Beach is our 2016 recipient of the Future Entrepreneur Scholarship.
Brandon's passion for small business runs in his blood. When he isn't at school, Brandon works at his family-owned hotel in OOB, the Ocean Walk Hotel. He plans to study business as a major starting this Fall. |
2017 - Kayla WhiteKayla White is 2017 OOB recipient of our Justin Chenette Spirit of Service Scholarship. He is a recent graduate of OOB High School. She completed almost 300 hours of community service before graduation. True epitome of why we started the Spirit of Service Scholarship. She is off to do great things down at Fisher College in Boston where she is majoring in Criminal Justice.
2015 - Rebecca GreenleeRebecca Greenlee of the Old Orchard Beach High School class of 2015, has received a scholarship aimed at keeping young business-minded professionals in the area.
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