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The mission of the Mitchell Institute is to increase the likelihood that young people from every community in Maine will aspire to, pursue, and achieve a college education.

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Save the Date: Gala Returns on Sept. 25, 2026!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Mitchell Institute’s 30th Anniversary Gala — an unforgettable evening filled with Scholars, Alumni, and supporters coming together to celebrate three decades of impact.

Mark your calendars: the 2026 Gala will take place on Friday, September 25, 2026.

 

The 2026 Mitchell Scholars will be announced starting in mid-May

The application period for 2026 Mitchell Scholarship awards closes at midnight on March 1!

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Your Generosity Directly Benefits Maine Students

For 30 years, the Mitchell Institute has helped Maine students achieve a college degree. By awarding the $10,000 Mitchell Scholarship to at least one graduating senior from every Maine community and providing them with a broad range of programming and opportunities, we will invest $2 million in Maine’s future this year. Click here to learn how you can make a difference in the lives of 200 college-bound students each year, grow tomorrow’s leaders, and strengthen Maine’s workforce.

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MITCHELL INSTITUTE

75 Washington Avenue, Suite 2E Portland, Maine, 04101

TELEPHONE: Voice (207) 773-7700

FAX: (207) 773-1133

EMAIL: info@mitchellinstitute.org

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Jared Cash
President and CEO

Lauren Benton
Brand and Communications Director

Jeff Candura
Development Director

Alex Carrier Hitchcox
Events Manager

Erica Leighton
Operations Manager

Andrea Mitchell
Programs Manager

Casey Near
Scholarship Director

Elyse Pratt-Ronco
Scholarship and Development Research Manager

Lisa Sirois
Finance Director


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