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$2,500 MELA Scholarship Awarded Maine Maritime Academy Student
For Immediate Release:
July 28, 2008
Contact: Shirley
Erickson, 800-922-6352, x. 3011
Portland, ME (July 2008) -- Joshua Elwell, of Owls Head, Maine, son of Kenny and Patti Elwell, was recently
awarded a $2,500 MELA Scholarship. Joshua's name was randomly selected from over 1,200 applicants.
He is a 2007 graduate of Rockland District High School and will use his $2,500 scholarship toward his
tuition and fees at Maine Maritime Academy where he is a sophomore majoring in Marine Engineering
Technology.
Joshua is a lobsterman and a member of the football team at Maine Maritime Academy. He also enjoys
basketball, baseball and weightlifting. He is very thankful for the scholarship award to assist him
with his education costs.
The Maine Educational Loan Authority (MELA), sponsor of The Maine Loan®, offers Maine residents planning
to attend an institution of higher education in Maine, out-of-state or Canada or out-of-state students
planning to attend a Maine college or university, the chance to win $2,500 toward their college
education. Applicants sign up on the MELA website at www.mela.net, and are entered into the random
drawing. MELA recently increased its annual scholarship awards to $20,000, and offers eight $2,500
scholarships, selecting four entries in both January and July.
Scholarship recipients must be current undergraduate or graduate college students or high school seniors
planning to pursue a two- or four-year degree on at least a half-time basis. Unlike other scholarships
available, the MELA Web Scholarship is fast and easy, with no lengthy application necessary, no need
to write an essay, send recommendations or demonstrate financial need.
"The online scholarship program fits perfectly with our mission of helping Maine students and their
families finance higher education," said Dr. Shirley Erickson, Executive Director of MELA. "MELA's
student loan programs serve as excellent educational financing tools, offering low variable interest
rates and customer service centered in Maine."
Established by Maine legislation in 1988, MELA was created to assist Maine students and their families
in achieving their higher education goals by providing an alternative student loan program. MELA's
student loan programs exist to bridge the gap between the full cost of a higher education and
traditional financial aid resources. This spring marked MELA's 20th year of providing low cost
education loans, continuing its proud history of helping thousands of Maine residents pay for college.
For more information on MELA's scholarship program or The Maine Loan, please call toll-free 1-800-922-6352
or visit www.mela.net
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$2,500 MELA Scholarship Awarded University of Southern Maine Student
For Immediate Release:
July 28, 2008
Contact: Shirley
Erickson, 800-922-6352, x. 3011
Portland, ME (July 2008) -- Katherine Pinkelman of Gorham, Maine, daughter of Leta Bilodeau and Robert
Pinkelman, was recently awarded a $2,500 MELA Scholarship. Katherine's name was randomly selected
from over 1,200 applicants. She is a 2008 graduate of Gorham High School and will use her $2,500
scholarship toward her tuition and fees at the University of Southern Maine where she will be a
freshman majoring in Applied Exercise Science.
Katherine participated in cheering, band and tennis at Gorham High School and was a member of the
Spanish Club. Her interests include yoga, exercise and reading. Katherine is very excited and
appreciative to receive the scholarship to assist with her education costs.
The Maine Educational Loan Authority (MELA), sponsor of The Maine Loan®, offers Maine residents planning
to attend an institution of higher education in Maine, out-of-state or Canada or out-of-state students
planning to attend a Maine college or university, the chance to win $2,500 toward their college
education. Applicants sign up on the MELA website at www.mela.net, and are entered into the random
drawing. MELA recently increased its annual scholarship awards to $20,000, and offers eight $2,500
scholarships, selecting four entries in both January and July.
Scholarship recipients must be current undergraduate or graduate college students or high school seniors
planning to pursue a two- or four-year degree on at least a half-time basis. Unlike other scholarships
available, the MELA Web Scholarship is fast and easy, with no lengthy application necessary, no need
to write an essay, send recommendations or demonstrate financial need.
"The online scholarship program fits perfectly with our mission of helping Maine students and their
families finance higher education," said Dr. Shirley Erickson, Executive Director of MELA. "MELA's
student loan programs serve as excellent educational financing tools, offering low variable interest
rates and customer service centered in Maine."
Established by Maine legislation in 1988, MELA was created to assist Maine students and their families
in achieving their higher education goals by providing an alternative student loan program. MELA's
student loan programs exist to bridge the gap between the full cost of a higher education and
traditional financial aid resources. This spring marked MELA's 20th year of providing low cost
education loans, continuing its proud history of helping thousands of Maine residents pay for college.
For more information on MELA's scholarship program or The Maine Loan, please call toll-free 1-800-922-6352
or visit www.mela.net
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$2,500 MELA Scholarship Awarded Kennebec Valley Community College Student
For Immediate Release:
July 28, 2008
Contact: Shirley
Erickson, 800-922-6352, x. 3011
Portland, ME (July 2008) -- Sonya Turner of Fairfield, mother of Kevin and Cameron, was recently awarded a
$2,500 MELA Scholarship. Sonya's name was randomly selected from over 1,200 applicants. She is a 2001
graduate of Hall-Dale High School and Capital Area Technical Center and will use her $2,500 scholarship
toward her tuition and fees at Kennebec Valley Community College where she is a second year student
majoring in Applied Science for Medical Office Management.
"I would like to thank everyone at MELA for this wonderful gift. This scholarship will be very helpful"
Sonya said after hearing about the scholarship. When she is not in school she enjoys spending time with
her family and working on crafts.
The Maine Educational Loan Authority (MELA), sponsor of The Maine Loan®, offers Maine residents planning
to attend an institution of higher education in Maine, out-of-state or Canada or out-of-state students
planning to attend a Maine college or university, the chance to win $2,500 toward their college
education. Applicants sign up on the MELA website at www.mela.net, and are entered into the random
drawing. MELA recently increased its annual scholarship awards to $20,000, and offers eight $2,500
scholarships, selecting four entries in both January and July.
Scholarship recipients must be current undergraduate or graduate college students or high school seniors
planning to pursue a two- or four-year degree on at least a half-time basis. Unlike other scholarships
available, the MELA Web Scholarship is fast and easy, with no lengthy application necessary, no need
to write an essay, send recommendations or demonstrate financial need.
"The online scholarship program fits perfectly with our mission of helping Maine students and their
families finance higher education," said Dr. Shirley Erickson, Executive Director of MELA. "MELA's
student loan programs serve as excellent educational financing tools, offering low variable interest
rates and customer service centered in Maine."
Established by Maine legislation in 1988, MELA was created to assist Maine students and their families
in achieving their higher education goals by providing an alternative student loan program. MELA's
student loan programs exist to bridge the gap between the full cost of a higher education and
traditional financial aid resources. This spring marked MELA's 20th year of providing low cost
education loans, continuing its proud history of helping thousands of Maine residents pay for college.
For more information on MELA's scholarship program or The Maine Loan, please call toll-free 1-800-922-6352
or visit www.mela.net
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