Scholarship Funds Available

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Sunrise County Economic Council (SCEC) has received continued support from the Eaton Foundation for its Young Adult Scholarship Program. The program, which provides scholarships of up to $500 to help Washington County residents attend training or receive certification that will increase their employment and career advancement opportunities, was established with funding from Eaton in 2007.

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Please contact Jennifer Peters at 255-0983 or by email at scec@sunrisecounty.org if you have any questions.

Sunrise County Economic Council...

...initiates and facilitates the creation of jobs and prosperity in Washington County, Maine by working with a consortium of community-minded businesses, not-for-profit organizations, municipalities and citizens.

Since SCEC was founded in 1993 by a group of business and community leaders, it has adopted a grassroots approach to economic and community development. By seeking common ground, working across traditional political, municipal and economic boundaries, Washington County residents are building a brighter future.

SCEC Main Office
PO Box 679
17 Stackpole Road [Map]
Machias, Maine 04654
Ph: 207-255-0983
F: 207-255-4987

SCEC Calais Office
1 College Drive [Map]
Calais, Maine 04619