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Mike McNeil Scholarship - Application Process is Open

Now in its 19th year, Mike McNeil Scholarship Fund has awarded $84,500 to 139 students to help them pursue careers in long term care. Scholarship applications are now available online. Application deadline to apply is June 20, 2025.

The fund provides support to individuals pursuing careers in long term care. Applicants must be affiliated with an MHCA-member facility including nursing homes/ assisted living facility employees, their immediate family members, and/or volunteers. Supporting documentation including school acceptance letter or current transcript, and written references can be sent to MHCA, 317 State Street, Augusta, ME 04330. Winners will be notified in writing by mid-July. Contact Dianne Chicoine at MHCA at 207.623.1146 with any questions.

Would you like to support the Fund? You can make a monetary donation here and/or consider participating/sponsoring this year's golf tournament fundraiser on October 28, 2025 at the Samoset Resort, Rockport (held in conjunction with the Fall Health Care Conference & Expo). 

Staff contact: dchicoine@mehca.org