LCRC announces scholarship awards

Fri, 01/14/2022 - 2:30pm

Lincoln County Republican Committee is accepting applications for the 2022 Helen Weston Scholarship award. This year, two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded. Proceeds may be used by recipients to pay portions of tuition, living, or other costs associated with college-level academic education or specialized technical or vocational training.

All students residing in Lincoln County including those attending Medomak Valley High School, The Coastal Christian School, Lincoln Academy, Boothbay Region High School, Wiscasset High School, Wiscasset Christian Academy, and in homeschool programs are eligible. 

Weston was the first woman to serve as a Lincoln County commissioner. She died while serving in office. Her husband, George Weston, established the scholarship fund in her memory in 1991. Since the fund’s inception, LCRC has awarded 22 scholarships to deserving students of Lincoln County.

Applications are available at the listed schools and can be requested by letter to: Lincoln County Republican Committee, P.O. Box 653, Waldoboro 04572, or are available at lincolncountyrepublicans.org. Completed applications may be returned to the above address until March 31.