by STAFF
The Harold Alfond Foundation and the Finance Authority of Maine today announced the first 20 awardees of the Alfond Leaders program, who collectively will receive up to $685,000 in student loan debt relief.
The competitive program, which was launched in late February 2017, provides student loan repayment assistance to people who live and work in Maine in a STEM-designated occupation at a Maine-based employer. Since then, the Alfond Leaders Advisory Committee reviewed more than 400 applications from science, technology, engineering and math professionals throughout Maine.
The Harold Alfond Foundation has committed an investment of $5.5 million for this program, and anticipates it will give about 150 recipients up to $60,0…
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