Scholarships

Percival P. Baxter Foundation is pleased to be offering the Billy Brackett Memorial Scholarship for Deaf/deaf or hard of hearing Maine students pursuing continuing education in 2024. Continuing education includes various types of post-secondary institutions such as universities, community colleges, and technology centers.

A $1,000 endowed scholarship has been created to honor Billy Brackett whose life tragically ended on October 25, 2023, as a result of the Lewiston mass shooting.

  • All applicants must be deaf or hard of hearing from Maine and graduating from high school before June 25, 2024. Current college students will also be considered.

  • All applications and required information must be postmarked by April 15, 2024.

Scholarship applications are now closed for 2024, thank you to all that applied.