The UMA Ellsworth Center is excited to host Swipe Right for Scholarships, a free, virtual scholarship workshop open to all UMA students and members of the public, on Wednesday, February 18, from 10 a.m. to Noon via Zoom.
This annual scholarship event offers practical, expert guidance on how to find, apply for, and maximize scholarship funding. Whether you’re new to the process or refining your strategy, participants will leave with tools and tips they can use immediately.
This year’s event features expert presentations followed by a live Q&A session. See the full schedule below.
Event Schedule
10:00–10:05 a.m.
Lori Googins, UMA Ellsworth Center Director
Welcome and Event Overview
10:05–10:50 a.m.
Nikki Vachon, College Access Counselor, Finance Authority of Maine
Your Scholarship Matchmaker
10:50–11:15 a.m.
Jamie Santiago, Director of Financial Aid, University of Maine at Augusta
Swipe Right to Maximize Your University Funding
11:15–11:40 a.m.
Siana Emery, Scholarship Outreach Associate, Maine Community Foundation
Seal in the Scholarship Sweetness: How to Sell Yourself
11:40 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Live Q&A with all presenters
Why Attend?
Participants will learn how to:
- Find Scholarships – Learn About Your Search Tools
- Apply – Make Your Application Stand Out In All The Right Ways
- Maximize Your Award – Strategize and Save More
Registration Information
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link and follow-up resources.
For more information, contact Lori Googins at lori.googins@maine.edu or (207) 667-3897.