The Gilda E. Nardone (GEN) Scholarship application is open

Apply by Friday, February 20, 2026.

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The GEN Scholarship encourages adults to pursue a college education. This one-time scholarship, up to $1,000, can be applied to tuition, fees, books, and other expenses at any University of Maine System location, any Maine Community College, and the University of New England.

You are eligible to apply if you live in Maine and have completed one of these free New Ventures Maine classes: My Next Career Move, My Money Works, or Venturing Forth.

Earning the UMS Financial Literacy Micro-Credential also fulfills the class eligibility requirement.

Learn more and find the application here.

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