PORTLAND — Ten members of the Class of 2020 from the Midcoast have been announced as Mitchell Scholars by the Mitchell Institute. 

“The Mitchell Institute unlocks the potential of Maine college students so they can contribute to the vitality of their communities,” the organization states on its website. “We award scholarships each year to graduating students from Maine’s public high schools as they pursue higher education.” 

The 2020 recipients of the Mitchell Scholarship, representing more than 130 high schools from every community in Maine, each will receive a scholarship award for $10,000 to be paid in four equal installments of $2,500.

In an effort to help more Maine students attain higher education, the Mitchell Institute provides scholarships for Maine students planning to attend two- and four-year degree programs at colleges both in- and out-of-state.

Once Scholars are selected, the Mitchell Institute helps them navigate college and the world beyond through personal and professional supports, according to the organization.

In addition to offering the financial support of the scholarship, the Mitchell Institute offers a wide array of personal, academic and professional support programs, as well as a network of more than 3,000 Mitchell Scholars, Alumni, and partners — all of which amounts to much more than a check.

The local seniors receiving the recognition are: 

Kaylee Ames of North Haven Community School

Anthony Benson of Camden Hills Regional High School

Olivia Bradstreet of Medomak Valley High School

Joshua Chun of Belfast Area High School

Hannah Dyer of Vinalhaven School

Keegan Fitzgerald of Oceanside High School

Shannen Fitzjurls of Searsport District High School

Amanda Frost of Oceanside High School

Kalina Keller of Mount View High School

Rylee Sienkiewicz of Islesboro Central School

To view the complete list of 2020 recipients, please click here.