Northern Maine Community College student wins scholarship

4 years ago

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The trustees of the Higher Education Assistance Foundation (HEAF) have selected Nicole Whittaker, a Northern Maine Community College accounting major, to receive a $1,000 scholarship.

 One student is selected annually to receive this prestigious scholarship from each of the community colleges and state universities, as well as Husson University, St. Joseph’s and University of New England. The recipient must major in either business or accounting.

 Whittaker is a 2014 graduate of Presque Isle High School. While in high school, she took advantage of early college classes and graduated with six credits toward a degree. She graduated from NMCC with a 3.4 GPA.

Submitted by the Development and College Relations Office of Northern Maine Community College.