About the Fund
The Friendship Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1967 by William Pendleton, a Searsport educator and proud owner of the Friendship Sloop Blackjack. William envisioned this scholarship as “a ‘Thank You’ to all the people of the town for the services” they rendered during the Society’s annual regattas.
In November 1983, the Friendship Sloop Society formalized William’s vision by converting the fund into a trust administered by community trustees. The fund provides financial support to residents of the Town of Friendship, Maine who are pursuing post-secondary education.
Recent Awards
The scholarship continues to make a meaningful impact on Friendship students:
- High School Seniors: Five students each received $3,500 in 2021
- Continuing Education Students: Five students each received $1,800 in 2021
How to Apply
Eligibility
- High school seniors planning to attend college or vocational school
- Current college students continuing their education
- Adult learners returning to school
Application Process
- Medomak Valley High School Guidance Office
- Phil Pratt (contact information below)
Support the Fund
The Friendship Memorial Scholarship Fund welcomes contributions in the following forms:
- Cash donations
- Stock transfers
- Real estate
- Personal property
- Life insurance policies
- Retirement fund distributions
- Foundation assets
- Bequests and planned giving
Your contribution helps ensure that Friendship students have access to educational opportunities and honors the community’s long partnership with the Friendship Sloop Society.
Contact Information
Scholarship Applications & General Inquiries
Donations & Fund Management
The Friendship Memorial Scholarship Fund is administered by the Maine Community Foundation in partnership with the Friendship Sloop Society, continuing William Pendleton’s vision of giving back to the Friendship community.
Supporting the Educational Dreams of Friendship, Maine Residents
