Do you need help paying for your tuition, fees, books, and other expenses at any University of Maine System location, any Maine Community College, or the University of New England?

Apply for the Gilda E. Nardone Scholarship!

Background

The Gilda E. Nardone Scholarship Fund was established at University of Maine at Augusta in 2015 with an initial gift from Mary Herman, ’79. The scholarship is named after Gilda E. Nardone, founder and Executive Director of NVME from the time service delivery began in 1978 through December, 2021.

Eligibility

Recipients must be residents of Maine and complete the NVME My Money Works, My Next Career Move or Venturing Forth class. Earning the UMS Financial Literacy Micro-Credential also fulfills the class requirement. Recipients demonstrate financial need and agree to work with an NVME coach through graduation.

Use of Funds

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.

Application

The GEN Scholarship application is now open. The application deadline is Friday, February 20, 2026.

If you have questions, please contact NVME Workforce Development Program Manager Kelley Glidden at 207.621.3436 or kelley.glidden@maine.edu.