Thomas College offers tuition-free education for Dexter Regional High School student

WATERVILLE — Thomas College is proud to announce an extraordinary opportunity for an eligible student from Dexter Regional High School to receive a Thomas College undergraduate degree tuition-free along with housing and a meal plan thanks to the generosity of the Bill and Joan Alfond Family Foundation.

This gift removes financial barriers to enable a student to pursue a high-quality education at Thomas College, a nationally recognized leader in social mobility as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. The scholarship aligns with Thomas College’s mission to prepare students for personal and professional success and service to their communities. The College offers innovative undergraduate programs such as accelerated 3-year undergraduate degrees and the Guaranteed Job Program which ensures students secure employment or graduate school placement within six months of graduation.

“This generous gift highlights the Bill and Joan Alfond family’s unwavering commitment to creating opportunities for Maine’s youth,” said Thomas College President Jeannine Diddle Uzzi. “We are honored to partner with them to provide access to a life-changing education and a pathway to personal and professional success.”

“Our family is pleased to provide a Thomas College undergraduate education to a deserving student from Dexter Regional High School. It is our pleasure to make this opportunity possible under President Uzzi’s new leadership,” said Bill Alfond.

At Thomas College, students benefit from personalized attention, small class sizes, and a focus on career readiness. With in-demand degrees in business, education, and the arts and sciences, Thomas College equips students with the skills and confidence they need to succeed in today’s workforce. The College’s dedication to affordability and accessibility aligns seamlessly with the Bill and Joan Alfond family’s vision of empowering Maine communities through education.

This initiative underscores the shared commitment between the Bill and Joan Alfond family and Thomas College to make higher education attainable for Maine students, transforming lives and strengthening the state’s future. Preference for this scholarship will be given to a Dexter Regional High School student from either Somerset or Piscataquis County.

For more information about this opportunity and Thomas College’s programs, please visit Thomas.edu.