The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Gift Account
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Gift Account was established at the University of Maine in 1992. The fund shall be used to support the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The fund shall be administered by the Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Established - 1992
Allison I. Whitney '62 Electrical
Engineering Fund
The Allison I. Whitney '62 Electrical Engineering Fund was established in June 2006 to honor Professor Whitney. The income from the fund will be used to support the purchasing of equipment for the undergraduate laboratories at the University of Maine that are used by students seeking a degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering. Established - 2006
The Carroll R. Lee Scholarship Fund
The Carroll R. Lee Scholarship Fund, was established in the University of Maine Foundation in 2001 for the benefit of the University of Maine, Orono, Maine, with a gift from the Robert N. Haskell Trust, The late Mr. Haskell, former President of Bangor Hydro-Electric Company, was a graduate of the University's College of Engineering and a loyal supporter of the University -both during his lifetime and through gifts from the charitable foundation established by his will. This scholarship fund is established on the occasion of the retirement of Robert S. Briggs, President of Bangor Hydro, the Trustee of the Robert N Haskell Trust, and a close colleague of Mr. Lee.
Upon Mr. Briggs' retirement, Mr. Lee will become President of Bangor Hydro. Both Mr. Briggs and Mr, Lee worked with Mr. Haskell in their earlier years at Bangor Hydro. Establishing a scholarship fund in the name of Mr. Lee is appropriate for several reasons, First, Mr. Lee is himself a distinguished graduate of the University, with undergraduate and graduate degrees in electrical engineering, and a master's degree in business administration. Second, he is widely regarded in the region as one of the most knowledgeable leaders in the electric industry. Third, it is through Mr. Lee's skill and tireless efforts that Bangor Hydro has successfully weathered the most daunting challenges in the company's 100-year history. Finally, it is consistent with Mr. Haskell's practice during his lifetime, for he established many scholarship funds at the University - always in the name of others with whom he was acquainted. Mr. Haskell would have been very proud of the achievements of the young engineer he brought on board in the early 1970s.
The principal shall be endowed and only the income, as established by the University of Maine Foundation Board of Directors, shall be used to provide scholarship aid for deserving undergraduate students who are residents of Maine and are attending the University of Maine majoring in electrical engineering, Preference for awards shall be based on a combination of financial need and academic merit. It is the donor's intent that, while the scholarship shall be used to assist those in financial need, among those with a demonstrated need, preference would be given to applicants who have achieved high academic merit. To further guide the selection process, it is the donor's wish that the scholarship should assist those applicants who appear to emulate the qualities of Mr. Lee. Besides Maine residency and academic merit, those include such qualities as integrity, humility, determination, diligence and vision.
Should it ever become impossible or impractical to carry out the purposes of the Fund as described above, an alternative purpose which best fits the donor's intent and wishes shall be designated by the Board of Directors of the University of Maine Foundation in its sole discretion. The Chair of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department shall make selection of the recipient(s). The Office of Student Financial Aid shall administer the income from the fund.
The National Semiconductor Corporation Microelectronics Scholarship Fund - Microelectronics Scholarship Consortium
The National Semiconductor Corporation Microelectronic Scholarship Fund was established at the University of Maine in the year 2000 to promote careers in the Microelectronics field. The fund shall be used at the discretion of the Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering to provide assistance for undergraduate students attending the University of Maine. The recipients should maintain good academic standing and a preference shall be given to those students who demonstrate an interest in studying microelectronics. The Chair of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department and a committee of ECE faculty will select the recipients in consultation with the Office of Student Financial Aid. Should it ever become impossible or impractical to carry out the purposes of this fund as described above, an alternative purpose that best fits the donor's intent and wishes shall be designated by the Chair of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department in consultation with the Office of Student Financial Aid. The fund shall be administered by the Office of Student Financial Aid.
Tundra Semiconductor Scholarship Fund - Microelectronics Scholarship Consortium
The Tundra Semiconductor Scholarship Fund was established at the University of Maine in 2000 with a gift from Quadic Systems, Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tundra. at the direction of Maurice Richard, a member of the Class of 1978. The fund shall be used at the discretion of the Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering to provide assistance for undergraduate students attending the University of Maine. The recipients should maintain good academic standing and a preference shall be given to those students who demonstrate an interest in studying microelectronics. The Chair of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department and a committee of ECE faculty will select the recipients in consultation with the Office of Student Financial Aid. Should it ever become impossible or impractical to carry out the purposes of this fund as described above, an alternative purpose that best fits the donor's intent and wishes shall be designated by the Chair of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department in consultation with the Office of Student Financial Aid. The fund shall be administered by the Office of Student Financial Aid.
Tundra SemiconductorInc. Quasi-Endowment Fund - Microelectronics Scholarship Consortium
The Tundra Semiconductor Quasi-Endowment Fund was established at the University of Maine Foundation in 1999 for the benefit of the University of Maine, Orono, Maine with a gift from Quadic Systems, Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tundra.. at the direction of Maurice Richard, a member of the Class of 1978. The fund shall be used at the discretion of the Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering to provide support for student projects or to provide scholarship assistance for undergraduate students attending the University of Maine and majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering. If the fund is used for the support of student projects, the Chair of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department shall administer the project funds. If the fund is used for scholarship aid, the recipients shall maintain good academic standing, and a preference will be given to those students who demonstrate an interest in studying microelectronics. The Chair of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department and a committee of ECE faculty will make selection of the recipients in consultation with the Office of Student Financial Aid. The Office of Student Financial Aid shall administer the income from the Fund. Should it ever become impossible or impractical to carry out the purposes of this fund as described above, an alternative purpose which best fits the donor's intent and wishes shall be designated by the Chair of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department in consultation with the Board of Directors of the University of Maine Foundation.
Fred H. Irons Scholarship Fund
The Fred H. Irons Scholarship Fund was established at the University of Maine in 1999 with gifts from alumni/ae and friends. The income from the fund shall be used to provide scholarship assistance to meritorious students enrolled in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering or its successor administrative unit. The recipients shall be eligible for renewal of the award subject to review of his/her academic standing. Should there be two equally qualified students, the award shall be made to the student with the greatest need. Selection of the recipients shall be made by a committee appointed by the Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The fund shall be administered by the Office of Student Financial Aid. Established - 1999
Electrical and Computer Engineering Fund
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Fund was established in the University of Maine Foundation in 1996 for the benefit of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of Maine, Orono, Maine by friends and supporters of the Department for the purpose of enhancing teaching, research and educational opportunities. The principal shall be endowed and only the income, as established by the University of Maine Foundation -Board of Directors, shall be used to provide financial assistance for teaching, research and educational projects, studies and lectures both undergraduate and graduate, as well as equipment, instrumentation, personnel and other general operating needs of the Department as determined at the discretion of the Chairperson of the Department. In the event that the earnings from the fund are not utilized during the school year, upon written approval of the President of the University of Maine, the unused portion shall be returned to the Foundation to be reinvested and added to the fund's principal. Should it ever become impossible or impractical to carry out the purposes of this fund as described above, an alternative purpose which best fits the fund's intent shall be designated by the Board of Directors of the University of Maine Foundation in consultation with the Chairperson of the Department if the Department is still in existence. The income from the fund shall be administered by the Chairperson of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Established - 1998
Fairchild Semiconductor Scholarship - Microelectronics Scholarship Consortium
Fairchild Semiconductor Scholarship Fund was established in the University of Maine Foundation in 1998 for the benefit of the University of Maine with a gift from Fairchild Semiconductor.
(In 1999, at the request of the donor, the criteria for selection was revised to omit the restriction that one student would be selected from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and one from the Department of Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science. Additionally, the two awards were to be available to students from any of the aforementioned disciplines, as well as students from Mechanical Engineering.)
(In 2000, at the request of the donor, the criteria for selection was revised to delete the number of annual awards, and to omit the restriction pertaining to enrollment in particular disciplines. Additionally, the Fund was changed to reflect that the Electrical and Computer Engineering Scholarship Selection Committee shall select recipients of the awards.)
The principal shall be endowed and only the income, as established by the University of Maine Foundation Board of Directors, shall be used to provide scholarship aid based upon merit for students attending the University of Maine, Orono. A preference shall be given to students who have demonstrated an interest in working in the semiconductor industry and who possess the initiative and responsibility needed to succeed in that
industry.
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Scholarship Selection Committee shall make selection of the recipients in consultation with the donor. The Office of Student Financial Aid shall administer the income from the fund.
Texas Instruments Fund - Microelectronics Scholarship Consortium
The Texas Instruments Fund was established at the University of Maine in 1998 with a gift from Texas Instruments (TI). The fund shall be used to recruit and support undergraduate and graduate students in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering as well as provide support for the ADC Comm Lab and faculty salary support. The scholarship recipients should maintain a good academic standing and preference will be given to those students who demonstrate an interest in studying microelectronics. Selection of the scholarship recipients shall be made under the direction of the Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in consultation with the Office of Student Financial Aid. The fund shall be administered by the Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Should it ever become impossible or impractical to carry out the purposes of this fund as described above, an alternative purpose which best fits the donor's intent and wishes shall be designated by the Office of Student Financial Aid. Established -1998
Edmund M. Sheppard Scholarship Fund
The Edmund M. Sheppard Scholarship Fund was established at the University of Maine in 1997 with gifts from alumni and friends. The income from the fund shall be used to provide scholarship assistance to meritorious students enrolled in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Recipients shall be eligible for renewal of the award subject to review of their academic standing. Should there be two equally qualified students, the award shall be made to the student with the greatest need. Selection of the recipients shall be made by a committee appointed by the Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The fund shall be administered by the Office of Student Financial Aid. Established -1997
Electrical and Computer Engineering Centennial Fund
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Centennial Fund was established at the University of Maine in 1996. The income from the fund shall be used for the support of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department or its successor administrative unit. The fund shall be administered by the Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Established - 1996
The John H. Bush Electrical Engineering Fund
The John H. Bush Electrical Engineering Fund was established in the University of Maine Foundation for the benefit of the University of Maine, Orono, Maine with a gift from John H. Bush 58. The principal shall be endowed and only the income, as established by the University of Maine Foundation Board of Directors, shall be used, at the discretion of the Chair of the Electrical Engineering Department, to promote excellence in the development of the Electrical Engineering Department and programs. The fund shall be administered by the Chair of the Electrical Engineering Department. Established - 1994
The Instrumentation Research Fund was established at the University of Maine in 1993 with a gift from International Paper Company. The fund shall be used to support instrumentation research and development activities including but not restricted to graduate student stipends, undergraduate student wages, travel, supplies, and equipment. The fund shall be administered by the Chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering. Established - 1993
Louis H. Morrison Scholarship Fund
The Louis H. Morrison Scholarship Fund was established at the University of Maine in 1993 with gifts from family and friends in memory of Louis H. Morrison '35, who had a distinguished career initially with RCA and later for 42 years with the Raytheon Company where he was instrumental in the company's development and management of complex electronic systems such as the WW II SG radar as well as VD and VD-2 radars. The income from the fund shall be used for scholarship assistance to students entering their second year in Electrical and Computer Engineering who rank in the upper 10 percent of their class. Recipients must have demonstrated characteristics of high moral character, indications of engineering excellence and achievement, creative problem solving and breadth in academic and extracurricular pursuits. Financial need shall not be a criteria in the selection process. Selection of the recipients shall be made by the Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The fund shall be administered by the Office of Student Aid. Established - 1993
The Sensors Research Fund was established at the University of Maine in 1993 with a gift from BIODE Inc. The fund shall be used to support sensor research and development activities including, but not restricted to, graduate student stipends, undergraduate student wages, supplies, and equipment. The fund shall be administered by the Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Established - 1993
Power Engineering Research Fund
The Power Engineering Research Fund was established at the University of Maine in 1992 with a gift from The Bangor Hydro-Electric Company. The fund shall be used to support power engineering research - related activities including but not restricted to graduate student stipends, undergraduate student wages, travel, supplies, and equipment. The fund shall be administered by the Chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering. Established - 1992
Robert A. and Jean B. Lowell Fund
The Robert A. and Jean B. Lowell Fund was established in the University of Maine Foundation for the University of Maine in 1992 with a gift to the Pooled Life Income Plan by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lowell. The principle shall be endowed and only the income, as established by the University of Maine Foundation Board of Directors, shall be used to provide financial support in three areas. First, one-third of the earnings shall be used to provide financial support for the Electrical Engineering Department at the discretion of the chairperson in memory of Robert A. Lowell. Secondly, one-third of the earnings shall be used to provide financial support for the History Department at the discretion of the Chairperson in memory of Jean B. Lowell '50. Thirdly, one-third of the earnings shall be used to provide discretionary financial support to the office of the President of the University of Maine in memory of Robert and Jean Lowell. In the event any of the departments cease to exist, all of the income shall go to the President's Discretionary Fund. The income funds shall be held and administered by each respective department chairperson and the President's Office. Established - 1992
Walter W. Turner Scholarship Fund
The Walter W. Turner Scholarship Fund was established at the University of Maine in 1990 with gifts from alumni and friends. The income of the fund (to include appreciation) shall be used to provide scholarship assistance to meritorious students enrolled in electrical engineering or computer engineering. The recipients shall be eligible for renewal of the award subject to review of his/her academic standing. Should there be two equally qualified students, the award shall be made to the student with the greatest need. Selection of the recipients shall be made by a committee appointed by the Chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering. The fund shall be administered by the Office of Student Aid. Established - 1990
Robert N. Haskell Electrical Engineering Scholarship Fund
The Robert N. Haskell Electrical Engineering Scholarship Fund was established in the University of Maine Foundation for the University of Maine in 1990 with a gift from the Haskell/Stetson Trusts. The income from the fund shall be used for deserving students enrolled in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Maine. Selection of the recipients shall be made by a committee appointed by the Chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering. The fund shall be administered by the Office of Student Aid. Established - 1990
Waldo M. Libbey Scholarship Fund
The Waldo M. Libbey Scholarship Fund was established at the University of Maine in 1990 with gifts from alumni and friends. The income from the fund (to include appreciation) shall be used to provide scholarship assistance to meritorious students enrolled in electrical engineering or computer engineering. The recipients shall be eligible for renewal of the award subject to review of his/her academic standing. Should there be two equally qualified students, the award shall be made to the student with the greatest need. Selection of the recipients shall be made by a committee appointed by the Chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering. The fund shall be administered by the Office of Student Aid. Established - 1990
Digital Equipment Corporation Women/Minority Scholarship Fund
The Digital Equipment Corporation Women/Minority Scholarship Fund was established at the University of Maine, Orono, in 1989 with a gift from the Digital Equipment Corporation. The fund shall be used to provide scholarship assistance to women and minority students enrolled at the University of Maine. Selection of recipients shall be based on the following criteria: permanent residents or citizens of the United States with demonstrated academic potential by achieving a B grade average in high school and maintaining a 3.0 GPA while in college. Preference shall be given to residents of Maine majoring in electrical or computer engineering. Recipients are eligible for renewal of the scholarship. Selection of the recipients shall be made by the Office of Student Aid in consultation with the Digital Equipment Corporation and the appropriate academic department. The fund shall be administered by the Office of Student Aid. Established - 1989
Electrical and Computer Engineering Alumni Annual Scholarship Fund
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Alumni Annual Scholarship Fund was established at the University of Maine, Orono in 1988 by gifts from alumni and friends. The fund shall be used to provide scholarship assistance for outstanding students enrolled in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering. The award(s) shall be made in the following order of preference: 1) outstanding students in the second semester of their freshman year, 2) outstanding upper-class students. Selection of the recipients shall be made by the Chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering. The fund shall be administered by the office of Student Aid. Established - 1988
Howard Crosby/ Kenneth Parsons Award
The Howard Crosby/ Kenneth Parsons Award (F) was established in 1980 in the University of Maine Foundation by faculty of the Electrical Engineering Department of the University of Maine at Orono. Income from this fund is to be used to make an annual award to an outstanding student in Electrical Engineering/Electrical Engineering Technology at the University of Maine at Orono on the basis of:
A) Engineering ability
B) Professional development while a student at UMO, i.e., significant improvement of skills
C) Professional attitude toward engineering and in relationships with others
Financial need and high grade point average should not be a consideration in selecting recipients. The selection is to be made by the faculty of the Electrical Engineering Department in consultation with the Office of Student Aid. Established - 1980
Carleton M. Brown Scholarship Fund
The Carleton M. Brown Scholarship Fund was established at the University of Maine in 1990 with gifts from alumni and friends. The income from the fund shall be used to provide scholarship assistance to meritorious students enrolled in electrical engineering or computer engineering. The recipients shall be eligible for renewal of the award subject to review of his/her academic standing. Should there be two equally qualified students, the award shall be made to the student with the greatest need. Selection of the recipients shall be made by a committee appointed by the Chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering. The fund shall be administered by the Office of Student Aid. Established - 1976
Harold H. Beverage/RCA Scholarship Fund
The Harold H. Beverage/RCA Scholarship Fund (E) was established at the University of Maine at Orono in 1976 by the RCA Corporation. The income from this fund is to be used annually for a scholarship not based on financial need for an undergraduate student (male or female) in Electrical Engineering in the College of Engineering said Science. The student (male or female) receiving this scholarship must maintain a 2.5 grade point average and scholarship may be awarded for a maximum of eight semesters, then another student will become eligible. Awards am to be made by the Office of Student Aid in consultation with the Chairman of the Department of Electrical Engineering. Established - 1976
David Dunlap Holmes Scholarship Fund
The David Dunlap Holmes Scholarship Fund (E) was established in 1959 by Mrs. Emily B. Holmes of Topsham, Maine, mother of David Dunlap Holmes. of the Class of 1946. The income of this fund is to be awarded annually to a needy and worthy student in the Department of Electrical Engineering. In any year that an award is not made, the income will be added to the principal of the fund Established - 1959
Rajendra and Neera Singh Engineering Scholarship
The Rajendra and Neera Singh Engineering Scholarship was established at the University of Maine Foundation in 2004 for the benefit of the University of Maine, Orono, Maine with a gift from Rajendra and Neera Singh on the occassion of the University of Maine Foundation's 70th anniversary.
The principal shall be endowed and only the income, as established by the University of Maine Foundation Board of Directors, shall be used to provide financial assistance to deserving students in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department.
Should it ever become impossible to carry out the purpose of this fund as described above, an alternative non-athletic schalorship purpose shall be designated by the Board of Directors of the University of Maine Foundation after consulting with the donors. In the event neither of the donors are then living, an alternative non-athletic schalorship purpose that best fits the donors' intent and wishes shall be designated by the Board of Directors of the University of Maine Foundation in its sole discretion.
The Chairperson of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering shall make selections of the recipient(s). The Office of Student Financial Aid shall administer the income from the fund. Established - 2005
Lambert Family Scholarship Fund
The Lambert Family Scholarship Fund was established at the University of Maine Foundation in 2005 for the benefit of the University of Maine, Orono, Maine with a gift from William "Bill" H. Lambert, a member of the class of 1958.
Bill Lambert received a B.S degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maine in 1958, and was a pioneer in the cable television electronics industry.
The principal shall be endowed and only the income, as as established by the University of Maine Foundation Board of Directors, shall be used to provide financial assistance for students who are Unitied States citizens in the following order of preference:
- To the Maine high school graduates who are majoring in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
- To the Unitied States high school graduates who are majoring in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
Should it ever become impossible or impractical to carry out the purpose of this fund as described above, an alternative purpose that best fits the donors' intent and wishes shall be designated by the Board of Directors of the University of Maine Foundation in its sole discretion.
The Chairperson of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering shall make selections of the recipient(s). The Office of Student Financial Aid shall administer the income from the fund. Established - 2005
Kepware Industries Scholarships
Kepware Technologies is a Portland, Maine company specializing in Open Process Control (OPC) and device communication technologies for the industrial automation market. Kepware promotes standards-based software and interface development using OPC and C++ on diverse hardware and software platforms. Kepware Technologies is proud to support Engineering education at the University of Maine by offering three scholarships in the amount of $7,500 each awarded to students maintaining a 3.0 or better GPA. Qualified applicants will be determined by the ECE Department Chair and forwarded to Kepware for final recipient selection. Established - 2008
Award Funds
Walter Joseph Creamer Fund
The Walter Joseph Creamer Fund was established in 1961 by former students of the Department of Electrical Engineering to honor Professor Creamer. The income from this fund is awarded at various intervals to worthy students in Electrical Engineering. Established - 1961
The Harold H. Beverage Award Fund was established in 1959 by friends and associates of Dr. Harold H. Beverage of the Class of 1915. The income from this fund is to be awarded in cash annually by the Office of Student Aid, upon recommendation of the electrical engineering faculty, to a student, undergraduate or graduate who has excelled in communications studies at the University of Maine. Established - 1959
