LEWISTON – The deadline has been extended to accept applications for the annual $500 Alfred A. Plourde Memorial Scholarship.

The scholarship, in memory of a Lewiston mayor, was established in 1990 and is awarded each year to the Lewiston High School senior who is pursuing a post-secondary education and shows the most interest and promise in a public service career. As of the original April 13 deadline, no applications had been submitted.

The extended application deadline is Monday, April 30, and an application must consist of the following: an essay of 1,000 words or less titled, “The Role of the Young Political Leader in the New Millennium;” a copy of high school transcript; a statement of public service career goal and major in post-secondary education; and name, address and phone number.

Following the April 30 deadline, Mayor Laurent F. Gilbert Sr. will narrow down applicants to three finalists, and the winning LHS senior will be selected by the Lewiston City Council. The scholarship will be presented to the winning senior at a City Council meeting.

Applications and questions may be directed to Community Relations Coordinator Dottie Perham-Whittier, City Administrator’s Office, Lewiston City Hall, 27 Pine St., Lewiston, ME 04240; 784-2951, ext. 110; TTY/TDD: 784-5999 or via [email protected].