LEWISTON — Delan Fulgham, a senior at Lewiston High School, has been chosen as one of only 10 recipients of the 2010 Smith Scholars Award. The Smith Scholars program was established by Jobs for America’s Graduates and recognizes students who have demonstrated strong leadership qualities and a commitment to community service during high school.

Fulgham is a member of Lewiston High School’s Jobs for Maine’s Graduates program. As a 2010 Smith Scholar, he will receive a college scholarship award of $1,000. The soon-to-be graduate will attend Central Maine Community College in Auburn, where he will work toward a degree in business administration.

Fulgham’s teachers said he has been a true leader among students and contributed numerous hours volunteering. He helps coach the youth basketball team, is a Big Brother in the local Big Brothers/Big Sisters program and donates his time as a disc jockey for a variety of charity events.

His JMG Specialist, Laurie St. Amant, said, “Delan is an amazing young man. He goes above and beyond to do anything he can for everyone. And he never promises anything he can’t deliver.”

Along with a full course load, Fulgham works nearly 40 hours a week as a shift supervisor for CVS. He says he wants to be an entrepreneur, and that he would not be where he is today without St. Amant and JMG. He said, “JMG put me on the right track. I wasn’t the best student, but Ms. St. Amant has always been there for me, always. She and the program helped me to improve my grades, focus on my homework and stay out of trouble. I am really excited about graduating and starting the next chapter in my life.”

JMG is a statewide, private nonprofit that provides 4,000 students a year with the skills and experience they will need to succeed in high school, post-secondary education and careers.