DownEast Pride Alliance to host networking event

PORTLAND — The DownEast Pride Alliance will hold a Business after Hours networking event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, at TIQA, 327 Commercial St., Portland.

FMI: www.facebook.com/downeastpridealliance.

Scholarships available for students pursuing business degrees

ELLSWORTH — Applications are currently being accepted for the Maine Community Foundation’s Patriot Education Scholarship Fund.

This renewable scholarship supports graduating seniors of Maine high schools or graduates within four years of the date of application who are currently enrolled in a college or university in Maine pursuing a degree in business as a part-time (minimum of nine credit hours per semester) or full-time student. Preference is given to applicants who have a demonstrated interest in personal and commercial insurance professions.

Deadline for applications is June 1. Applications for the Patriot Education Scholarship Fund are available at www.mainecf.org.