Who We Are
Through our program, students graduate debt-free, experienced, and with job offers already in place, and industry leaders hire well-educated engineering students and leaders.
The University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation recruits, financially supports and prepares talented engineering students to become the next great leaders in the pulp and paper industry, while also helping to meet the workforce needs of the industry.
The oldest pulp and paper foundation in America and a pioneer of the first program in the country to study pulp and paper engineering, we award more than 130 full or partial tuition scholarships annually and are represented by the most alumni in the industry.
Leading a partnership between the University of Maine, the paper industry, foundation alumni and aspiring engineering students. We are the bridge between academia, students and employers.
Our Values
Foster Future Leaders
Recruit, inspire and prepare world-class engineering students by supporting their curiosity, appreciating their individuality and promoting their learning.
Champion the Industry
Our dedication to the heritage and continued success of the pulp and paper industry in Maine is unwavering.
Support Every Student
Encourage and promote excellence by creating an environment where all students are academically and emotionally nurtured.
Create Camaraderie
We build strong relationships between students, faculty and industry leaders based on respect and integrity so all may flourish.
UMaine Pulp + Paper Foundation