The University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation supports aspiring engineers studying at the University of Maine who are interested in pursuing careers in the paper industry.
Through financial assistance, networking opportunities, and expert guidance and support throughout their academic careers, each student graduates with a competitive advantage—and a job.
The pulp and paper industry is vital for the state of Maine, remaining one of the state’s biggest industries and employers.
The Pulp and Paper Foundation relies on the generosity of our donors to continue to support aspiring engineering students in becoming the next great leaders in the pulp and paper industry.
The paper industry is booming and looking for the next great leaders in engineering.
We’re here to make pursuing an engineering career in the paper industry more accessible for students by covering the cost of college tuition.
We are a unique partnership between industry, students, donors and the University of Maine.
Graphic Packaging International Leadership Supports UMPPF
Mike Doss, President and CEO of Graphic Packaging International (GPI), recently made a generous donation to the UMPPF, followed by a visit to campus with his leadership team to meet with UMPPF students, faculty, and to learn about the research in pulp and paper being...
It’s Not Your Parent’s Paper Industry
Today’s pulp and paper industry is transitioning to respond to global demands for more sustainable manufacturing and environmentally friendly products. Many of the prospective students visiting the University of Maine this summer as part of the Consider Engineering...
Fall Scholarship Banquet: A summary + thank you
The University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation (UMPPF) welcomed the Class of 2025 and brought industry representatives, UMaine faculty, and scholarship recipients together to present Fall Scholarship checks on September 14th. The UMPPF’s total number of scholarship...
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