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.
A Senior’s Look Back: Chemical Engineers
Wish you could hear from engineering students about their college experiences? You’re in luck! We recently talked to four graduating seniors to get the answers you’re looking for. They shared about college life, their experiences with the UMPPF, and their engineering...
TREE Trip Journal 2023
Ten days, seven pulp & paper sites, and Paris too! By Carrie Enos, President, University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation In May, 14 students participated in UMaine’s TREE (Tappi Research Expedition Europe) trip through Amsterdam, Germany, Belgium, and France to...
A Senior’s Look Back: Mechanical Engineers
Are you wondering whether UMaine engineering is for you? Or maybe you’re wondering whether the college experience has changed since you last attended, and you want to know what’s on the minds of graduating seniors. We think one of the best ways to get the answers you...
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