Mission Statement
The mission of Literacy Volunteers of Kennebec is to improve reading, writing and related literacy skills of
adults in our community so each individual may reach their potential, and to promote and advocate for
literacy.
Literacy Scholarship Application
Literacy Volunteers of Kennebec (LVK) is providing for this scholarship initiated from the Peter
Townsend Fund. Peter Townsend was an architect who, upon his retirement to Maine, requested that
all proceeds from his work done in Maine be directed as a gift to Literacy Volunteers. Peter was both a
great reader and artist. His legacy of kindness and generosity to start this scholarship will live on.
Theme
The submission must address the following theme:
As you have come of age in the digital world of communication and learning, consider and discuss or
express the importance of intellectual development through reading, including printed materials.
Please submit one of the following:
1) ESSAY – An essay (300-500 words, Times New Roman font double spaced) that describes your
personal experience as defined by the theme above; or,
2) CREATIVE EXPRESSION – A creative piece that showcases your personal experience as defined by
the theme above and may include poetry (typically 1-3 pages long); a video (e.g., a short film,
documentary, or visual narrative); or digital storytelling project.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
The applicant must be:
● Graduating in 2025 from a public high school in Kennebec County
● Planning to attend at least a 2-year higher educational facility.
Two separate Scholarships of $500 will be awarded. The scholarship will be sent to the college,
educational institution or technical school after successful completion of the first semester with proof of
second semester enrollment.
The deadline for the Scholarship Applications and submissions is April 1, 2025.
Please submit your Scholarship Application through the LVK website www.lva-augusta.org at the form above
or download the application and mail or email your submission to:
Literacy Volunteers of Kennebec, 12 Spruce Street, Suite 4, Augusta, ME 04330
Office: 207-626-3440 Cell: 207-458-7592 Email: info@lva-augusta.org
LVK would like permission to share submissions—if you would like to give permission for
LVK to share your entry, please complete the attached Media Release and return it with your application.
(Scanned copies with signatures are accepted.)
LVK Scholarship Application Form