FORT KENT – The University of Maine at Fort Kent, through the University of Maine System, is offering five Osher scholarships to Maine residents for the fall 2003 semester.

The purpose of the scholarships is to encourage more Maine people of all ages to give college a try.

Osher scholarships offer a free college course to Maine residents who have earned a high school diploma or a GED, have never completed a college course, or will commit to completing a college course.

The scholarship provides an award of up to $500 to be applied to tuition, required books and fees associated with the course for one developmental, 100 or 200 level course.

Osher scholarships are funded through the Osher Foundation and the Maine State Legislature.

Individuals interested in receiving more information about the Osher scholarship program, courses and degree programs of the University of Maine System, or to receive a scholarship request form, should call Eno at 834-7835 or toll free at (888) TRY-UMFK.