The Jessica Lynn Simcock Memorial Scholarship at the University of Maine at Farmington was created to honor the life of Jessica, who graduated from UMF in 1994 with a bachelor of science degree in Rehabilitation Services.
Jessica found satisfaction, purpose, and meaning in helping others, especially troubled teens. To support students dedicated to Jessica’s calling, the scholarship is awarded annually to a Maine resident entering his or her senior year who is majoring in Rehabilitation Services at UMF.
Jessica Lynn Simcock, 1972–1998
Donations of any amount will help grow the scholarship fund in perpetuity and provide UMF students the opportunity to improve others’ lives — work that meant so much to Jessica.
Contributions can be made online at www.umf.maine.edu/giving. Just click the “Scholarships” option on the main page and, when prompted to provide the name of the existing scholarship fund to which you wish to designate your gift, please enter “Jessica Lynn Simcock Memorial Scholarship.” You may also call the UMF Office of Alumni & Development at 207-778-7090 for assistance.
Make a Gift TodayIf you wish to make a gift by check, please make your check payable to “Jessica Lynn Simcock Memorial Scholarship” and mail your gift to:
The UMF Office of Alumni & Development
Ferro Alumni Center
242 Main Street
Farmington, ME 04938
Thank you. Your gift will make a difference in the life of a UMF student and help provide an enduring legacy that honors Jessica. Here are some of the students who have directly benefited from the generosity of those who have given to the Jessica Lynn Simcock Memorial Scholarship Fund:
“Receiving the Jessica Lynn Simcock Memorial Scholarship has been such a blessing in my life in my senior year. The past three years have been a bit of a financial struggle. I often found myself working nearly 40 or more hours a week to keep up with expenses, which left little time for school and especially for family and friends. Receiving this scholarship allows me to spend less time worrying about paying school bills and more time focusing on my academics and upcoming internship. I am unsure of what lies ahead for me after graduation in the spring; however, I have so many interesting options available to me. In the spring of 2019, I completed my practicum at Riverview Psychiatric Center in Augusta and I absolutely adored it. I hope to someday return to Riverview, or at least be involved in a similar field that involves psychiatric, criminal justice, or rehabilitation work. But who knows where life will take me. The Rehabilitation Services program at UMF paves the way to a never-ending spectrum of possibilities. I think it’s one of the best and most valuable majors UMF has to offer. My gratitude and best wishes go out to Mr. and Mrs. Simcock and everyone who has contributed to the Jessica Lynn Simcock Memorial Scholarship fund for making it possible for me and students like me to focus on what we love the most.” — Mia Emery-Guemmadi ’20 of Woodland, Maine, is the 2019–20 recipient of the Jessica Lynn Simcock Memorial Scholarship.
“I am grateful for being chosen to receive this scholarship as it has allowed me to focus more of my time on my education. I take great pride in my academics and knowing there are people who believe in me and my ability to successfully complete my degree is a huge honor. I appreciate those who have given to the Jessica Lynn Simcock Memorial Scholarship Fund. Your generosity has not gone unnoticed.” — Monicah Paquette ’19 of Waterville, Maine, is the 2018–19 recipient of the Jessica Lynn Simcock Memorial Scholarship.
“Both of my parents are teachers so education is a big part of my family. Knowing that there are people out there who recognize your achievements and are willing to invest in you instills a huge sense of pride and accomplishment. Receiving the Jessica Lynn Simcock Memorial Scholarship allows me to focus more on my education which has been important to my academic success. I am deeply grateful to those who have given to the Jessica Lynn Simcock Memorial Scholarship Fund. Your generosity has been important to my development at UMF and is greatly appreciated.” — Adam Shorey ’18 of Pittsfield, Maine, is the 2017–18 recipient of the Jessica Lynn Simcock Memorial Scholarship.