Mitchell Institute Employee Directory
Higher EducationMaine, United States11-50 Employees
Mitchell Institute is a higher education organization based in Portland, Maine, focused on expanding access to college for Maine students. The institute awards annual scholarships to graduating seniors from public high schools across the state and supports Scholars with wraparound services and resources aimed at developing leadership, career exploration, and networks that facilitate meaningful employment in Maine. Its work is grounded in research and measured by outcomes such as college attainment and earnings for Scholars and Alumni, with a track record of helping students from low- and first-generation college backgrounds succeed. In addition to its scholarship program, the institute engages in activities and partnerships that advance its mission, including participation in national scholarship discussions and leadership roles within its advisory networks. Founded in 1995, it operates in the higher education sector with a focus on Maine communities and educational equity.