Higher education is more important than ever before.

Harold Alfond wanted to encourage generations of Maine families and their children to pursue college or education beyond high school. As a result, he created the Harold Alfond College Challenge. It was his hope that families, communities and businesses would rise to the challenge of investing in the future educational aspirations of Maine’s children.

$500 for your baby’s future!

The Harold Alfond College Challenge is a new program that will provide a $500 grant to every Maine baby to start a college investing account and help Maine families plan for a child’s college education. This $500 grant is for Maine babies born on or after January 1, 2009*. Every Maine baby is eligible. There is no income limit or additional money needed to open your NextGen® account.

Start Today

To request an enrollment kit, simply complete the form by clicking START. Your enrollment kit will arrive in the mail soon if your baby has already been born. If your baby has not yet been born, expect the kit one to two months after your baby’s birth. Don’t forget, you must complete and send in the NextGen® Enrollment Form from the enrollment kit before your baby’s first birthday.

Alfond Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors

For more information please see our Frequently Asked Questions or call or email us.