Mitchell Institute | 2,516 followers on LinkedIn. Investing in Maine students--and their communities--with so much more than a scholarship | The Mitchell Institute's mission is to increase the likelihood that young people from every community in Maine will aspire to, pursue, and achieve a college education. Each year, the Mitchell Institute awards a $10,000 Mitchell Scholarship to at least one graduating senior from every public high school in Maine. Selection is based on academic promise, financial need, and community impact.