January 12, 2026— Kids’ Chance of America (KCOA) has welcomed The MEMIC Group as a national scholarship partner, Chief Executive Officer Chris Letsos announced today.
Through the partnership, KCOA will administer MEMIC’s Harvey Picker Horizon Scholarship Program, which will provide a $20,000 scholarship to a student whose parent was critically or fatally injured due to a work-related injury.
“When a worker is killed or injured on the job, it impacts the entire family—especially the children,” Letsos said. “MEMIC’s scholarship will make a profound and lasting difference in the life of a student who has already endured unimaginable hardship. Kids’ Chance is honored to administer this scholarship on MEMIC’s behalf, helping ensure that hope and opportunity can follow even the most difficult circumstances.”
Open to students who reside in a state served by MEMIC, the scholarship will be awarded to one student annually who applies through a Kids’ Chance state organization. The scholarship will provide $5,000 annually for four years of education.
For nearly 25 years, MEMIC has independently administered the Harvey Picker Horizon Scholarship, awarding more than $290,000 to more than 50 young scholars since the program’s creation in 2001.
“We are proud to support the Kids’ Chance mission of providing scholarships and support to children whose lives have been impacted by a work-related injury or fatality,” said Michael Bourque, president and CEO of The MEMIC Group. “Our hope is that this scholarship not only eases the financial burden these families face but also helps empower a young person to achieve their goals, even in the wake of life-altering loss.”
The winning scholarship will be announced at MEMIC’s Annual Meeting of the Policyholder in June in Portland, Maine.
About Kids’ Chance of America
Kids’ Chance of America leads a national movement to build brighter futures for the children of critically and fatally injured workers. With nonprofit organizations in all 50 states, the Kids’ Chance community opens doors to education, empowers students to pursue their dreams and helps them reach their fullest potential. Since its inception, Kids’ Chance organizations have awarded more than 11,000 scholarships totaling over $42 million. Learn more at www.kidschance.org.
About The MEMIC Group
The MEMIC Group includes MEMIC Indemnity Company, MEMIC Casualty Company and its parent company, Maine Employers’ Mutual Insurance Company. All companies are rated “A” (Excellent) by A.M. Best for financial strength and stability. MEMIC is licensed to write workers’ compensation coverage across all 50 states, partnering with more than 22,000 employers and supporting approximately 1 million of their employees through proactive safety services and compassionate injury management. For more information, visit www.memic.com.
