At 90 years old, Annette Roberge showed our family and everyone around her that it is never too late to learn, grow, and pursue a dream.

Mom believed deeply in education, perseverance, and the power of possibility. Her life was marked not only by resilience and determination, but by a quiet belief that people should never stop becoming who they are meant to be. She inspired us through her courage, her curiosity, and her unwavering commitment to lifelong learning.

Today, we are honoring her legacy by creating the Annette Roberge Legacy Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting nontraditional students pursuing higher education later in life or while balancing the realities of work, parenting, military service, caregiving, financial hardship, and other life responsibilities.

Many nontraditional students carry enormous burdens while trying to improve their lives through education. They often work full time, raise families, care for loved ones, or return to school after years away from the classroom. Despite their determination, they frequently lack the financial support, mentorship, encouragement, and community needed to succeed.

This foundation was born from Mom’s story and from the belief that dreams do not expire with age or circumstance.

Our mission is to provide scholarships, mentorship, resources, and encouragement to individuals who are courageous enough to begin again, continue forward, or pursue the education they once thought was out of reach.

Your support will help:

Provide scholarships to nontraditional learners
Create mentorship and networking opportunities
Develop resources that help adult learners succeed
Build a community that believes education can transform lives at any age

Every contribution, no matter the size, helps carry forward Annette’s legacy of hope, resilience, and opportunity.

Thank you for helping us honor her life by investing in the dreams of others.

The Annette Roberge Memorial Scholarship Fund

Carrying forward a legacy of lifelong learning, resilience, and opportunity