Advancement of Construction Technology Scholarship Sponsored by: Maine Chapter CSI at Central Maine Community College

• Who is Eligible to apply? College students with good academic standing after one year, with active involvement in a career or industry organization or association. Award goes to a Maine resident attending Central Maine Community College pursuing a career in architectural/engineering technologies, building construction, or mechanical drafting.
• Scholarship amount: $500
• How are the scholarships awarded? Based upon above criteria and two written references.
• Application process:

  At the Financial Aid Office of Central Maine Community College. For additional information, visit our website at www.mecsi.org

• When can I apply for this scholarship? On or after January 1 of the award year.
• What is the application deadline? Deadline is established by the financial aid office.

Advancement of Construction Technology Scholarship/Sponsored by: Maine Chapter CSI at the University of Maine System

• Who is Eligible to apply? College students with good academic standing after one year, with active involvement in a career or industry organization or association. Award goes to a Maine resident attending any University of Maine System campus pursuing a career in architectural or engineering technologies.
• Scholarship amount: $1,000
• How are the scholarships awarded? Based upon above criteria and two written references.
• Application process: At the Financial Aid Office of any Campus within the University of Maine System. For additional information, visit our website at www.mecsi.org
• When can I apply for this scholarship? On or after January 1 of the award year.
• What is the application deadline? Deadline is established by the financial aid office.

Alva S. Appleby Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? Must be a resident of the State of Maine, and enrolled in a dental school accredited by the American Dental Association.
• Scholarship amount: $500 to $1,000 (this amount may vary)
• How are the scholarships awarded? The award is based on academic performance/essay (personal statement). The scholarship is renewable.
• Application process: Applications are available from: Maine Dental Association P.O. Box 215 Manchester, Maine 04351 Tel: (207) 622-7900 E-mail: info@medental.org www.medental.org
• What is the application deadline? Completed application must be received by October 30 of the award year.

American Postal Workers Union of Maine (APWU) Maine State Scholarship Program

• Who is Eligible to apply? An applicant must be the son, daughter, stepchild, or legally adopted child of an active or deceased member of the American Postal Workers Union of Maine (APWU) through local affiliation or member-at-large. Applicants must be high school seniors. The student's parent must be a member in good standing of the APWU for at least one year immediately preceding application or must have been a member for one year immediately preceding death.
• Scholarship amount: Award is $1,000 per year for a maximum of $3,000 over three years.
• How are the scholarships awarded? Applicants eligible for the scholarship are reviewed and selected by the executive board of the American Postal Workers Union of Maine (APWU).
• Application process: Applicants must complete an application and write an essay on "Labor Unions in Maine." Applications are available online at www.apwu.org/dept/sec-treas/stscholarships.htm
• What is the application deadline? Completed application must be received by March 15.

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Maine Section

• Who is Eligible to apply? Any graduating high school senior who is a Maine resident and intends to study civil engineering.
• Scholarship amount: $2,000
• How are the scholarships awarded? The award is based on academic performance, extracurricular activities, and a statement of interest in civil engineering. The scholarship is not renewable.
• Application process: Applicants must complete an application and write a statement of interest in civil engineering. Applications are available from high school guidance offices and by writing: Leslie L. Corrow, P.E. American Society of Civil Engineers Maine Section, Scholarship Chair Kleinschmidt Associates 75 Main Street PO Box 576 Pittsfield, ME 04967 (207) 487-3328
• What is the application deadline? Completed application must be received by January 31 of the award year.

The Andrew M. Longley, Jr. D.O. Scholarship/Maine Osteopathic Association

• Who is Eligible to apply? Students entering or attending the University of New England College of Medicine. Student must be a legal resident of the State of Maine.
• Scholarship amount: $1,000
• How are the scholarships awarded? Student must show evidence of interest in practicing primary care in Maine.
• Application process: Applications available from: Maine Osteopathic Association 693 Western Avenue #1 Manchester, Maine 04351 Tel: (207) 623-1101 Fax: (207) 623-4228 E-mail: info@mainedo.org AND on-line at www.mainedo.org
• When can I apply for this scholarship? On or after January 1 of the award year
• What is the application deadline? Completed application must be received by May 1 of the award year.

Archie Russakoff Music Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? Graduates of Skowhegan area high schools enrolled in his/her second year of college maintaining at least a B average of postsecondary education in the field of instrumental music or performing arts.
• Scholarship amount: Variable
• How are the scholarships awarded? Proper application with transcript of grades and letter submitted to: President of Bloomfield Academy P.O. Box 250 Skowhegan, ME 04976
• Application process: Applications are available at the high school guidance office.
• When can I apply for this scholarship? After having completed the first year of post-secondary education.
• What is the application deadline? July 30 of the award year.

Associated General Contractors of Maine, Inc. Education Foundation

• Who is Eligible to apply? Applicants must be a Maine resident. Must be entering or enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institute, and have an interest in pursuing a construction career. Priority will be given to those entering or are enrolled in an accredited Maine post-secondary institute. Applicant must demonstrate a financial need, academic promise and must complete an essay as indicated on the application.
• Scholarship amount: Multiple awards ranging in amounts from $500-$4000.
• How are the scholarships awarded? The Associated General Contractors of Maine, Inc. Education Foundation makes awards based on above criteria.
• Application process: Applications must be submitted in writing according to instructions on the application. For more information call: John Butts, Associated Constructors of Maine, Augusta, ME (207) 622-4741.
• What is the application deadline? Completed application must be received by March 31st of the award year.

Barking Foundation Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? Any Maine resident seeking higher education. Open to students entering and in college, pursuing their first bachelors degree.
• Scholarship amount: $3,000 per student, with a average of 50 grants per year.
• How are the scholarships awarded? Applications are reviewed by the Foundation Board. They are awarded to outstanding well-rounded Maine students pursuing higher education at accredited institutions, based on financial need, academic excellence and strong career vision. The Scholarships are awarded annually, for one-year terms. Recipients may reapply as many times as they like, but may only be a recipient twice. Applications are available from most Maine high school guidance and college financial aid offices and: Stephanie Leonard, Administrator P.O. Box 855 Bangor, Maine 04402-0855 Tel: (207) 990-2910 Fax: (207) 990-2975 E-mail: info@barkingfoundation.org URL: www.barkingfoundation.org
• Application process: There is an essay requirement. You do not have to attend a Maine college. Applications are available on-line at www.barkingfoundation.org. Please consult the website for any changes and/or new requirements.
• When can I apply for this scholarship? On or after October 1 of the year prior to the award year.
• What is the application deadline? Most years, completed application must be postmarked by February 15.

The Beale Family Memorial Scholarship/Maine Osteopathic Association

• Who is Eligible to apply? Scholarships are available only to Maine Residents that are second, third or fourth year osteopathic medical students.
• Scholarship amount: $1,000
• How are the scholarships awarded? Scholarships are awarded to continuing students who express an interest in returning to Maine to practice, or in teaching in an osteopathic college in New England. Preference is given to applicants from the Bangor, Maine area (as determined by the Maine Osteopathic Association).
• Application process: Applications available from: Maine Osteopathic Association 693 Western Avenue #1 Manchester, Maine 04351 Tel: (207) 623-1101 Fax: (207) 623-4228 E-mail: moa@mint.net AND on-line at www.mainedo.org
• When can I apply for this scholarship? On or after January 1 of the award year.
• What is the application deadline? Completed application must be received by May 1 of the award year.

Bob Elliot - ABC 8 WMTW Journalism Scholarship Fund

• Who is Eligible to apply? The scholarship is given to one graduating high school senior within the ABC 8 WMTW viewing area who plans on majoring in journalism or a related field in college. Student must complete an application, write an essay, provide high school transcript, and two letters of recommendation.
• Scholarship amount: $1,500
• How are the scholarships awarded? Applications are viewed and selected by a committee of ABC 8 WMTW staff, educators and community members.
• Application process: Applications available from high school guidance offices, on-line at www.wmtw.com, or by writing: David Butta Creative Services Director ABC 8 WMTW P.O. Box 8 Auburn, Maine 04211-0008 Tel: (207) 782-1800 Ext. 317 Fax: (207) 783-7371 E-mail: dbutta@hearst.com
• When can I apply for this scholarship? On or after October 6 of the year prior to the award year.
• What is the application deadline? Completed application must be received by March 27 of the award year.

Boothbay Region Student Aid Fund

• Who is Eligible to apply? Any graduate of Boothbay Region High School who is a resident of Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, Southport, or Edgecomb.
• Scholarship amount: Varies with need.
• How are the scholarships awarded? Awards are based on financial need. This scholarship is renewable by reapplying.
• Application process: Applications available from the high school guidance office and: Boothbay Region High School Guidance Office 236 Townsend Avenue Boothbay Harbor, Maine 04538 Tel: (207) 633-2421
• When can I apply for this scholarship? On or after March 1 of the award year.
• What is the application deadline? Completed application must be received by May 1 of the award year.

Brunswick Area Student Aid Fund

• Who is Eligible to apply? Maine graduates of: Brunswick High School, Mt. Ararat High School, or a resident of the Brunswick area who could have attended either of the two high schools listed, but instead chose a private high school.
• Scholarship amount: $800 to $1,500
• How are the scholarships awarded? Based on need, determined by a formula, which uses financial information listed on the student's FAFSA (a copy must be filed with one of the guidance offices by March 15th). Scholarship is renewable by reapplying (allowed two years of receiving BASAF award).
• Application process: Applications are available at each of the above mentioned high school guidance offices and from: Terry Carpentier, Registrar Brunswick High School Guidance Office 116 Maquoit Road Brunswick, Maine 04011 Tel: (207) 798-5505 E-mail: tcarpentier@brunswick.k12.me.us or Guidance Counselor Mt. Ararat High School Guidance Office 73 Eagles Way Topsham, Maine 04086 Tel: (207) 729-8763
• When can I apply for this scholarship? On or after January 1 of the award year.
• What is the application deadline? Completed application must be received by March 15 of the award year.

Bud's Shop 'N Save Scholarship Program

• Who is Eligible to apply? Associates and/or children of associates in each of the three supermarkets in Pittsfield, Newport and Dexter, Maine. Applicants must be full time students enrolled in a college or technical school.
• Scholarship amount: $500
• How are the scholarships awarded? Awards are based upon SAT scores, class standing, number of other family members in college, latest grade point average, class rank and financial need. Awards are made upon successful completion of first semester and are applied to second semester costs.
• Application process: Applications are available through store managers at Bud's Shop 'N Save Stores. Scholarship is renewable by reapplying to: Dean Homstead Bud's Shop 'N Save P.O. Box 460 Newport, Maine 04953 Tel: (207) 368-2566
• What is the application deadline? Completed application must be received by April 1 of the award year.

Captain Robert E. Wallingford, Jr. Scholarship Fund

• Who is Eligible to apply? Applicant must be a Maine high school graduating senior entering law enforcement or fire science. Scholarship applicants must be a full-time student entering the Southern Maine Community College at South Portland.
• Scholarship amount: $500
• How are the scholarships awarded? Awards are based on interest in fire science or law enforcement field.
• Application process: Applications are available by writing: Michael A. Murphy 12 Jordan Ave. So. Portland, Maine 04106 E-mail: mija@gwi.net
• When can I apply for this scholarship? On or after December 1 of the year prior to the award year.
• What is the application deadline? Completed application must be postmarked by April 15 of the award year.

Central Maine Community College Fairchild Semiconductor Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? The scholarship is to fund sophomores at Central Maine Community College in the Electromechanical Technology and Telecommunications Technology Programs.
• Scholarship amount: $1,000
• How are the scholarships awarded? The awards are based on academic standing and interest in semiconductor industry.
• Application process: Information is available from: Maurice Nadeau, Chair Electromechanical Technology Department Central Maine Community College 1250 Turner Street Auburn, Maine 04210 Tel: (207) 755-5268 Fax: (207) 755-5498 URL: www.cmtc.net
• When can I apply for this scholarship? During spring semester of freshman year.
• What is the application deadline? Rolling.

Central Maine Community College Scholarships

• Who is Eligible to apply? Central Maine Community College awards numerous scholarships to students attending Central Maine Technical College. These scholarships are available to all students.
• Scholarship amount: The scholarships are in various increments.
• Application process: Students who complete the FAFSA are automatically considered for these scholarships or information is provided from: Director of Financial Aid Central Maine Community College 1250 Turner Street Auburn, Maine 04210 Tel: (207) 755-5269 Fax: (207) 777-5490 URL: www.cmcc.edu
• When can I apply for this scholarship? Students may complete the FAFSA anytime after January 1.
• What is the application deadline? Rolling

Available scholarships are as follows:

Children and Youth Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? Any Maine resident who is a high school senior or higher.
• Scholarship amount: $500
• How are the scholarships awarded? Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement and financial need. The state is divided into seven districts.
• Application process: Applications are available from high school guidance offices and: American Legion P.O. Box 900 Waterville, Maine 04903-0900
• When can I apply for this scholarship? On or after June 30 of the year prior to the award year.
• What is the application deadline? Completed application must be postmarked by May 1 of the award year.

Criminal Justice High School Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? Any graduating high school senior who has made an application to Andover College and is enrolled in: the Law Enforcement Program at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, Lewiston Regional Technical Center, Tri-County Technical Center, Waldo County Technical Center or Capital Area Technical Center is eligible to apply. Candidates must be pursuing an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice at Andover College.
• Scholarship amount: $500
• How are the scholarships awarded? They are based on scholastic ability, community involvement, and leadership qualities. The teacher or administrator in charge of the particular secondary Law Enforcement Program nominates one student each year to receive the award.
• Application process: Complete the standard application form and designate Criminal Justice as the desired major. Students at the five participating high school Law Enforcement Programs should notify their teacher or program administrator of their desire to apply to the college and to be considered for the scholarship. Any outside activities such as community involvement or additional training in law enforcement should be brought to the attention of the teacher or administrator. Applications are available from the participating high school guidance office or by writing: Wendy B. Burbank Assoc. Director of Admissions Andover College 901 Washington Avenue Portland, Maine 04103 Tel: (800) 639-3110 E-mail: enroll@andovercollege.edu URL: www.andovercollege.edu
• When can I apply for this scholarship? Students should notify their teachers at the beginning of their senior year.
• What is the application deadline? No deadline. It is up to the teacher.

Fred C. Scribner, Jr. 1930 Fellowship Fund

• Who is Eligible to apply? The fellowship is awarded to a graduating senior from Dartmouth College who will be attending law school. Preference will be given to students from Maine.
• Scholarship amount: Approximately $1,000
• How are the scholarships awarded? Awards are based on academic achievement.
• Application process: Applications are available from the Office of Career and Employment Services, Dartmouth College and: Marilyn Grund Assistant Director Dartmouth College 6208 Collis Center Hanover, New Hampshire 03755
• When can I apply for this scholarship? On acceptance at law school.
• What is the application deadline? Completed application must be received by May 15 of the award year.

Garden Club Federation of Maine Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? College juniors and seniors or graduate students, who are legal residents of the State of Maine may apply. College sophomores are eligible, as they will be entering their junior year the following fall. Students must major in some field of horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, conservation, forestry, botany, agronomy, plant pathology, environmental control, city planning and/or any other garden related fields.
• Scholarship amount: $3,000.00
• How are the scholarships awarded? Scholarship recipients will be selected by a committee. Selection is based on goals, activities, financial need, academic achievement, personal commitment, and written recommendations.
• Application process: Candidates must submit three letters of recommendation, each limited to one typed page plus Application form, with grade transcripts, Financial Aid Form, personal letter by applicant, list of activities, and optional photograph (black and white, head and shoulders). Applications available from College or University Financial Aid Offices and: GCFM Scholarship Chairman Mary Blackstone 5 Christian Ridge Road Ellsworth, Maine 04605 Email: blackstm@uregina.ca Tel: 207-667-8878 Applications also available on-line at www.mainegardenclubs.org
• When can I apply for this scholarship? Early entries are accepted.
• What is the application deadline? Completed application must be received by March 1 of the award year.

The Genevieve C. Geeve Scholarship Fund

• Who is Eligible to apply? Graduating Maine high school seniors who are accepted in a degree program at any accredited institution of higher education. Students must major in Equestrian Science and/or related studies: performance, research or veterinary medicine. Volunteer and community service in these areas are special assets.
• Scholarship amount: $500
• How are the scholarships awarded? Awards are based on merit and scholarship.
• Application process: Applications are available from: The Genevieve C. Geeve Scholarship Fund 875 West Main Street Dover Foxcroft, Maine 04426 Tel: (207) 564-0101 Fax: (207) 633-3473 E-mail: gcgeevefund@yahoo.com
• When can I apply for this scholarship? Anytime application requirements can be met.
• What is the application deadline? Completed application must be postmarked by May 1 of award year.

The Georgetown Community Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? See Georgetown Working League Scholarship
• Application process: Applications are available on-line at www.georgetownworkingleague.org or by mailing to: Georgetown Working League Scholarship Committee PO Box 262 Georgetown, ME 04548
• When can I apply for this scholarship? Until April 30
• What is the application deadline? Completed application must be received by April 30 of the award year.

The Georgetown Working League Scholarships

• Who is Eligible to apply? Applicant must be a Georgetown, Maine resident and have applied to or been accepted at an accredited school for further advanced education-trade school, college or university.
• Scholarship amount: $1,000-$2,000
• How are the scholarships awarded? Based on application, essay, most recent school transcript, and copy of college acceptance letter, if applicable. SELECTION COMMITTEE DECIDES WHICH OF THE GEORGTOWN SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE AWARDED TO APPLICANTS. A LIST OF THE POSSIBLE SCHOLARSHIPS TO BE AWARDED ARE LISTED BELOW.
• Application process: Applications are available on-line at www.georgetownworkingleague.org or by mailing to: Georgetown Working League Scholarship Committee PO Box 262 Georgetown, ME 04548
• When can I apply for this scholarship? Until April 30
• What is the application deadline? Completed application must be received by April 30 of the award year.

Available scholarships are as follows:

Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias, Grand Domain of Maine

• Who is Eligible to apply? Any high school senior who is a resident of Maine.
• Scholarship amount: 4 - $500
• How are the scholarships awarded? Four scholarships of $500 each are awarded to students in the following groups of counties: (1) York, Oxford and Cumberland; (2) Sagadahoc, Kennebec, Somerset, Androscoggin, and Franklin; (3) Knox, Waldo, Lincoln, and Hancock; and (4) Aroostook, Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Washington. Scholarships are based on need.
• Application process: Students must complete an application that includes an essay outlining why they should be considered for Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias, Grand Domain of Maine financial aid. Applications are available from high school principals' offices and from: Ernest F. Rice P.O. Box 493 Milbridge, Maine 04658 Tel: (207) 546-2126
• What is the application deadline? Completed application must be received by April 15 of the award year. (Please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope.)

Grande Cabane de Maine Nurses Training Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? High school graduate from a Southern Maine County (York, Cumberland, Oxford and Androscoggin) entering a nursing program.
• Scholarship amount: $200
• How are the scholarships awarded? Each applicant shall submit a personal letter of application, a letter from the principal of the high school from which she or he is graduating, and a letter from a representative citizen in her or his community attesting to the applicant's character, Americanism, leadership, and basis of need.
• Application process: Applications are available from high school guidance offices at the beginning of February.
• When can I apply for this scholarship? Senior year of high school, beginning in February.
• What is the application deadline? Completed application must be received by June 5 of the award year.

Grande Voiture Du Maine Nurses Training Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? High school graduate from a Southern Maine County (York, Cumberland, Oxford and Androscoggin) entering a nursing program.
• Scholarship amount: $500
• How are the scholarships awarded? Each applicant shall submit a personal letter of application, a letter from the principal of the high school from which she or he is graduating, and a letter from a representative citizen in her or his community attesting to the applicant's character, Americanism, leadership and basis of need.
• Application process: Applications are available from high school guidance offices.
• When can I apply for this scholarship? Senior year of high school.
• What is the application deadline? Completed application must be received by June 5 of the award year.

Hannaford Charitable Foundation Scholarship Program

• Who is Eligible to apply? Currently employed full-time or part-time associates of Hannaford or dependent children* of associates with a minimum of six months continuous service as of the application deadline date, and who are high school seniors or graduates planning to enroll, or students already enrolled in a full-time course of study leading to a baccalaureate or master's degree at an accredited college or university, an associate's degree at a junior or community college, or a certificate at an approved vocational technical institute. *Child is defined as the son, daughter, stepson, stepdaughter, legally adopted child or legal ward supported principally by the associate.
• Scholarship amount: Awards are between $2,000 to $5,000 and are not renewable, but students may reapply each year if eligible. Awards are for undergraduate study or graduate study leading to a master's degree.
• How are the scholarships awarded? Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic record, leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, a statement of educational and career goals, an outside appraisal, and financial need. Financial need as calculated by Scholarship America must be demonstrated for the student to receive an award. All other criteria being equal, preference will be given first to associates, then to their children. Although Hannaford establishes the criteria, selection of recipients is made by Scholarship America. In no instance does any officer or associate of Hannaford or the Charitable Foundation play a part in the selection. Applicants will be notified in early May whether or not they have been selected to receive an award. Scholarship awards will be made in two equal installments, on August 15 and December 30, mailed to each recipient's home address, and made payable jointly to the student and the school, and must be endorsed by both.
• Application process: Return the completed application along with a current transcript of grades to: Hannaford Scholarship Program Scholarship America P.O. Box 297 St. Peter, Minnesota 56082 Tel: (507) 931-1682
• What is the application deadline? Completed application must be postmarked no later than April 1.

Harraseeket Grange #9 - Patrons of Husbandry

• Who is Eligible to apply? Freeport High School Seniors pursuing a career in agricultural, environmental or marine studies.
• Scholarship amount: $250
• How are the scholarships awarded? Based on academic/career orientation addressing stewardship of the earth. Freeport High School Guidance Office elects students for selection.
• Application process: Applications are available from Freeport High School Guidance Office.
• When can I apply for this scholarship? During senior year of high school.
• What is the application deadline? None applies.

Hollis Hanington Scholarship of PLC

• Who is Eligible to apply? Any home-schooled or high school senior who is a resident of the State of Maine and is going into the forest products industry as a freshman.
• Scholarship amount: $1,000 awarded upon successful completion of the first semester, to be applied to the second semester. Non-renewable.
• How are the scholarships awarded? Applications will be read by three different readers and voted on by the Board of Directors of the PLC.
• Application process:

  Applications are available from: Hollis Hanington Scholarship of PLC Professional Logging Contractors of Maine P.O. Box 400 Ft. Kent, Me 04743

• When can I apply for this scholarship? After February 1 of the award year.
• What is the application deadline? Completed application must be postmarked by May 15 of the award year.

Hope Milliken McNally Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? Applicant must be a graduate of Ellsworth High School.
• Scholarship amount: Up to total cost of tuition.
• How are the scholarships awarded? Scholarships are awarded to college students entering Eastern Maine Community College who are enrolled for 6 or more credits in any academic program.
• Application process: Applications are available from the Ellsworth High School guidance office and: Candace Ward Director of Financial Aid Eastern Maine Technical College 354 Hogan Road Bangor, Maine 04401 Tel: (207) 974-4625 Fax: (207) 974-4653 E-mail: cward@emcc.edu
• When can I apply for this scholarship? On or after September 1 of the year prior to the award year.
• What is the application deadline? No deadline, awards are made on a rolling basis.

Island Institute Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? Resident of Maine's fourteen year-round unbridged island communities: Chebeague, Cliff, Great Cranberry, Islesford, Frenchboro, Isle au Haut, Islesboro, Long Island, Matinicus, Monhegan, North Haven, Peaks, Swans and Vinalhaven. Funds are available for college tuition as well as non-traditional educational pursuits.
• Scholarship amount: Varies up to $1,500
• How are the scholarships awarded? Review of applications. This scholarship is renewable by reapplying.
• Application process: Applications available from high school guidance offices, Maine Community Foundation, Island Institute and (call directly or access printable application forms on our website): Island Institute P.O. Box 648 386 Main Street Rockland, Maine 04841 Tel: (207)594-9209 Fax: (207)594-9314 E-mail: inquiry@islandinstitute.org URL: www.islandinstitute.org or Maine Community Foundation 245 Main Street Ellsworth, Maine 04605 Tel: (207)667-9735 Fax: (207)667-0447 E-mail: info@mainecf.org URL: www.mainecf.org
• What is the application deadline? College scholarship must be postmarked April 15 of the award year. Continuing/alternative educational scholarships: The Fund for Maine Island Education Memorial to Carol Evarts McLane deadlines are quarterly September 15, December 15, March 15, and June 15.

James V. Day Scholarship, Maine American Legion Past Commander's Club

• Who is Eligible to apply? Sons, daughters, grandsons, and granddaughters of veterans who belong to an American Legion Post in Maine and who are graduating high school seniors; currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate college students; or non-traditional students returning to school.
• Scholarship amount: $500
• How are the scholarships awarded? A committee of judges who are affiliated with the American Legion review applications and select scholarship recipients.
• Application process: Applications are available from high school guidance offices and are available by writing to: President of the Past Commanders Club American Legion Headquarters Department of Maine P.O. Box 900 Waterville, Maine 04903-0900 Tel: (207) 873-3229 Fax: (207) 872-0501
• What is the application deadline? Completed application must be postmarked by May 1 of the award year.

Joel Abromson Memorial Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? Any senior student (regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression) enrolled in a Maine secondary school (high school or vocational school) who has been accepted at any college, university or technical school.
• Scholarship amount: $1,000, awards may vary.
• How are the scholarships awarded? Students must write an essay, which is read by a panel of judges. The scholarships are not renewable.
• Application process: Applications may be obtained on-line at www.equalitymaine.org or by contacting: Equality Maine Foundation P.O. Box 1951 Portland, Maine 04104 Tel: (207) 761-3732 Fax: (207) 828-8620 E-mail: info@equality maine.org URL: www.equalitymaine.org
• When can I apply for this scholarship? On or after January 1 of the award year.
• What is the application deadline? Check website for current deadline. Completed applications must be postmarked by deadline.

Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? Any senior attending high school in the area serviced by Kennebunk Savings Bank (Kennebunk High School, Marshwood High School, Noble High School, York High School, Wells High School, Sanford High School and Traip Academy).
• Scholarship amount: $1,000 (Non-renewable)
• How are the scholarships awarded? High school Guidance Office selects recipients.
• Application process: Applications available form the high school Guidance Office.
• What is the application deadline? Determined by each high school.

The Lamey-Wellehan Maine Difference Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? Restricted to Maine residents attending a Maine college, who will make Maine a better state to live in by his or her contribution to its economy or its environment.
• Scholarship amount: $1,000 annually for up to four years. Awardees must notify the scholarship committee annually of their plans.
• How are the scholarships awarded? A broad based review of all potential candidates is performed. Financial need is strongly considered, but the primary factor is the applicant's background as a measure of ability to make a difference to Maine's economy and/or environmental quality.
• Application process: Applications are available at: James F. X. Wellehan President Lamey-Wellehan Shoes 940 Turner Street Auburn, Maine 04210 Tel: (207) 784-6941 Fax: (207) 784-9650 E-mail: jim@lwshoes.com website: www.lwshoes.com
• What is the application deadline? Completed application must be postmarked by May 30 of the award year.

Lawrence Alan Spiegel Remembrance Scholarship The Holocaust Human Rights Center of Maine

• Who is Eligible to apply? Any high school senior, or home schooled senior, who is a resident of Maine and who has been accepted at any accredited college, university or technical school that is Title IV eligible.
• Scholarship amount: $1,000
• How are the scholarships awarded? Students must write an essay, which is read by a panel of judges. The scholarship is not renewable.
• Application process: (If requesting by mail, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed, #10 envelope) Applications available from: Sharon Nichols Executive Director Holocaust & Human Rights Center of Maine P.O. Box 4645 Augusta, Maine 04330-1644 Tel: (207) 933-2620 E-mail: hhrc@gwi.net URL: www.hhrc.org
• When can I apply for this scholarship? On or after January 1 of the award year.
• What is the application deadline? March 31 of the award year.

Lee C. Jenkins Promising Scholar Program

• Who is Eligible to apply? High school seniors starting at Andover College in the July or September modules immediately following their high school graduation may apply. The applicant's record must show initiative, willingness to work, diligence, and conscientiousness.
• Scholarship amount: From $1,410 to $5,640
• How are the scholarships awarded? This program offers full-year, half-year and quarter-year scholarships for high school seniors who exhibit future promise. An interview with members of the Scholarship Committee will be required by all finalists. All applicants must make formal application to Andover College. Scholarships are not renewable.
• Application process: Applications are available from high school Guidance Offices, or by writing: Wendy Burbank Associate Director of Admissions Andover College 901 Washington Avenue Portland, Maine 04103 Tel: (800) 639-3110 Fax: (207) 774-1715 E-mail: wburbank@andovercollege.edu
• What is the application deadline? Completed application must be received by April 15 of the award year.

Leigh Phillips Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? Applicants must be high school seniors with a disability identified under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Maine Special Education Regulations Chapter 101. Special consideration is given to applicants with exceptional achievement in: extra-curricular, core-corricular, volunteerism, academics or leadership.
• Scholarship amount: $700
• How are the scholarships awarded? Selection Committee
• Application process: The application is available online at www.madsec.org/docs/leigh.htm. For more information, contact: Maine Administrators of Services for Children with Disabilities (MADSEC) 675 Western Ave, Suite 2 Manchester, ME 04351 207-626-3380
• What is the application deadline? 3/5/2011

Liberty Graphics Art Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? The applicant must be a Maine high school senior who is a legal resident of the State of Maine. The award is intended to be applied toward the tuition for furthering the recipient's art education.
• Scholarship amount: $1,000
• How are the scholarships awarded? Based on artwork submissions to Liberty Graphics and subsequent jury selection.
• Application process: Applications are available from your local high school guidance office and vocational art teachers, and: Scholarship Coordinator Liberty Graphics P.O. Box 5 Liberty, Maine 04949 Tel: (207) 589-4596 Fax: (208) 589-4415 E-mail: jay@lgtees.com URL: www.lgtees.com
• When can I apply for this scholarship? On or after February 10 of the award year.
• What is the application deadline? Completed applications must be received by March 16 of the award year.

Lou Fontana Scholarship Fund

• Who is Eligible to apply? Undergraduate and graduate students from the University of Maine System who are matriculating toward a degree in teaching Special Education, preferably in the area of Severe Disabilities. Preference may be given to applicants following a non-traditional path to the profession.
• Scholarship amount: $750
• How are the scholarships awarded? The following will be considered: GPA, work experience with people with disabilities (paid and/or volunteer), resume, and "statement of commitment" to working with students with disabilities.
• Application process: The application is available online at www.madsec.org.
• What is the application deadline? 3/5/2011

MAEA Senior Art Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? Maine high school seniors who are students of current MAEA members and are entering a college or university as a full-time student majoring in Art.
• Scholarship amount: $1,000 - non-renewable
• How are the scholarships awarded? The Board of Directors selects the scholarship recipient based on a CD portfolio of 10 works of art, a 500-word essay, GPA and SAT's. The recipient is notified by June 1, and the scholarship is awarded upon receipt of the student's first semester transcript.
• Application process:

  Request an application by mail, phone, or download from website:

   

  Molly Mains

  Scholarship Coordinator

  Maine Art Education Association

  425 Upper Ridge Road

  Bridgton, ME  04009

   

  207-647-5218

   

  Or on-line:  www.mainearted.org

   

• When can I apply for this scholarship? March 15
• What is the application deadline? May 1

Maine Business & Prof. Women's Club - Career Advancement Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? This scholarship is offered to women 30 years and older for job-related continuing education. Applicants must be Maine residents.
• Scholarship amount: $1,200
• How are the scholarships awarded? The recipients of the above three scholarship will be submitted to the BPW State Federation for consideration for $1,200 scholarships in each category. Applicants should be sure to state their financial needs.
• Application process: Applications may be obtained at the financial aid office of most Maine colleges. Applications for the foregoing three scholarships may be obtained as listed under each scholarship or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Nancy Wadman Scholarship Chairman BPW Maine Futurama Foundation 478 Surry Road Ellsworth, ME 04605
• When can I apply for this scholarship? April 1
• What is the application deadline? 5/1/2010

Maine Business & Prof. Women's Club - Futurama Continuing Education Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? This $1,200 scholarship is offered to women now enrolled in college. Applicants must be Maine residents.
• How are the scholarships awarded? Applicants should be sure to state their financial needs.
• Application process: Applications may be obtained in the financial aid offices of most Maine colleges, or by mailing a SELF-ADDRESSED, STAMPED ENVELOPE to: Nancy Wadman Scholarship Chairman BPW Maine Futurama Foundation 478 Surry Road Ellsworth, ME 04605
• What is the application deadline? April 30

Maine Business & Prof. Women's Club - Rachel E. Lemieux Youth Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? This scholarship is offered to girls who are seniors and will be attending college in the fall. Applicants must be Maine residents.
• Scholarship amount: The scholarship amount is up to $1,200.
• How are the scholarships awarded? Applicants should be sure to state their financial needs.
• Application process: Applications may be obtained at the high school guidance offices or by mailing a SELF-ADDRESSED, STAMPED ENVELOPE to: Nancy Wadman Scholarship Chairman BPW Maine Futurama Foundation 478 Surry Road Ellworth, ME 04605
• What is the application deadline? April 30

Maine Campground Owners Association Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? Scholarships are for Maine students studying for a career in outdoor recreation.
• Scholarship amount: $500
• How are the scholarships awarded? The scholarship is based on financial need, academic criteria, employment, and extracurricular activities. Students must have completed at least one year of study in a program leading to a career in outdoor recreation. Grade point average must be at least 2.5. The scholarship is renewable by reapplying and is awarded in April of each year.
• Application process: Applications are available from: Maine Campground Owners Association 10 Falcon Road, Suite 1 Lewiston, Maine 04240 Tel: (207) 782-5874 Fax: (207) 782-4497 E-mail: info@campmaine.com URL: www.campmaine.com
• When can I apply for this scholarship? On or after January 1 of the award year.
• What is the application deadline? Completed application must be received by April 1 of the award year.

Maine Community Foundation's Scholarship Program

• Who is Eligible to apply? The Maine Community Foundation is one of the largest sources of scholarship support in the State of Maine. We have over 200 funds that benefit Maine residents.
• Scholarship amount: Scholarship funds are available for students of all ages attending secondary, post-secondary and graduate education programs. We also have several scholarships that are for individuals to attend aspirational or non-traditional programs.
• Application process: Please note that each scholarship has its own application requirements, review process, and application deadline and that many scholarships are limited to residents of specific counties or graduates of specific high schools. Please visit our website to determine what scholarships you would be eligible to apply for. Scholarships are arranged according to the geographic areas from which applicants may apply. Applications can also be downloaded from this website. Visit us at: URL: www.mainecf.org or call toll free at (877) 700-6800.
• What is the application deadline? Maine Community Foundation scholarship deadlines are typically March-June.

Maine Innkeepers Association (MIA)

• Who is Eligible to apply? The Maine Innkeepers Association (MIA) administers two scholarship programs - one for Maine residents who wish to continue their education in the hospitality industry, and the other for students related to MIA members and students related to employees of MIA members. Scholarships for Maine residents are available to students who have been accepted to fully accredited schools with specialties in hotel administration and culinary sciences (e.g., Beal College, Southern Maine Technical College) and who are pursuing a career in the hotel and motel industry. Eligible students may be graduating high school seniors, the sons or daughters of an MIA member, or employees of MIA properties (including Allied Members) who have a grade point average of at least 2.5. Scholarships for Maine residents affiliated with MIA are available to (1) a member of the immediate family (owner/manager) whose property has been an active member of MIA for at least three consecutive years and whose dues are current; (2) a member of the immediate family (owner/manager) of a business of an allied member who has been a member of the MIA for at least three years and whose dues are current; and, (3) a student of person(s) who have been gainfully employed full-time for at least three years by an active member property or a business of an allied member and endorsed by the owner/manager.
• Scholarship amount: Awards range from $500 to $1,000. While awards are not automatically renewable, students may apply for an award more than once.
• How are the scholarships awarded? Awards are made based on scholastic record, financial need, employment history, extracurricular activities, and desire for a career in the hospitality industry.
• Application process: Maine residents applying for a scholarship must submit an official high school transcript, two letters of reference from teachers or counselors, a letter of reference from a hotel or motel owner or proprietor, and an essay of no more than 500 words describing the student's affiliation with the hospitality industry, why the student is applying for this scholarship, and the student's career goals. Students who are affiliated with the Maine Innkeepers Association (MIA) must submit an official high school transcript, letters of acceptance from an institution(s) of higher education, two letters of reference from teachers or counselors and a third letter from the student's employer, and an essay of no more than 500 words describing why the student is applying for this scholarship, and the student's career goals. Applications are available from high school guidance offices, institutions of higher education, and active-allied members of the MIA. Questions concerning either scholarship should be directed to: Scholarship Committee Maine Innkeepers Association 304 US Route 1 Freeport, Maine 04032 Tel: (207) 865-6100
• When can I apply for this scholarship? On or after February 1 of the award year.
• What is the application deadline? Completed application must be received by March 25 of the award year.

Maine Legislative Memorial Scholarship Fund

• Who is Eligible to apply? The Scholarship was created by the Maine Legislature and staff to annually recognize one student from each county who is planning to pursue their education at a two or four-year degree granting Maine college or technical school. Scholarship money is donated by members of the Maine Legislature and staff through fund-raising activities. Awards are given to Maine resident high school seniors or full or part-time postsecondary students accepted to, or enrolled in, Maine colleges, accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, for graduate or undergraduate degrees.
• Scholarship amount: $1,000; one per county; 16 total.
• How are the scholarships awarded? Awards are made on the basis of: academic excellence demonstrated by the content of the applicant's transcript and GPA; the applicant's activities, including employment and contributions to community; financial need demonstrated by the applicant's Student Aid Report (SAR); letters of recommendation from the applicant's secondary school or college official, with knowledge regarding the applicant's academic and extracurricular activities; a letter of recommendation from a person with firsthand knowledge regarding the applicant's involvement in community service; and an essay of 300 words or less from the applicant explaining his or her educational goals and intentions.
• Application process: Applications are available on-line at: www.mesfoundation.com Further questions may be forwarded to: Maine Education Services One City Center, 11th Floor Portland, Maine 04101 Tel: (800) 922-6352
• When can I apply for this scholarship? On or after January 1 of the award year.
• What is the application deadline? Refer to the MES website on or after January 1, of the award year.

Maine Machine Products Company Scholarship for Machine Tool Technology at CMCC

• Who is Eligible to apply? Any student or applicant who has been accepted into the Machine Tool Program at Central Maine Community College in Auburn, Maine. For more information visit www.mmpco.com
• Scholarship amount: The scholarship will cover tuition, books and lab fees for the full program.
• How are the scholarships awarded? Scholarships are awarded based upon acceptance and attendance at Central Maine Community College in the Machine Tool Program and a completed application including a high school transcript. Award recipient must agree to a work study program at Maine Machine Products Company during the two-year program and accept a position with Maine Machine Products Company for at least eighteen months following graduation. While at CMCC the recipient must maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.67 (B-).
• Application process: Applications available from: Susan Hussey Human Resources Maine Machine Products Company P.O. Box 260 So. Paris, Maine 04281 Tel: (207) 743-6344 Fax: (207) 743-6346 E-Mail: shussey@mmpco.com
• When can I apply for this scholarship? February 1st of the award year
• What is the application deadline? Completed applications must be postmarked by April 15th of the award year, or call to make other arrangements.

Maine Masonic Aid for Continuing Education

• Who is Eligible to apply? The Grand Lodge of Maine intends that this aid program for adults will strengthen Maine through the contributions aid recipients will make to their communities in the future, as a result of their education. Applicants must be Maine residents pursuing an education beyond the high school level. Must also meet Federal criteria for independent student status.
• Scholarship amount: 12 awards of up to $1,000.
• How are the scholarships awarded? Selection is based upon financial need, financial records and essay. Students must express serious intent in their educational plan and a continuing commitment to future contribution to their community. Presentations are made in local communities in February following the application period.
• Application process: Information on the scholarship and program are available on line at: www.mesfoundation.com Further questions may be forwarded to: Maine Education Services One City Center, 11th Floor Portland, Maine 04101 Tel: (800) 922-6352
• When can I apply for this scholarship? On or after January 1 of the award year.
• What is the application deadline? Refer to MES website: www.mesfoundation.com; on or after January 1 of the award year.

Maine Recreation & Parks Association Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? Applicant must be a high school senior or an enrolled college student entering a Recreation, Park, or Leisure curriculum.
• Scholarship amount: $500 and $750
• How are the scholarships awarded? Awards are based on academic performance, extracurricular activities for graduating high school seniors and currently enrolled college students, and job experience for adult student applicants, a statement of interest in the study of Recreation, Park, or Leisure Services, two letters of reference, financial need and transcript required.
• Application process:

  Applications are available from your local Guidance Office, the University of Maine System, or send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to:

   

  Cindy Hazelton, Scholarship Chair

  Gorham Recreation Department

  270 Main Street

  Gorham, Maine 04038

  Tel: (207)839-5034

  Fax: (207)839-7752

• When can I apply for this scholarship? On or after January 1 of the award year.
• What is the application deadline? Completed applications must be received by April 1 of the award year.

Maine Roads Scholarship Program

• Who is Eligible to apply? Applicant must be a resident of Maine working in the early care and education field. They must enroll or become enrolled in a CDA, certificate program, an associate's, bachelor's, master's or doctoral program in early childhood education or a related field at a Maine college or be enrolled in the Wheelock College Off-Campus Masters Degree Program in Portland.
• Scholarship amount: $300 to $1800 for undergraduate students; $600 to $2,400 for graduate students; $300 to $900 for CDA coursework or advisement services and $325 for the CDA assessment fee.
• How are the scholarships awarded? Scholarship applications are reviewed by the Maine Roads Scholarship Award Committee. Awards are based on work experience, goal statements, any special circumstances regarding need for scholarship and financial status.
• Application process: Applications are available through: Maine Roads to Quality Muskie School/USM PO Box 15010 Portland, Maine 04112 Tel: (888)900-0055 www.muskie.usm.maine.edu/maineroads
• What is the application deadline? July 1st, November 1st

Maine Rural Rehabilitation Fund Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? The scholarship is available to Maine residents enrolled in a full-time program for agricultural education at university, college or vocational school. Agricultural education includes programs in agricultural business, sustainable agriculture, agricultural engineering, animal science, plant science or soil science, but may include other programs. Two-year, four-year and advanced degree programs may be funded. Eligible students must be enrolled full-time at an institution of higher education, including vocational schools, and must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.7 or greater for the current semester or quarter.
• Scholarship amount: $1,000
• How are the scholarships awarded? Selection is based on academic performance in high school and college (if a student is applying as a college student), financial need.
• Application process:

  The application requests personal information, an autobiography, and student financial aid information, which must be provided by the school financial aid office. Applications are available from high school Guidance Offices, colleges, universities, on the Maine Department of Agriculture's home page (http://www.maine.gov/agriculture/co/ruralrehab.html)or by writing to:

   

  Maine Rural Rehabilitation Fund Scholarship Selection Committee

  28 State House Station

  Augusta, Maine 04333-0028

  Tel: (207) 287-3702

  E-mail: judy.blaisdell@maine.gov

  URL: http://www.maine.gov/agriculture/co/ruralrehab.html

• When can I apply for this scholarship? On or after January 1 of the award year.
• What is the application deadline? Completed application must be postmarked by June 15 of the award year.

Maine School Food Service Association (MSFSA) Continuing Education Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? Eligible applicants include Maine high school seniors, college students from Maine, or current members of the Maine School Food Service Association (MSFSA) who are employed in a School Nutrition Program in Maine.
• Scholarship amount: $400, changes yearly.
• How are the scholarships awarded? Awards are made based on academic performance, evidence of financial need, a desire to pursue a career in food service or nutrition, and acceptance in a program designed to improve food service management or nutrition.
• Application process: Applicants must submit an application as well as an essay, three letters of recommendation, an official high school or college transcript, and official program requirements. Applications are available from high school Guidance Offices and: Ms. Kathy Civiello MSFSA Education Committee Millinocket School Nutrition Program 199 State Street Millinocket, Maine 04462 Tel: (207) 723-6439 E-mail: civiellk@millinocketms.k12.me.us and on-line at www.msfsa.com
• What is the application deadline? Completed application must be received by May 1 of the award year.

Maine Skating Club Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? Graduating high school seniors who are current or former members of the Maine Skating Club who have been accepted to a post-secondary school.
• Scholarship amount: $100
• How are the scholarships awarded? Applicants must have participated in the National Roller Skating Championship as a member of the Maine Skating Club.
• Application process:

  Contact:

   

  Veronica R. Thompson

  Maine Skating Club Scholarship

  P.O. Box 172

  Livermore Falls, ME  04254

  Tel: (207) 897-4006

  Fax:  (207) 897-2971

  Email:  vrtlfsc@midmaine.com

• What is the application deadline? September 1, following senior year.

The Maine State Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? The Maine State Chamber of Commerce Scholarship program recognizes two Maine high school seniors planning to pursue education at a two or four year degree-granting college. Preference may be given to a student attending a Maine college. One scholarship is for a student pursuing an Associates Degree in a technical program and one scholarship is for a student pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in a business related area. One scholarship is given to an adult learner planning to pursue an education at a two year degree granting college. Preference may be given to a student attending a Maine college seeking a degree in a business or education related field.
• Scholarship amount: $1,500 each
• How are the scholarships awarded? Awards are based on academic excellence, activities, contribution to the community, financial need, letters of recommendation from school and an essay.
• Application process: Applications are available on-line at: www.mesfoundation.com Further questions may be forwarded to: Maine Education Services One City Center, 11th Floor Portland, Maine 04101 Tel: (800) 922-6352
• When can I apply for this scholarship? On or after January 1 of the award year.
• What is the application deadline? Refer to the MES website on or after January 1 of the award year at www.mesfoundation.com.

Maine State Credit Union Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? Students must be a primary member of the Maine State Credit Union and must be pursuing post secondary education.
• Scholarship amount: $1,000
• How are the scholarships awarded? This scholarship will be awarded to twenty graduating high school students. Recipients will be notified by phone.
• Application process: Applicants must submit a completed scholarship application, essay and letter of recommendation. Applications are available online at www.mainestatecu.org or by calling 800-540-8707.
• What is the application deadline? Application and corresponding material must be submitted together and received in any Maine State Credit Union branch no later than the deadline.

Maine State Employees Association

• Who is Eligible to apply? High school senior attending college for the first time as a freshman who are dependents of dues paying members of the Maine State Employees Association or who are members themselves attending college full or part-time. Criteria for awarding scholarships is based on financial need, scholastic ability, leadership, service to others and character. Call MSEA to verify eligibility.(1-800-452-8794 or 622-3151)
• Scholarship amount: 3 - $500 to MSEA members; 13 - $750 to $1,500 to dependents of dues paying members.
• How are the scholarships awarded? A Committee of MSEA members is appointed each year to screen applications and make awards based on financial need, scholastic ability, leadership, service to others and character.
• Application process: Applications are available from: Maine State Employees Association, Local 1989, S.E.I.U. 65 State Street P.O. Box 1072 Augusta, Maine 04332-1072 Tel: (207) 622-3151 Fax: (207) 623-4916 E-Mail: mseaseiu@mseaseiu.org
• When can I apply for this scholarship? On or after February 1 of the award year.
• What is the application deadline? Application deadline is mid-April each year (date varies). Must be postmarked by the deadline date.

The Maine State Society of Washington, D.C. Foundation, Inc.

• Who is Eligible to apply? Maine residents who are under 25 years of age, already enrolled in a Maine college, have completed at least one year of college and have a GPA of at least 3.0.
• Scholarship amount: $1,000
• How are the scholarships awarded? Applicant must demonstrate depth of character, leadership, patriotism, seriousness of purpose, service orientation and high academic achievement.
• Application process: Essay, work sample and transcript. Recipient must attend college in Maine. Applications available after January 1 from: www.mainestatesociety.org, or: Maine State Society Foundation 3508 Wilson Street Fairfax, VA 22030 (Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your request.)
• When can I apply for this scholarship? January 1st of the award year.
• What is the application deadline? Completed applications must be Postmarked by April 1st of the award year.

MaineGeneral Medical Center Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? High school seniors or adults that are residents of the Kennebec Valley area serviced by MaineGeneral Medical Center. Awarded to persons pursuing a health or medical profession currently practiced at MGMC. Undergraduate degrees preparatory to medical school (pre-med) do not qualify.
• Scholarship amount: $100 - $1,000
• How are the scholarships awarded? The scholarships are based on financial need, academic achievement, and community service.
• Application process: Applications are available at: Amanda Banister Office of Philanthropy 157 Capitol Street Augusta, Maine 04330 Tel: (207) 626-1809 Fax: (207) 621-2713
• When can I apply for this scholarship? After February 1st
• What is the application deadline? Completed application must be received by 2nd Friday in April of the award year.

Mainely Character Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? Student must be a Maine resident. High school seniors, or anyone who has received a high school diploma and is entering the first year of postsecondary education, are eligible.
• Scholarship amount: $5,000
• How are the scholarships awarded? Awarded based on character through an assessment process including a written essay, which demonstrates the four principles of Courage, Integrity, Responsibility, and Concern. A personal interview is also required. The scholarship is not renewable.
• Application process: http://mainelycharacter.org/
• When can I apply for this scholarship? After January 1 of the award year.
• What is the application deadline? March 1 of the award year.

Mary Lou Marks Smith Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? Community College students who are Maine residents amy apply. Students must major in some field of horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, conservation, forestry, botany, agronomy, plant pathology, environmental control, city planning and/or any other garden related fields.
• Scholarship amount: $500.00
• How are the scholarships awarded? Scholarship recipients will be selected by a committee. Selection is based on goals, activities, financial need, academic achievement, personal commitment, and written recommendations.
• Application process: Candidates must submit three letters of recommendation, each limited to one typed page plus the Application Form. Applications are available online at www.mainegardenclubs.org. GCFM Scholarship Chairman Mary Blackstone 5 Christian Ridge Road Ellsworth, Maine 04605 Email: blackstm@uregina.ca Tel: 207-667-8878
• When can I apply for this scholarship? Early entries are accepted.
• What is the application deadline? Completed application must be received by March 1 of the award year.

MAVEA Scholarship (Maine Assoc. of Vocational Education Administrators)

• Who is Eligible to apply? Applicants must be high school seniors enrolled in a vocational/technical program and be accepted into a post-secondary program in the same field. The scholarship is available only to Maine residents who are enrolled in a Maine Technical Center or Region.
• Scholarship amount: $400 to $500; amount varies year to year.
• How are the scholarships awarded? Scholarships are based on financial need and academic achievement.
• Application process: Applications are available from Technical Centers and Regions.
• When can I apply for this scholarship? On or after February 1 of the award year.
• What is the application deadline? Completed application must be postmarked by April 30 of the award year.

MMG Insurance Company Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? Must be a graduating senior from Presque Isle High School.
• Scholarship amount: $1,000
• How are the scholarships awarded? It is awarded based on academic achievement, extracurricular and community involvement and financial need. It is non-renewable.
• Application process: Applications available from the Presque Isle High School Guidance Office.
• When can I apply for this scholarship? As determined by the Guidance Office
• What is the application deadline? As determined by the Guidance Office

Native American Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? Waivers covering tuition and fees are available for any North American Indian who is enrolled in a federally recognized tribe or has a parent or grandparent on the tribal census. Some residency requirements may apply. In addition, room and board charges are subsidized for those eligible students residing in University dormitories, on campus'which provide housing
• Application process: Native American Scholarship Program applications may be obtained from: Wabanaki Center Dunn Hall University of Maine Orono, Me 04469 or: Financial Aid Office of the University of Maine System where student has applied. or on-line at www.naps.umaine.edu
• What is the application deadline? 11/15/2010

The New England Employee Benefits Council Scholarship Program

• Who is Eligible to apply? Any full-time college student (undergraduate or graduate) studying in an accredited academic program leading to a degree. The student must demonstrate an interest through course of study or work experience in a career in the benefits field and/or human resources. Applicant must be a New England resident or enrolled in a college in New England. Current NEEBC Board member, spouses and children are not eligible.
• Scholarship amount: Up to $5,000, not to exceed the annual tuition fee. May be renewable
• How are the scholarships awarded? Based on demonstrated educational performance and benefit career aspirations and goals. Some of the other criteria for determining awards are: School and community activities Work experience Future potential Acadmic performance
• Application process: Provide completed application, college transcripts, two or more references from college professors, NEEBC members, or other benefit professionals. Send request to: NEEBC Attn: Scholarship Information 440 Totten Pond Road Waltham, MA 02451 (781) 684-8700 OR get application on-line at www.neebc.org
• When can I apply for this scholarship? After January 1 of the award year.
• What is the application deadline? April 1 of the award year.

OMNE/Nursing Leaders of Maine Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? Any Maine individual enrolled in a Maine accredited nursing bachelors degree or a higher program.
• Scholarship amount: Approximately $500
• How are the scholarships awarded? Scholarships are awarded annually by OMNE/Nursing Leaders of Maine to promote the development of professional nursing in the State of Maine. A commitee established by OMNE/Nursing Leaders reviews and ranks each application, based on academic achievement and letters of recommendation.
• Application process: Applications are available through OMNE Nursing Leaders approved schools of nursing with registered nursing programs. Applicants may also contact the OMNE/Nursing Leaders Scholarship Committee Chairperson: Sherry Rogers, RN, MS Redington-Fairview General Hospital P.O. Box 468 Skowhegan, Maine 04976 Tel: (207) 474-5121 ALSO available on-line at www.omne.org
• When can I apply for this scholarship? On or after January 1 of the award year.
• What is the application deadline? Completed application must be received by May 1 of the award year.

Orphan Foundation of America Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? Applicants must be either an unadopted orphan, or are or were in foster care at least one year at the time of their high school graduation.
• Scholarship amount: $1,000 to $7,000
• How are the scholarships awarded? Selection is based on academic merit, financial need, and written recommendations. The scholarship is renewable.
• Application process: Applications are available only on Orphan Foundation of America website: URL: www.orphan.org
• When can I apply for this scholarship? On or after January 1 of the award year.
• What is the application deadline? There are two parts to the application; an on-line form which closes March 31, and hard copy materials which must have a postmark date of no later than April 15.

The Osher Scholarships

• What is the application deadline? 4/10/2010

Available scholarships are as follows:

Past National President Frances Booth Medical Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? Must be a son, daughter, grandson, granddaughter, stepchild, or a foster child of a current year member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars or its Ladies Auxiliary of Maine. If family member, must be a resident of Maine but may attend the school or vocational school of their choice. Student must be enrolled at a two-year or four-year school in the medical profession.
• Scholarship amount: $1,000
• How are the scholarships awarded? Scholarship is awarded to college of students choice. Scholarship is renewable by reapplying.
• Application process: Applications are available through: Sheila Webber P.O. Box 493 Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064 Tel: (207) 934-2405 Email: swebber2@maine.rr.com
• When can I apply for this scholarship? After the beginning of the fall semester.
• What is the application deadline? Completed application must be received by March 31 of the award year.

Penobscot Nation Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? Members of the Penobscot Nation enrolled in a degree-granting program.
• Scholarship amount: Varies
• How are the scholarships awarded? The awards are based on financial need. This scholarship is renewable by reapplying.
• Application process: Applications are available from: Mark Sanborn Director of Education & Career Services Penobscot Nation 12 Wabanaki Way Indian Island, Maine 04468 Tel: (207) 827-7776 Fax: (207) 817-7369
• When can I apply for this scholarship? On or after March 1.
• What is the application deadline? The completed application must be postmarked by June 15, for the fall semester. The completed application must be postmarked by November 15, for the spring semester.

Pine Tree State 4-H Foundation Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? Any senior with a record of 4-H activities who is graduating from a Maine high school.
• Scholarship amount: $1,000
• How are the scholarships awarded? A committee of the 4-H Foundation reviews applications and selects recipients. Awards to graduating high school seniors are based primarily on academic achievement and 4-H activities. The scholarships are not renewable.
• Application process: High school applicants must submit an application, a high school transcript, a recommendation from a county extension agent or a 4-H leader, and their 4-H story. Applications are available from high school Guidance Offices, county extension offices, and: Pine Tree State 4-H Foundation University of Maine 5741 Libby Hall Orono, Maine 04469-5741 Tel: (207) 581-3739 Fax: (207) 581-1387 E-mail: amartin@umext.maine.edu
• When can I apply for this scholarship? On or after January 1 of the award year.
• What is the application deadline? Completed application must be received by March 12 of the award year.

Portland Players' Joseph Thomas Memorial Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? Persons who a distinquished themselves as outstanding "players" either on-stage or backstage, and who plan to pursue that interest on the college level.
• Scholarship amount: There my be one scholarship or as many as four, depending upon the amount we have been able to dedicate over the past season. We reserve the right to change the amount (not less than $500) and the number of winning applicants.
• How are the scholarships awarded? Students must submit a written essay (500 words or less). Awards are based on merit and selection is made by a committee. If the student is a singer, we require a sample tape; if an actor, a tape of a monologue; if technical, committee will interview.
• Application process:

  Applications are available from:

  Betty Longbottom, Chair

  Joseph D. Thomas Scholarship Committee

  The Portland Players

  35 Hunnewell Road Scarborough, ME  04074

   

• What is the application deadline? April 15 of the award year.

Portland Rossini Club Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? Residents of Cumberland, York and Oxford counties between the ages of 17 and 25, who are or will be music majors in any accredited music schools, colleges or universities.
• Scholarship amount: Awards range from $500 to $1,000.
• How are the scholarships awarded? Scholarships are awarded by performance competition. Contestants must perform one or more selections from the standard solo repertoire not to exceed 15 minutes total. Music must be performed from memory.
• Application process: Applications are available through: Sally Merrill Scholarship Chair 42 Winn Road Cumberland, Maine 04021 Tel:(207)829-5594
• When can I apply for this scholarship? On or after April 1 of the award year.
• What is the application deadline? Completed application must be received by May 20 of the award year.

Richard Lewis Sawyer Memorial Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? Any Maine student who plans to attend an accredited, post-secondary educational program and is a member of the Appraisal Institute or whose parent or legal guardian is a member of the Appraisal Institute may apply.
• Scholarship amount: $500
• How are the scholarships awarded? This is an annual non-renewable award based on academic excellence and financial need. Applicants must submit a one-page letter on why they would like to be considered for this scholarship as well as evidence of academic achievemnet. Applications will be reviewed and the final applicant selected by Scholarship Committee of the Maine Chapter of the Appraisal Institute. The members of that committee will be the Past Chapter President, the Chair of the Education Committee, and one member of the Richard Lewis Sawyer family.
• Application process: Applications are available from: Maine Chapter of the Appraisal Institute 182 High Street South Portland, Maine 04106 Tel: (207) 741-9012 Fax: same E-mail: ssterli1@maine.rr.com AND on-line at www.maineai.com
• When can I apply for this scholarship? Any time throughout the year.
• What is the application deadline? Completed application for each annual scholarship award must be received by April 15 of the award year.

Risk Management Association (RMA) - Maine Chapter Scholarship Program

• Who is Eligible to apply? Applicants must be a dependent of an individual employed full-time by an RMA member bank or dependent of an individual RMA associate. Applicant must be enrolled on a full-time basis at an accredited institution of higher learning. applications accepted for all undergraduate courses of study. However, special emphasis will be placed on individuals enrolled in abusiness or economic field of study.
• Scholarship amount: $750
• Application process: Applicant must fully complete the scholarship application. Applicant must provide an official college transcript of grades. In a personal statement of 500 words or less, the applicant must describe their personal goals and how their educational plans relate to them. Send request to: RMA c/o Bangor Savings Bank Two Canal Plaza, Suite 100 Portland, Maine 04101 Attention: Gary Quintiliani
• When can I apply for this scholarship? After January 1 of the award year.
• What is the application deadline? Applications must be postmarked no later than April 15 of the award year.

The Robinhood Marine Center Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? See Georgetown Working League Scholarship
• Application process: Applications are available on-line at www.georgetownworking league.org or by mailing to: Georgetown Working League Scholarship Committee PO Box 262 Georgetown, ME 04548
• When can I apply for this scholarship? Until April 30
• What is the application deadline? Completed applications must be received by April 30 of the award year.

Rodney C. Harmon Memorial Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? Any Maine resident who is currently enrolled, or will enroll, full-time in an accredited postsecondary educational institution and is pursuing an associates or higher degree is eligible to apply.
• Scholarship amount: $500
• How are the scholarships awarded? Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of community service, academic achievement, financial need, other achievements of distinction, and participation in extra-curricular activities. Applicants must have achieved at least a 2.7 GPA for the semester immediately preceding the distribution of any award. Graduating high school seniors may apply for this scholarship, however they must successfully complete their first semester of postsecondary education prior to the distribution of the award. A copy of the most recent academic transcript is required.
• Application process: Applications are available from: www.allofmainecu.org
• When can I apply for this scholarship? Any time after January 1st of the award year.
• What is the application deadline? The application deadline will be determined annually.

Roger R. Berube Annual Scholarship Fund

• Who is Eligible to apply? High school seniors, college students, adults who are current residents of the Lewiston Housing Authority either in Public Housing or Section 8 housing choice voucher holders.
• Scholarship amount: 2 - $1,000 Public Housing 2 - $1,000 Section 8 Participants
• How are the scholarships awarded? Scholarship is based on financial need and academic achievement.
• Application process: Applications are available from high school guidance offices servicing Lisbon, Lewiston, Wales and Greene. Also from the University of Maine System and: Lewiston Housing Authority One College Street Lewiston, Maine 04240 or Lewiston Housing Authority Hillview Office 77 Rideout Avenue Lewiston, Maine 04240 Tel: (207) 783-8539 Fax: (207) 783-7101
• When can I apply for this scholarship? On or after May 1 of the award year.
• What is the application deadline? Completed application must be received by June 15 of the award year.

Senator George J. Mitchell Scholarship Fund

• Who is Eligible to apply? Seniors of Maine public high schools planning to attend an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the fall may apply. Applicants must be about to begin the first year of a two-year or four-year degree program at an accredited college or university.
• Scholarship amount: $1,250 per year for up to four years.
• How are the scholarships awarded? The recipients are selected on the basis of academic potential, community service, and financial need. They are chosen by the Scholarship Committee of the Senator George J. Mitchell Scholarship Research Institute. The Mitchell Institute expects to make an award to a graduating senior from each of Maine's public high schools every year.
• Application process:

  Applications may be obtained from your high school Guidance Office in January, or on our web site. Applicants who cannot obtain an application from either of these sources may request a copy by calling the Mitchell Institute in Portland.

   

  Senator George J. Mitchell Scholarship Research Institute

  22 Monument Square, Suite 200

  Portland, Maine 04101

  Tel: (207) 773-7700

  Toll Free: 1-888-220-7209

  URL: www.mitchellinstitute.org

• What is the application deadline? Completed applications must be received by April 1 of the award year. All supporting materials must be received by May 1 of the award year.

Stratton Lumber, Inc.

• Who is Eligible to apply? High school seniors, whether from public or private high schools, or home-schooled who reside in the area serviced by Mt. Abram High School.
• Scholarship amount: 2 - $1000.00
• How are the scholarships awarded? Selection is made in a collaborative effort between the Guidance Office (or parent in the case of home-schooled applicants) and Stratton Lumber Company. Individuals are rated on their academic achievement, likelihood to succeed, community service, extracurricular activities and financial need and commitment to long-term viable growth of the forest products industry.
• Application process: Applications available through Mt. Abram High School Guidance Office.
• When can I apply for this scholarship? Spring each year
• What is the application deadline? Two weeks prior to high school graduation.

Sumner K. Wiley Jr. Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? High school seniors, college students, and adults continuing their education at a post-secondary educational institution may apply. Applicants shall have been residents of Maine for the past two (2) non-college years.
• Scholarship amount: $1,000
• How are the scholarships awarded? The scholarship is given for the best short essay on the specified topic. Essays must be 300 words or less and written in the English language. Submitted essays will be judged primarily on the basis of content; grammar, spelling and format will also be taken into account. Essays should be submitted in a written form and must be in a predominantly text format.
• Application process:

  Applicants must complete an application and write an essay on the following statement: "A major part of Quality is striving for Continuous Improvement. In 300 words or less, describe what Continuous Improvement means to you and how you envision it in your education." For additional information and application, visit the Section's website: http://www.asq-pinetree.org/scholarship.html.

• What is the application deadline? Completed application and essay must be postmarked by May 15.

Thomas J. Landers Memorial Scholarship Fund, Maine Chiefs of Police Association

• Who is Eligible to apply? Any graduating high school senior who intends to pursue a career or profession related to law enforcement.
• Scholarship amount: 3 - $500 scholarships for any two or four post High School Law Enforcement scholastic program.
• How are the scholarships awarded? Decisions on applications are made by a scholarship committee. Selection is based primarily on scholastic achievement and financial need. The scholarships are not renewable.
• Application process: Applicants must submit an application along with an official high school transcript and a letter describing their interest in law enforcement. Applications are available from high school Guidance Offices, on-line at www.mainechiefs.us, or by calling Maine Chiefs of Police Association at (207) 621-8441.
• When can I apply for this scholarship? On or after February 15 of the award year.
• What is the application deadline? Completed application must be received by April 10 of the award year.

Town of Moscow Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? High school graduate (must apply no later than two years after graduating), and must be a resident of Town of Moscow.
• Scholarship amount: $1,000
• How are the scholarships awarded? The scholarship is awarded second semester of academic year. This scholarship is renewable up to (4) years.
• Application process: Applications are available from the high school Guidance Office, and: Town of Moscow Selectmen's Office 110 Canada Road Moscow, Maine 04920 Tel: (207) 672-3260 Fax: (207) 672-3701 E-mail: townofmoscow@prexar.com
• When can I apply for this scholarship? Any time during senior year in high school.
• What is the application deadline? No later than two years after graduation.

University of Southern Maine

• Who is Eligible to apply? The University of Southern Maine administers a significant number of scholarships. Each scholarship will have specific selection criteria and deadline dates. Review USM's Student Financial Aid web page at: www.usm.maine.edu/fin/ for details regarding the scholarship criteria.
• Scholarship amount: Varies.
• Application process: When a student applies for admission at USM, he/she is automatically considered for many of these scholarships. However, there are some scholarships that require an application, or a faculty nomination. Scholarships may also require demonstration of financial need, which can be determined from the submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the federal processor. Most scholarships requiring an application can be found on USM's Financial Aid Office Website (www.usm.maine.edu/fin/). Any questions may be directed to the Financial Aid Office at (207) 780-5250.
• What is the application deadline? Scholarships have varying deadlines. Refer to USM's web site www.usm.maine.edu/fin/ for specific deadline dates.

Veterans' Dependents Educational Benefits

• Who is Eligible to apply? Eligible applicants include students who are spouses* or children (natural and legally adopted children as well as stepchildren who reside with the veteran) of veterans killed in action or who died from a service-connected disability, or who are living and totally and permanently disabled as a result of military service. Also eligible are the spouses and children of those members of the armed forces on active duty who have been listed for more than 90 days as missing in action, captured, or forcibly detained or interned in the line of duty by a foreign government or power. Additional eligibility factors are that (1) the veteran must have been a resident of Maine at the time of entry into service or have resided in the State for at least five years immediately preceding application for aid; and (2) in the case of children, they must be graduated from high school, be at least 16 years of age and not over 21 at the time of first entering a vocational school or an institution of higher education; or (3) if over 21 years of age upon entering a vocational school or institution of higher education, is not over 25 years of age and had been unable to enter before the age of 21 years due to service in the United States Armed Forces. *To be eligible, a spouce may not be divorced, and the widow or widower may not be remarried.
• Scholarship amount: Amount awarded is tuition waiver to any State of Maine supported institution for higher learning.
• How are the scholarships awarded? Once a student has been determined eligible, according to the criteria listed above, and their eligibility has been verified with the Veterans Administration, they may receive educational benefits.
• Application process: Applications and program information are available from: Maine Veterans Services 117 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333-0117 Tel: (207) 626-4464
• What is the application deadline? Children of veterans must apply prior to their 22nd birthday. There is no deadline for spouses.

VII Corps Desert Storm Veterans Association Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? The applicant must have served or be a family member of those who served with VII Corps in Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm or Provide Comfort or one of the support base activities. Scholarships are limited to students with a high school diploma or GED entering or enrolled in accredited technical institutions (trade/specialty degrees), two-year colleges (associates degrees), and four-year universities. Applications for full-time and part-time enrollment will be accepted for evaluation.
• Scholarship amount: $5,000
• How are the scholarships awarded? Awards are given based on academic standing, extracurricular activities, and other self-development skills and abilities obtained through on-the-job training/experiences or correspondence courses.
• Application process: Applications are available online at: URL: www.desertstormvets.org Or by writing to: The VII Corps Desert Storm Veterans Association Attn: Scholarship Committee 2425 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22201 Tel: (703) 522-7901
• What is the application deadline? Completed application must be received by January 17 of the award year.

Wasco Products Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? The scholarship will be awarded to dependents of employees of Wasco who are graduating grom a Maine high school and have been accepted at an accredited institution of higher learning. Only one scholarship will be awarded per school district.
• Scholarship amount: $250
• How are the scholarships awarded? Applicants are selected based on academic achievement as well as displaying a positive character both individually and as a member of the school and general community. In the event of more than one applicant per school district, the Guidance Office will be asked to make the selection, based on the foregoing achievements as well as a relative need for financial assistance.
• Application process: Parents of the applicants should notify the Wasco Human Resources office of their child's eligibility.
• When can I apply for this scholarship? Once posted - generally after April 1st.
• What is the application deadline? Rolling

Waterville Business and Professional Women's Organization

• Who is Eligible to apply? Applicants must reside in Maine, and demonstrate financial need. A 3.0 GPA or better must be maintained and the applicant must be going into the medical field.
• What is the application deadline? 4/15/2010

Available scholarships are as follows:

Waterville Woman's Association Non-traditional Student Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? Women who have experienced an interruption in their education of two or more years since completing high school OR are graduates of an adult education program, AND who reside in one of the towns served by AOS #92, MSAD #49, or RSU #18 (Albion, Belgrade, Benton, China, Clinton, Fairfield, Oakland, Rome, Sidney, Vassalboro, Waterville, and Winslow.
• Scholarship amount: $500
• How are the scholarships awarded? Scholarships are awarded based on need and preference is given to women entering their first year of post-secondary education.
• Application process:

  Interested, qualified individuals must submit an application form, along with supporting documents.

   

  Application forms and instructions can be obtained by contacting:

   

  JoAnn Lemire

  Scholarship Committee

  Waterville Woman's Association

  Messalonskee High School

  131 Messalonskee High Drive

  Oakland, ME  04963

   

  email:  jlemire@rsu18.org

• When can I apply for this scholarship? After March 1 of the award year
• What is the application deadline? May 1 of the award year

Woodstock Scholarship

• Who is Eligible to apply? Applicant must be a resident of the town of Woodstock, Maine.
• Scholarship amount: $200 payable upon successful completionof first semester of college, to be applied toward second semester costs.
• How are the scholarships awarded? Awards are based on graduating high school seniors going directly to college.
• Application process: Applications are available from local high school Guidance Offices and: Woodstock Town Manager P.O. Box 317 Bryant Pond, Maine 04219-0317 Tel: (207) 665-2668 Fax: (207) 665-2667
• When can I apply for this scholarship? Students may apply in their senior year of high school.
• What is the application deadline? Completed application must be received by May 15 of the award year.

York County Council of Realtors

• Who is Eligible to apply? York County High School seniors enrolling in a business major.
• Scholarship amount: $1,500
• How are the scholarships awarded? High School transcript and essay.
• Application process: Applications are available through: Tanya Sirois, Director Board and Member Services York County Council of Realtors 19 Community Drive Augusta, Maine 04330 Tel:(207)622-7501 Tel:(207)623-3590 E-mail: Tanya@mainerealtors.com URL: www.realtorscholarship.com
• What is the application deadline? Completed application must be received by April of the award year.

The Georgetown Working League Scholarships

• Who is Eligible to apply? Applicant must be a Georgetown, Maine resident and have applied to or been accepted at an accredited school for further advanced education-trade school, college or university.
• Scholarship amount: $1,000-$2,000
• How are the scholarships awarded? Based on application, essay, most recent school transcript, and copy of college acceptance letter, if applicable. SELECTION COMMITTEE DECIDES WHICH OF THE GEORGTOWN SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE AWARDED TO APPLICANTS. A LIST OF THE POSSIBLE SCHOLARSHIPS TO BE AWARDED ARE LISTED BELOW.
• Application process: Applications are available on-line at www.georgetownworkingleague.org or by mailing to: Georgetown Working League Scholarship Committee PO Box 262 Georgetown, ME 04548
• When can I apply for this scholarship? Until April 30
• What is the application deadline? Completed application must be received by April 30 of the award year.

Available scholarships are as follows:

Central Maine Community College Scholarships

• Who is Eligible to apply? Central Maine Community College awards numerous scholarships to students attending Central Maine Technical College. These scholarships are available to all students.
• Scholarship amount: The scholarships are in various increments.
• Application process: Students who complete the FAFSA are automatically considered for these scholarships or information is provided from: Director of Financial Aid Central Maine Community College 1250 Turner Street Auburn, Maine 04210 Tel: (207) 755-5269 Fax: (207) 777-5490 URL: www.cmcc.edu
• When can I apply for this scholarship? Students may complete the FAFSA anytime after January 1.
• What is the application deadline? Rolling

Available scholarships are as follows: