Scholarships are gift aid that you will not need to repay. Scholarships are typically awarded outside of the college’s financial aid awarding process and require students to actively research and find them. Start your search with FAME’s online scholarship search for Maine scholarships, and use FAME’s scholarship tracking spreadsheet (.xlsx format) to stay organized.
Before You Start: Additional Scholarships
In addition to looking on FAME’s Maine Scholarship Search, you can also find scholarships through the following:
- Maine Community Foundation
- iGrad Online Scholarship Search
- Your high school guidance office
- College financial aid office
- Your employer
- Your parent’s employer
- Faith-based institutions
- Local civic organizations
- Town office
Nationwide Scholarships
For a selection of nationwide scholarships, visit the additional websites below for FREE scholarship searches. These sites are considered reputable but keep in mind that certain scams may find their way into some searches. Be sure to do your research and be cautious before submitting your information.
Scholarships for Adult Students
- FAME’s Maine Scholarship Search (below)
- Maine Community Foundation
- Maine Competitive Skills Scholarship
For Scholarship Administrators
Do you have a scholarship that is primarily available to Maine students? FAME’s Maine Scholarship Search is used by thousands of Maine students every year. Use our Scholarship Add/Update Form to submit your scholarship for inclusion. Please note your scholarship must be based in Maine in order to be included.
Are you the administrator of a scholarship that’s already listed in FAME’s Maine Scholarship Search? You can use our Scholarship Add/Update Form to submit updates to your scholarship listing.
Maine Scholarship Search
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A. Leigh Phillips Scholarship
This year a $1,000 scholarship will be given to a graduating high school senior with a disability identified under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Maine Special Education Regulations Chapter 101, going on to postsecondary education. Special consideration is given to applicants with exceptional achievement in one or more of the following: extra-curricular, core-curricular, volunteerism, academics, leadership.
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
March 1st
ABC Maine EWDC Scholarship
1. Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate construction-related program. Preference will be given to applicants preparing for a career in the construction industry – architecture and civil engineering students are eligible to apply.
2. Applicants must have successfully completed at least one year in an associate or baccalaureate degree program, with at least one full year left.
3. Applicants must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 and GPA of 3.00 in the major.
4. Preference will be given to applicants that are employed by an ABC member firm or the child of an ABC Member.
If no courses have been attempted in the major, a minimum overall GPA of 3.00 is required.
2. Applicants must have successfully completed at least one year in an associate or baccalaureate degree program, with at least one full year left.
3. Applicants must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 and GPA of 3.00 in the major.
4. Preference will be given to applicants that are employed by an ABC member firm or the child of an ABC Member.
If no courses have been attempted in the major, a minimum overall GPA of 3.00 is required.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Application Deadline:
May 2nd
Albert “Pete” Gagne Scholarship
Applicant must be a member of the graduating class of Cony High School or Messalonskee High School and demonstrated financial need and scholastic achievement. In addition, sons and daughters of either Gagne and Son or current members of the Calumet Club are eligible to apply for the scholarship. Student must also have been accepted for admission to a post-secondary or vocational institution.
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$2,700
Application Deadline:
April 1st
Alice Haiss Scholarship
Current or former RSU 54 /MSAD 54 (Skowhegan Area) Adult Education students enrolling in a Maine college or training program. Students who have graduated through RSU 54/MSAD 54 Adult Education or who have successfully completed at least one academic class through MSAD 54 Adult Education.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
Open to postgrads
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
Up to $500 awarded annually
Application Opening Date:
Spring
Alice Hammond Scholarship Fund
• Must be a resident of Sidney at the time of graduation.
• Preference will be given to students pursuing a teaching degree.
• Must have been accepted for admission to a post secondary institution or vocational institution and must provide a letter from the registrar of that school or institution indicating proof of enrollment.
• Must submit a formal application to be considered by the Alice Hammond Scholarship Committee.
The award is open to any student who meets all stated requirements.
• Preference will be given to students pursuing a teaching degree.
• Must have been accepted for admission to a post secondary institution or vocational institution and must provide a letter from the registrar of that school or institution indicating proof of enrollment.
• Must submit a formal application to be considered by the Alice Hammond Scholarship Committee.
The award is open to any student who meets all stated requirements.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
Scholarship Amount:
The Scholarship amount will be based on financial need as determined by the Alice Hammond Scholarship Committee.
Application Deadline:
April 1st
Alpha One Powering Education Scholarship
Applicants must have a documented disability, be currently attending or have attended a Maine high school, have a B average or equivalent GPA, and be accepted or enrolled at a postsecondary institution.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
Up to $2,000
Application Deadline:
April 1st
Alva S. Appleby Scholarship
Must be a resident of the state of Maine, enrolled in a dental school accredited by the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), and have completed the first year of dental school.
Open To:
Open to postgrads
Scholarship Amount:
Varies — generally $1,000-2,500
Application Deadline:
November 3rd
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Maine Section
The scholarship for Civil Engineering is for Maine high school seniors who will be majoring in Civil Engineering at the college or university of their choice.
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
February 28th
Amos D. Bridge Scholarship
– Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate construction-related program. Preference will be given to applicants preparing for a career in the construction industry – architecture and civil engineering students are eligible to apply.
– Preference will be given to applicants that are employed by an ABC member firm.
– Applicants must have successfully completed at least one year in an associate or baccalaureate degree program, with at least one full year left.
– Applicants must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 and GPA of 3.00 in the major.
**If no courses have been attempted in the major, a minimum overall GPA of 3.00 is required.
– Preference will be given to applicants that are employed by an ABC member firm.
– Applicants must have successfully completed at least one year in an associate or baccalaureate degree program, with at least one full year left.
– Applicants must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 and GPA of 3.00 in the major.
**If no courses have been attempted in the major, a minimum overall GPA of 3.00 is required.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Scholarship Amount:
The size and number of awards are dependent on our annual budget and the size of our applicant pool. Preference is given to student attending a University of Maine System school.
Application Deadline:
May 2nd
Archie Russakoff Music Scholarship
Graduates of Skowhegan Area High School or Bloomfield Academy with at least a C+ average.
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
Variable
Application Deadline:
April 1st
Armand Beaulieu Memorial Scholarship
Must be a graduating senior residing in area codes 04300 to 04399 or a son or daughter of a member of Le Club Calumet who plans to major in a Fine Arts curriculum, and be a resident of the State of Maine
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
April 20th
Aroostook County Medical Society Scholarship Fund
The Aroostook County Medical Society (ACMS) disbanded several years ago, and they granted their remaining funds to the Maine Medical Education Trust (MMET) to provide support for students from Aroostook County who are enrolled in a medical school. Scholarships up to $1,000 per student will be awarded until all funds are expended.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
Open to postgrads
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
Up to $1,000
Application Deadline:
May 1st
Associated General Contractors of Maine, Inc. Education Foundation
Applicants must be a Maine resident. Preference to entering or enrolled undergraduate in construction-related field of study at an accredited Maine postsecondary institute. Financial need preferred, but not necessary. Must meet reasonable academic standards. Knowledge of the construction industry preferred, but not necessary.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
Multiple awards ranging in amounts from $1,000-$3,000.
Application Deadline:
February 28th
Barowsky Scholars
The Barowsky Scholars program seeks to support students who are interested in honing their careful listening, civic discourse, facilitation, and negotiation skills to become leaders who build trust and find common ground across people and groups with differing views and experiences. The program is funded by the Andrew P. Barowsky Foundation and administered by The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI). It provides a four-year renewable scholarship of up to $25,000 based on financial need.
This program seeks to support and encourage students who meet the following eligibility requirements:
• U.S. citizen and current resident of Maine.
• High school senior or recent high school graduate.
• Enrolling as a first-year student in a four-year degree program, at an accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university in the U.S. full-time in 2025-2026.
• Strong academic record in high school.
• Motivated to excel in college and make a difference in their community, and in society overall.
• Must complete one economics course and two of any of the following courses prior to completing college: accounting, finance, history or psychology.
• Student demonstrates a commitment to reasoned, rational thinking, an ability to collaborate and work across difference, and a desire to deploy those skills in furtherance of civic engagement.
• Involved in a balance of community, school, and work activities.
• Students must live on campus in housing paid directly to the university (e.g. in university sponsored housing or student-group organized housing) and attend classes in-person to receive and renew the scholarship.
This program seeks to support and encourage students who meet the following eligibility requirements:
• U.S. citizen and current resident of Maine.
• High school senior or recent high school graduate.
• Enrolling as a first-year student in a four-year degree program, at an accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university in the U.S. full-time in 2025-2026.
• Strong academic record in high school.
• Motivated to excel in college and make a difference in their community, and in society overall.
• Must complete one economics course and two of any of the following courses prior to completing college: accounting, finance, history or psychology.
• Student demonstrates a commitment to reasoned, rational thinking, an ability to collaborate and work across difference, and a desire to deploy those skills in furtherance of civic engagement.
• Involved in a balance of community, school, and work activities.
• Students must live on campus in housing paid directly to the university (e.g. in university sponsored housing or student-group organized housing) and attend classes in-person to receive and renew the scholarship.
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
A four-year renewable scholarship of up to $25,000 based on financial need
Application Opening Date:
December 20th
Application Deadline:
March 14th
Bernard Osher Scholarship
The Bernard Osher Scholarship is offered at several colleges in Maine (including Bates, Bowdoin, Colby, Husson, Maine College of Art, Maine Community College System (seven colleges), Maine Maritime Academy, Thomas College, Unity College, University of Maine School of Law, University of Maine at Farmington, University of Maine (Orono), University of New England, and the University of Southern Maine).
Each college has its own process for awarding the scholarship, including eligibility requirements and applicable program(s). Contact your college to see how to apply and the award amount.
Each college has its own process for awarding the scholarship, including eligibility requirements and applicable program(s). Contact your college to see how to apply and the award amount.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
Amounts vary
Application Opening Date:
Varies by college
Boothbay Region Student Aid Fund
Students who are graduates of Boothbay Region High School who are continuing their education in any approved postsecondary education program.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
Varies with need.
BPW/Maine Futurama Foundation – Career Advancement Scholarship
The BPW/Maine Futurama Foundation Career Advancement Scholarship is designed to assist a student in meeting educational expenses. The scholarship is awarded for full-time or part-time programs of
study and may cover academic or vocational/paraprofessional business training.
The applicant must meet the following requirements:
• Be a woman of at least thirty (30) years of age and a Maine resident.
• Enrolled in, or returning to, an accredited college or training program of study, either full- or part-time.
• Need financial assistance to improve skills or to complete education for career advancement.
• Have a definite plan to use the desired training in a practical and immediate way to improve chances for advancement, to train for a new career field, or to enter or re-enter the job market.
• Provide information about the specific course of study at an accredited school and be qualified as an applicant for the course.
• Be officially accepted into the program or course of study.
study and may cover academic or vocational/paraprofessional business training.
The applicant must meet the following requirements:
• Be a woman of at least thirty (30) years of age and a Maine resident.
• Enrolled in, or returning to, an accredited college or training program of study, either full- or part-time.
• Need financial assistance to improve skills or to complete education for career advancement.
• Have a definite plan to use the desired training in a practical and immediate way to improve chances for advancement, to train for a new career field, or to enter or re-enter the job market.
• Provide information about the specific course of study at an accredited school and be qualified as an applicant for the course.
• Be officially accepted into the program or course of study.
Open To:
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
$2,500
Application Opening Date:
After January 1
Application Deadline:
April 13th
BPW/Maine Futurama Foundation – Continuing Education Scholarship
The BPW/Maine Futurama Foundation Continuing Education Scholarship is designed to assist a student in meeting educational expenses after the first year of study has been completed.
The applicant must meet the following requirements:
• Be a woman and a Maine resident who has completed or will have completed by the end of the spring semester at least one year of college of an accredited training program requiring attendance for more than one year.
• Need financial assistance to complete educational program.
• Have a definite plan to complete the educational program.
• Be a student in good standing at the educational institution or on approval leave of absence of not more than a year.
The applicant must meet the following requirements:
• Be a woman and a Maine resident who has completed or will have completed by the end of the spring semester at least one year of college of an accredited training program requiring attendance for more than one year.
• Need financial assistance to complete educational program.
• Have a definite plan to complete the educational program.
• Be a student in good standing at the educational institution or on approval leave of absence of not more than a year.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
Scholarship Amount:
$2,500
Application Opening Date:
After January 1
Application Deadline:
April 13th
BPW/Maine Futurama Foundation – Lemieux-Lovejoy Youth Scholarship
The BPW/Maine Futurama Foundation Lemieux-Lovejoy Youth Scholarship is designed to assist a female student in meeting the educational expenses for the first year of post-secondary study.
The applicant must meet the following requirements:
• Be a woman and a Maine resident who will graduate or has graduated from high school and who will enroll as a freshman in an accredited college or post-secondary education this year.
• Demonstrates financial need in order to complete educational program.
• Have a realistic goal relating to educational plans.
The applicant must meet the following requirements:
• Be a woman and a Maine resident who will graduate or has graduated from high school and who will enroll as a freshman in an accredited college or post-secondary education this year.
• Demonstrates financial need in order to complete educational program.
• Have a realistic goal relating to educational plans.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$2,500
Application Opening Date:
After January 1
Application Deadline:
April 13th
BPW/Maine Futurama Foundation – Jean L. Hammond Memorial Scholarship
The BPW/Maine Futurama Foundation Jean L. Hammond Memorial Scholarship is designed to assist a female student in meeting educational expenses for the second semester of the first year of post-secondary study OR who will have completed at least one year of college requiring attendance for at least one more year.
The applicant must meet the following requirements:
• Be a woman and a Maine resident who will graduate or has graduated from high school and who will enroll in an accredited college or school post-secondary education this year.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Have a realistic goal relating to educational plans.
Primary consideration will be given to those with dedicated school and/or community involvement in order to honor Mrs. Hammond’s life and accomplishments. Secondary preference will be given to those women seeking a journalism degree; members or former members or their female dependents of BPW/Maine; members or their female dependents of American Association of University Women.
The applicant must meet the following requirements:
• Be a woman and a Maine resident who will graduate or has graduated from high school and who will enroll in an accredited college or school post-secondary education this year.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Have a realistic goal relating to educational plans.
Primary consideration will be given to those with dedicated school and/or community involvement in order to honor Mrs. Hammond’s life and accomplishments. Secondary preference will be given to those women seeking a journalism degree; members or former members or their female dependents of BPW/Maine; members or their female dependents of American Association of University Women.
Open To:
High School
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
$2,500
Application Opening Date:
After January 1
Application Deadline:
April 13th
Brunswick Area Student Aid Fund
All graduates of, or students about to graduate from, Brunswick High School and Mt. Ararat High School are eligible to apply for assistance. In addition, graduates of other secondary schools who are residents of Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Brunswick, the Harpswells, or Topsham, or those residents who are homeschooled are also eligible to apply.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Open to postgrads
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
$500 to $5000, with most students receiving an award of at least $3,000
Application Opening Date:
On or after January 1 of the award year.
Camp Susan Curtis Scholarship
All alumni of Camp Susan Curtis are eligible and must be able to show that they are enrolled in a two- or four-year accredited college or certificate program. No specific majors.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Open to postgrads
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
$2,000
Central Maine Credit Union Scholarship
Applicant must be a member of Central Maine Credit Union. Membership qualifications include: member must live, work, or attend school within Androscoggin County or have an immediate family member that meets the mentioned criteria.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
$1,000
Application Opening Date:
January 1
Children and Youth Scholarship
Open to any Maine resident who is a high school senior or higher. Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement and financial need.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Open to postgrads
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
$500
Application Opening Date:
On or after June 30 of the year prior to the award year.
Application Deadline:
May 1st
Chris Bowie Memorial Scholarship
Applicant must be graduating from Cony, Gardiner, or Hall-Dale high schools, or a blood relative of Chris Bowie, and (#1) demonstrated financial need and (#2) athletic achievement/improvement. Applicant must be accepted for admission to a post-secondary school.
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$1,050
Application Deadline:
April 1st
Clyde Russell Scholarship Fund
The Clyde Russell Scholarship Fund offers awards in two categories:
1. High school seniors who will attend a four-year college, and
2. High school seniors who will attend a Maine Community College.
Awards are limited to residents of Maine.
1. High school seniors who will attend a four-year college, and
2. High school seniors who will attend a Maine Community College.
Awards are limited to residents of Maine.
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
The maximum award for students attending a four-year college is $10,000; the maximum award for students attending community college is $2,000.
Application Opening Date:
Applications are available beginning October 1.
Application Deadline:
February 1st
Community Credit Union College Scholarship
Applicants must be a member of Community Credit Union. If the student is not a member of Community Credit Union, he or she may join the credit union by opening a share account with a minimum balance of $25 prior to submitting an application. To qualify for membership, the student must live, work, worship or attend school within Androscoggin, Franklin, Kennebec or Oxford County or have an immediate family member that meets the previously mentioned criteria.
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$500
Application Deadline:
April 1st
Compass Workforce Grant
The grant offers financial support to help pay for workforce expenses associated with pursuing a certificate or credential that leads to a good job.
Must meet one or more of the following requirements:
• Young adults (ages 15-30) living on one of Maine’s year-round, unbridged islands or Deer Isle-Stonington
• Live or work full time on one of Maine’s year-round, unbridged islands or Deer Isle-Stonington for at least a year
• Have a family or community connection to a year-round, unbridged Maine island or Deer Isle-Stonington
• Have attended and/or graduated from your island school (if there is one) or Deer Isle-Stonington
Must meet one or more of the following requirements:
• Young adults (ages 15-30) living on one of Maine’s year-round, unbridged islands or Deer Isle-Stonington
• Live or work full time on one of Maine’s year-round, unbridged islands or Deer Isle-Stonington for at least a year
• Have a family or community connection to a year-round, unbridged Maine island or Deer Isle-Stonington
• Have attended and/or graduated from your island school (if there is one) or Deer Isle-Stonington
Open To:
High School
Open to postgrads
Returning to School
Application Opening Date:
Rolling application starts January 1st (limited awards, apply early)
Cumberland County Retired Educators Association
Applicants must be a resident of Cumberland County, enrolled as education major, who has completed at least one semester.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
Scholarship Amount:
Two $2,000.00 scholarships
Application Opening Date:
Any time before March 1.
Application Deadline:
March 15th
Dream Local Digital Marketing & Communications Scholarship
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$500.00
Application Deadline:
April 30th
Facing Maine Scholarship Award
The annual Facing Maine Youth Enrichment Grant was established to recognize the resilience, strength, and accomplishments of a Maine young adult aged 16-22 who has a cleft or craniofacial condition. In celebration of what they have overcome, including hard work in school and dedication to the community, we are offering a $250 award. This award can be used to help with the next big step, whether it is college or technical school, helping to pay for driver’s ed or the cost of a car, a special camp, or other pursuits
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
$250.00
Application Deadline:
May 1st
FedPoint Nursing Scholarship
FedPoint will award four $5,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who will be enrolling in an accredited nursing program in the fall of 2024. To be eligible, applicants must:
– Be a graduating high school senior
– Provide most recent academic transcript
– Reside in New Hampshire, Maine, or Massachusetts
– Be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.
– Enroll in an accredited nursing program for the fall of 2024
– Provide an essay on why they are choosing to pursue a degree in nursing
– Have two letters of recommendation submitted on their behalf
– Be a graduating high school senior
– Provide most recent academic transcript
– Reside in New Hampshire, Maine, or Massachusetts
– Be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.
– Enroll in an accredited nursing program for the fall of 2024
– Provide an essay on why they are choosing to pursue a degree in nursing
– Have two letters of recommendation submitted on their behalf
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$5,000
Application Opening Date:
01/22/24
Application Deadline:
March 8th
Frank J. Gaziano Memorial Offensive and Defensive Lineman Award
The Frank J. Gaziano Memorial Offensive and Defensive Lineman Awards are presented annually to the Maine high school football offensive and defensive linemen who epitomize the character, leadership, and perseverance of Frank J. Gaziano. The recipients are outstanding scholar-athletes. They are selected based on strong leadership on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. Applicant must be a graduating senior; have competed at the varsity level for a CCS school for at least two (2) years; and be able to verify an exemplary record of positive athletic and non-athletic citizenship.
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
December 9th
Fred C. Scribner, Jr. 1930 Fellowship Fund
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.
Open To:
Open to postgrads
Scholarship Amount:
Up to $5,000
Application Deadline:
May 1st
Friends of Parsons Memorial Scholarship
Must be a resident of Alfred, Maine who is a graduating senior/completing secondary school.
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$250
Application Opening Date:
Early March.
Application Deadline:
May 1st
Garden Club Federation of Maine Scholarship
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 concerns, ecology, land management, and/or any other garden-related fields.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
Open to postgrads
Scholarship Amount:
$4,000
Application Opening Date:
Early entries are accepted.
Application Deadline:
February 1st
GEAR UP Maine RISE Scholarship (GU ME RISE)
GEAR UP Maine RISE scholarship is a one-time $750 scholarship available to students who participated in and completed the GEAR UP Maine RISE program prior to high school completion. Scholarship must be used by age 22 for full-time or at least half-time undergraduate program at an eligible school located in Maine or the United States.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$750
Application Opening Date:
See Application Process information.
Georgetown Working League Scholarships
Applicant must be a Georgetown, Maine resident and have applied to or been accepted at an accredited school for advanced education — trade school, college, or university.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Open to postgrads
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
$1,000-$2,000 each for the following scholarships: Josephine Hooker Shain Scholarship, Georgetown Working League Scholarship, Woodex Bearing Company Scholarship, Riggs Cove Foundation Scholarship, Benjamin Riggs Scholarship, Robinhood Marine Center Scholarship, Georgetown Community Scholarship.
Application Opening Date:
Until April 30
Application Deadline:
April 30th
Gerald & Verna Rancourt Memorial Scholarship
Member of the Cony High School graduating class who has demonstrated service to school, church and/or community.
Must also have a “B” average or better and be accepted to a post secondary education school.
Must also have a “B” average or better and be accepted to a post secondary education school.
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$1,100
Application Deadline:
April 1st
Grace M. Whitten Memorial Scholarship
Applicant must be a member of the graduating class of Cony High School and must be accepted for admission to an accredited post-secondary school. Additionally, the applicant must also be able to articulate his/her life goals.
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$1,550 to $3,000 (Eight scholarships total)
Application Deadline:
April 1st
Grande Du Maine Chester Worthington Scholarship
Nursing students who are Maine residents and enrolled in an accredited associate or bachelor’s degree nursing program. Applicants must have completed one semester in a nursing curriculum.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
Application Opening Date:
Applications are available in late January of the award year.
Application Deadline:
April 1st
Grande Du Maine Voiture 354 Scholarship
Nursing students enrolled in an accredited associate or bachelor’s degree nursing program. Applicants must have completed one semester in a nursing curriculum.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
Application Opening Date:
Applications are available in late January of the award year.
Application Deadline:
April 1st
Grover Gundrilling, LLC Scholarship
Any student or applicant who has been accepted into the Precision Machining Technology Program at Central Maine Community College in Auburn, Maine.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Scholarship Amount:
Full tuition, books, and lab fees for the program for a total of two consecutive years
Gus LeBlanc Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship honors the memory of Wilfred “Gus” LeBlanc, a longtime educator, administrator, mentor, and coach who passed away in February 2024.
Students must be seniors on track to graduate from one of the Androscoggin Valley public high schools (Edward Little High School, Leavitt Area High School, Lewiston High School, Lisbon High School, Oak Hill High School, or Poland Regional High School) with plans to attend a two- or four-year college or university.
The scholarship will be awarded to one or more graduating seniors who demonstrate qualities of leadership, perseverance, character, and integrity and demonstrate a commitment to service or involvement within their community.
Students must be seniors on track to graduate from one of the Androscoggin Valley public high schools (Edward Little High School, Leavitt Area High School, Lewiston High School, Lisbon High School, Oak Hill High School, or Poland Regional High School) with plans to attend a two- or four-year college or university.
The scholarship will be awarded to one or more graduating seniors who demonstrate qualities of leadership, perseverance, character, and integrity and demonstrate a commitment to service or involvement within their community.
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$500-$1000
Application Opening Date:
October 1, 2024
Application Deadline:
March 31st
Hannaford Charitable Foundation Scholarship Program
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 graduate degree at an accredited college or university, an associate 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.
*Child is defined as the son, daughter, stepson, stepdaughter, legally adopted child or legal ward supported principally by the associate.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Open to postgrads
Scholarship Amount:
Awards are between $2,000 and $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.
Application Opening Date:
First business day in December
Application Deadline:
March 27th
Harraseeket Grange #9 – Patrons of Husbandry
Freeport High School seniors pursuing a career in agricultural, environmental, or marine studies.
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$250
Application Opening Date:
During senior year of high school.
Henry, Joseph & Lea Albert Scholarship
Must be a member of the graduating class of a local high school and reside in a city or town with an 043** zip code at the time of application.
Must have demonstrated financial need and community service (volunteerism, church, etc.).
Must have been accepted into a post-secondary or vocational institution.
Must have demonstrated financial need and community service (volunteerism, church, etc.).
Must have been accepted into a post-secondary or vocational institution.
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
Two $2,050
Application Deadline:
April 1st
Hope Milliken McNally Scholarship
1. Ellsworth High School Graduate, and
2. Admitted to a Degree or Certificate Program at EMCC, and
3. Enroll at least half-time (six credit hours) each semester, and
4. Earn a 2.5 grade point average (GPA) EACH SEMESTER. (Not applicable to students until they
complete their first semester at EMCC)
2. Admitted to a Degree or Certificate Program at EMCC, and
3. Enroll at least half-time (six credit hours) each semester, and
4. Earn a 2.5 grade point average (GPA) EACH SEMESTER. (Not applicable to students until they
complete their first semester at EMCC)
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
Up to the cost of tuition
Application Opening Date:
Anytime.
Horch Roofing Trade School Scholarship
Horch Roofing is offering a scholarship to a graduating high school senior who will attend a college/trade school, or to a current college/trade school student who resides in the state of Maine. The successful candidate should be resilient and an eager learner; a doer and a thinker!
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
May 1st
Inge C. B. Weber Scholarship
In July of 2009, Helmut Weber, husband of Inge Weber, established the Trust Agreement; the Inge C. B. Weber Trust with the Bar Harbor (Maine) Garden Club appointed as “Trustee.” Inge Weber was an endeared longtime member and former president of the Bar Harbor Garden Club (BHGC) which promotes community gardening and healthy, beautiful environments enhanced by gardens.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$500 to $1,000
Application Opening Date:
Applicants must submit the application and essay by May 1st of any given year. The essay “My Plans for the Inge C B Weber Scholarship,” should demonstrate the use of the funding to meet the needs of the student for continuation of their studies.
The application information and essay are to be delivered to the Scholarship Chairman for the Bar Harbor Garden Club at the address below. The judging will be by committee of BHGC membership and convened by the Chairman.
The winning candidate (s) will be notified by June 1st by the Chairman.
The application information and essay are to be delivered to the Scholarship Chairman for the Bar Harbor Garden Club at the address below. The judging will be by committee of BHGC membership and convened by the Chairman.
The winning candidate (s) will be notified by June 1st by the Chairman.
Application Deadline:
May 1st
Island Institute Scholarship
Resident of Maine’s fifteen year-round unbridged island communities, currently enrolled in or have graduated from the highest grade level available at your island school. (Chebeague, Cliff, Great Diamond, Long, Peaks, Frenchboro, Great Cranberry, Islesford, Swan’s, Isle au Haut, Islesboro, Matinicus, Monhegan, North Haven, Vinalhaven.)
High school juniors are invited to apply to our MAP (Mentoring, Access, and Persistence) Program.
High school seniors and current college students should apply to the Maine Island Scholarship Renewal.
High school juniors are invited to apply to our MAP (Mentoring, Access, and Persistence) Program.
High school seniors and current college students should apply to the Maine Island Scholarship Renewal.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Scholarship Amount:
Varies — roughly $500/year, renewable for up to four years of undergraduate education.
Application Opening Date:
December 1 – February 28
Application Deadline:
February 28th
James V. Day Scholarship, Maine American Legion Past Commander’s Club
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 nontraditional students returning to school.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
$500
Application Deadline:
May 1st
Joseph A. DiPietro Memorial Scholarship
The Joseph A. DiPietro Memorial Scholarship was established in 2003 in memory of respected businessman and longtime Portland Water District Trustee, Joe DiPietro. Joe served on the Portland Water District Board from 1988 to 2003 and owned DiPietro’s Sandwich Shop on Cumberland Avenue in Portland. He was very active in the community and committed to youth, family, and education. When he wasn’t working at his store or representing local residents on the Portland Water District Board of Trustees, he could be found volunteering through the Boys and Girls Club, St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, or the Lions Club.
The scholarship will be awarded to an individual in the Portland Water District service area who is pursuing a career that is applicable to the water/wastewater industry, demonstrates financial need, a commitment to the community, and a desire to improve public health and the environment.
– Students must live in a community served by PWD (Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, Windham, Gorham, Raymond, Cumberland, Falmouth, Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth, or Standish).
– Students must be pursuing a career that is applicable to the water/wastewater industry (e.g., water/wastewater treatment technology, HVAC, electrical, automation technology, instrumentation, plumbing, pipefitting, fire science, environmental studies, applied sciences, engineering, public administration) and must demonstrate a commitment to PWD’s mission to protect public health, public safety, and the environment.
Preference will be given to student(s) that:
– attend or plan to attend a community college, trade school or an accredited college or university in PWD’s member communities (University of Southern Maine, University of New England, Southern Maine Community College),
– are the first in their family to attend college,
– demonstrate a commitment to the community through volunteer efforts,
– and show high academic performance.
– Students must demonstrate financial need.
– Funds must be used towards tuition.
– The scholarship will be given on a one-time basis; it is not renewable.
The scholarship will be awarded to an individual in the Portland Water District service area who is pursuing a career that is applicable to the water/wastewater industry, demonstrates financial need, a commitment to the community, and a desire to improve public health and the environment.
– Students must live in a community served by PWD (Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, Windham, Gorham, Raymond, Cumberland, Falmouth, Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth, or Standish).
– Students must be pursuing a career that is applicable to the water/wastewater industry (e.g., water/wastewater treatment technology, HVAC, electrical, automation technology, instrumentation, plumbing, pipefitting, fire science, environmental studies, applied sciences, engineering, public administration) and must demonstrate a commitment to PWD’s mission to protect public health, public safety, and the environment.
Preference will be given to student(s) that:
– attend or plan to attend a community college, trade school or an accredited college or university in PWD’s member communities (University of Southern Maine, University of New England, Southern Maine Community College),
– are the first in their family to attend college,
– demonstrate a commitment to the community through volunteer efforts,
– and show high academic performance.
– Students must demonstrate financial need.
– Funds must be used towards tuition.
– The scholarship will be given on a one-time basis; it is not renewable.
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$1,500
Application Opening Date:
March 1st
Application Deadline:
March 31st
Joseph B. Ezhaya Memorial Scholarship
Applicants must be currently attending a Mid-Maine Chamber-area high school: Lawrence, Winslow, Mt. View, Waterville, Messalonskee, MCI, Erskine, Calvary Temple or Good Will-Hinckley; maintain an academic average of a “C” or better; complete a required essay on citizenship; show evidence of community service and involvement; be enrolled in an accredited New England college or university.
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$3,000
Application Deadline:
April 18th
Journalism Education Foundation of New England Scholarship
Candidates for the JEFNE Scholarship must:
– be a resident of New England (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, or VT).
– be a high school senior or undergraduate college student studying journalism or a related field and planning to attend college in the fall of 2024.
– have a GPA of 3.0 or above.
– demonstrate a serious interest in a career in journalism by sending a cover letter, transcript, resume or biography, and letter of recommendation.
– submit a body of published work in a school news publication, general circulation newspaper, or a similar publication or a body of work prepared for a journalism class. A minimum of three works must be submitted.
– be a resident of New England (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, or VT).
– be a high school senior or undergraduate college student studying journalism or a related field and planning to attend college in the fall of 2024.
– have a GPA of 3.0 or above.
– demonstrate a serious interest in a career in journalism by sending a cover letter, transcript, resume or biography, and letter of recommendation.
– submit a body of published work in a school news publication, general circulation newspaper, or a similar publication or a body of work prepared for a journalism class. A minimum of three works must be submitted.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Scholarship Amount:
Up to $2000
Application Deadline:
March 29th
Kennebec Valley Community College Foundation Scholarship
Students planning to enroll at KVCC who have financial need as determined by the FAFSA.
Some scholarship funds give priority consideration to students living in Albion or Somerset County, or having graduated from Lawrence High School, or having been employed or being a descendent of someone previously employed at Dexter Shoe or Marden’s.
Some scholarship funds give priority consideration to students living in Albion or Somerset County, or having graduated from Lawrence High School, or having been employed or being a descendent of someone previously employed at Dexter Shoe or Marden’s.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
Varies, $100-3,500, average award is $700.
Application Opening Date:
Priority consideration is given to students submitting an application prior to August 15th of the award year. Late applications are reviewed on a funds available basis.
Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation Scholarship
Any senior at a local public high school in the market areas of York County where Kennebunk Savings has a branch office.
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$1,000 for each area school.
Kids’ Chance of Maine Scholarship
Kids’ Chance of Maine is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides scholarships for children of workers that have been seriously injured or killed in a compensable work-related accident or occupational disease.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$1,000-$5,000
Lamey-Wellehan Maine Difference Scholarship
A Maine student who will be attending a Maine college or university, with both the commitment and ability to have a positive impact on Maine’s economy and/or environment. The focus of the student’s studies should be on the ecology and economics of Maine. The emphasis on these aspects with Maine as an intense background is structured to insure that both the student and the State of Maine benefit from the scholarship and careers that result from the student’s education. The student may be in high school, or within four years of having graduated from high school. Three scholarships are available.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$1,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study
Application Opening Date:
February 1
Application Deadline:
May 30th
Landry/French Construction Scholarship
Open to students entering or enrolled undergraduate for the 2025/2026 school year, in a construction-related program such as construction management, construction engineering technology, architecture, engineering, STEM, trades, or a related field of study. To be eligible, students must be:
• A Maine resident.
• Attending or enrolled at an accredited undergraduate construction-related degree or trade institute.
• In good academic standing.
• A Maine resident.
• Attending or enrolled at an accredited undergraduate construction-related degree or trade institute.
• In good academic standing.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Open to postgrads
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
$2,500
Application Opening Date:
March 1
Application Deadline:
April 30th
Latimer-Hutchinson Scholarship
Graduating high school students, and home-schooled students age 17 or older, residing in Cumberland or York Counties may apply. Grant will be based on demonstrated and passionate dedication to photography.
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
April 30th
Lawrence Alan Spiegel Remembrance Scholarship – The Holocaust Human Rights Center of Maine
Open to any high school senior or homeschooled 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.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$1,000
Application Opening Date:
January 1
Application Deadline:
April 15th
Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Scholarships
Chamber Member Employee Scholarship
One award of $1,000
Be employed at least part time by an LA Metro Chamber member in good standing
At least 18 years old
Have not graduated from a traditional high school program in the last 12 months
High School Senior Scholarship
One award of $500 per high school
Be a graduating senior at a high school in Androscoggin County; planning to attend a local institution of higher learning
Be recommended by your high school guidance counselor, teacher, or principal
College for ME – Androscoggin Scholarship
A minimum of one award per recipient of $500 per semester or the cost of the class in Androscoggin County
Have previously earned a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma
Open To:
High School
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
Up to $1,000
Lou Fontana Scholarship Fund
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 nontraditional path to the profession.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Open to postgrads
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
$750
Application Deadline:
March 17th
MAAF Foundation (Maine Association of Agricultural Fairs)
The MAAF Foundation (Maine Association of Agricultural Fairs) will be granting at least two (2) $2,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors pursuing postsecondary education in an agricultural-related field.
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$2,000
Application Opening Date:
01/01/2024
Application Deadline:
April 15th
Maine 4-H Foundation Post Secondary Scholarships
Qualified candidates must be:
1) A current member of 4-H who is currently active in 4-H activities; and
2) A graduating senior or an individual who has graduated from high school but has delayed postsecondary school for no more than one year.
1) A current member of 4-H who is currently active in 4-H activities; and
2) A graduating senior or an individual who has graduated from high school but has delayed postsecondary school for no more than one year.
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$500 – $2,500
Application Opening Date:
On or after December 1 of the award year.
Application Deadline:
March 4th
Maine Art Education Association High School Scholarship
1. A high school senior attending a school in Maine
2. Currently enrolled in a visual arts class
3. Nominated by a teacher who is a current member of the Maine Art Education Association
4. Pursuing a degree in fine arts or design fields
2. Currently enrolled in a visual arts class
3. Nominated by a teacher who is a current member of the Maine Art Education Association
4. Pursuing a degree in fine arts or design fields
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$500 -$1,500 – non-renewable
Application Opening Date:
February
Application Deadline:
May 1st
Maine Blue Collar Scholarship
This scholarship is available to high school students throughout the state who are pursuing training in the trades or manufacturing.
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
Scholarships range from $500 to $2,500 and can be used for tools, books, uniforms, tuition, or housing.
Application Deadline:
April 15th
Maine Campground Owners Association Scholarship
Scholarships are for Maine students studying for a career in outdoor recreation.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
$500
Application Opening Date:
On or after January 1 of the award year.
Application Deadline:
April 1st
Maine Chiefs of Police Association Scholarship (In honor of Thomas L. Landers and Charles L. Jackson)
Any graduating high school senior who intends to pursue a career or profession related to law enforcement.
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
2 — $1,000 scholarships for any two- or four-year post-high-school law enforcement scholastic program.
Maine Christmas Tree Association Scholarship
Each MCTA Scholarship applicant must be a Maine resident, must have completed high school and have a need for financial aid. Applicant should have work experience on a Christmas tree farm or whose family is a current MCTA member in good standing. Preference is given to those who have been involved in the industry in some form and/or those interested in a career in natural resources.
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
One scholarship each year, and only once per person.
Application Deadline:
October 1st
Maine Community Foundation Scholarships
The Maine Community Foundation awards more than $2 million each year from more than 525 scholarship funds. Scholarship funds are available for students of all ages attending secondary, postsecondary, and graduate education programs. We also have several scholarships that are for individuals to attend aspirational or nontraditional programs.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Open to postgrads
Returning to School
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 Opening Date:
Typically applications become available in January of the award year.
Maine Grocers and Food Producers Association Scholarship
Applicants must be a dependent of an employee or owner of a MGFPA member company OR be a student employee of a company that is a MGFPA member company. Our scholarships are awarded to students who have successfully completed the requirements for graduation from an accredited high school or who are currently enrolled in a 2-, 4-, or 5-year accredited college program. Students must also be residents of the State of Maine and enrolled as full-time students for the fall semester.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$1,000
Application Opening Date:
January 1 of award year.
Application Deadline:
May 24th
Maine Island Scholarships
The scholarship provides financial support for high achieving students with a demonstrated financial need. Applicants should demonstrate a high level of commitment to their academics, extracurriculars, communities, and development as leaders.
Must meet one or more of the following requirements:
• Fully matriculated undergraduate student living on one of Maine’s year-round, unbridged islands and pursuing post-secondary education (2-year, 4-year, or vocational/technical) at an accredited institution
• Currently enrolled in or have graduated from the highest grade available at your island school
• Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $15,000 or less from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Must meet one or more of the following requirements:
• Fully matriculated undergraduate student living on one of Maine’s year-round, unbridged islands and pursuing post-secondary education (2-year, 4-year, or vocational/technical) at an accredited institution
• Currently enrolled in or have graduated from the highest grade available at your island school
• Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $15,000 or less from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Maine Legislative Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Maine Legislature annually recognizes one student from each county who is currently pursuing or planning to pursue education at a two- or four-year degree-granting Maine college or technical school. Awards are given to Maine resident high school seniors or full- or part-time postsecondary students accepted to or enrolled in accredited Maine colleges for graduate or undergraduate degrees.
Congratulations to the 2025 Legislative Memorial Scholarship Recipients.
(Recipients selected from applications submitted by June 1, 2024 deadline.)
Androscoggin – Anthony Ayer
Aroostook – Emilia Wilkins
Cumberland – Jared Conant
Franklin – Abigail Bartlett
Hancock – Ava VanDorn
Kennebec – Sequora Kelley
Knox – Anna Carpenter
Lincoln – Marshall Addy
Oxford – Cameron Sherbinski
Penobscot – Madison Girard
Piscataquis – no applicant
Sagadahoc – Lauren Roinestad
Somerset – Charlotte Hands
Waldo – Emily Mello
Washington – Finn Merritt
York – Charles Carroll
Congratulations to the 2025 Legislative Memorial Scholarship Recipients.
(Recipients selected from applications submitted by June 1, 2024 deadline.)
Androscoggin – Anthony Ayer
Aroostook – Emilia Wilkins
Cumberland – Jared Conant
Franklin – Abigail Bartlett
Hancock – Ava VanDorn
Kennebec – Sequora Kelley
Knox – Anna Carpenter
Lincoln – Marshall Addy
Oxford – Cameron Sherbinski
Penobscot – Madison Girard
Piscataquis – no applicant
Sagadahoc – Lauren Roinestad
Somerset – Charlotte Hands
Waldo – Emily Mello
Washington – Finn Merritt
York – Charles Carroll
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
$1,000; one per county; 16 total.
Application Opening Date:
Early to mid-February of award year.
Application Deadline:
June 2nd
Maine Machine Products Company Scholarship for Machine Tool Technology at CMCC
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.
Open To:
High School
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
The scholarship will cover tuition, books, and lab fees for the full program.
Application Opening Date:
February 1st of the award year
Application Deadline:
April 15th
Maine Manufacturing Career & Training Foundation Scholarship
The applicant must have a sincere desire to further their education in precision machining technology, manufacturing technology, welding or engineering.
The recipient of any scholarship award must have applied to enter a precision machining technology, manufacturing technology, welding or engineering program at a Maine college/university in the fall and must be accepted as a student at that college or university, and also must be a Maine resident.
The recipient of any scholarship award must have applied to enter a precision machining technology, manufacturing technology, welding or engineering program at a Maine college/university in the fall and must be accepted as a student at that college or university, and also must be a Maine resident.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
Varies; determined by the selection committee.
Application Opening Date:
Application opens November 1st
Application Deadline:
April 30th
Maine Medical Education Trust (MMET) Scholarship Fund
The Maine Medical Education Trust (MMET) Scholarship Fund was established by Dr. Jo Linder to provide scholarships to medical students who demonstrate financial need and have a connection to Maine. Since the establishment of the Fund, it has grown with several generous donations made through the MMA’s Annual Fundraising Campaign and other fund-raising efforts. Applicants must be at least a 2nd year medical student (MD or DO) in good standing. A limited number of scholarships may be granted each year.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
Open to postgrads
Returning to School
Application Deadline:
May 1st
Maine Public Relations Council Scholarships (3)
Open to graduating high school seniors interested in pursuing a communications-related field and accepted to attend an accredited Maine college or university, and to college students currently enrolled in such a program and continuing their college education. Applicants must plan to pursue a major in an accredited communications program including public relations, broadcasting, journalism, marketing, advertising, or related communications areas. Eligible students must hold a minimum 3.0 GPA at the time of application. These awards recognize outstanding academic achievement, career aspirations, and relevant course, volunteer, or work experience in a communications-related field.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Scholarship Amount:
Three $1,000 scholarships
Application Opening Date:
March 1
Application Deadline:
May 31st
Maine Service Employees Association
High school seniors attending college for the first time as a freshman who are dependents of dues-paying members of the Maine Service 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.
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
3 – $500 to MSEA members; 4 – $1000 to $1,500 to dependents of dues-paying members, 3 – $750 to Maine Community College students.
Application Opening Date:
On or after February 1 of the award year.
Maine State Golf Association Scholarship
Candidate must have an active interest in golf; have need for financial assistance to attend college; be a graduate or a prospective graduate from an accredited high school; be a legal resident of Maine; and be outstanding in character, integrity, and leadership as shown by participation in extracurricular, civic, and/or community activities.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
$1,500 for one academic year of undergraduate study to a maximum of $6,000 for four consecutive academic years of undergraduate study
Application Opening Date:
April 15
Application Deadline:
May 15th
Maine State Society of Washington, D.C. Foundation, Inc.
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.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
Scholarship Amount:
$1,000
Application Opening Date:
January 1st of the award year.
Application Deadline:
March 15th
Maine State Troopers Foundation Women in Law Enforcement Scholarship
Any graduating female high school senior who intends to enroll in a law enforcement or criminal justice program at a college or university.
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
(2) $1,000 scholarships for any two- or four-year post-high school law enforcement or criminal justice academic program.
Application Deadline:
April 4th
Maine Veterinary Education Foundation Scholarship
The Maine Veterinary Education Foundation (MVEF) is a private foundation that awards scholarships to Maine students that have completed at least one year of veterinary or veterinary technology programs.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
Application Opening Date:
April 2025
Application Deadline:
May 31st
MaineGeneral Health Scholarship Program
MaineGeneral Health and individual sponsors offer a number of scholarships to support the education of health care professionals. Scholarships are given to individuals pursuing degrees in health care disciplines practiced at MaineGeneral Health.
Scholarships are awarded based on the following criteria:
• Residence within MaineGeneral’s service area. (See link below under Application Process.)
• Acceptance at an accredited school or licensed program
• Pursuit of a degree in health care disciplines practiced at MaineGeneral Health
• Scholastic achievement (must have a minimum GPA of 2.5, or 85 for high school students)
• Financial need
• Civic contribution
Scholarships are awarded based on the following criteria:
• Residence within MaineGeneral’s service area. (See link below under Application Process.)
• Acceptance at an accredited school or licensed program
• Pursuit of a degree in health care disciplines practiced at MaineGeneral Health
• Scholastic achievement (must have a minimum GPA of 2.5, or 85 for high school students)
• Financial need
• Civic contribution
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Open to postgrads
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
$500–$2,500
Application Opening Date:
mid-February
Application Deadline:
April 2nd
Mainely Character Scholarship
– Student must live in Maine.
– Student is graduating from high school in the year of the application.
– Student’s high school is located in Maine. We do not accept applications from students attending high school out of state.
– Student will be going on to an accredited postsecondary institution after graduation from high school.
If you are considering a “gap year” between high school and postsecondary education, you must apply during your senior year of high school, and you must have already committed to a postsecondary institution.
– Student is graduating from high school in the year of the application.
– Student’s high school is located in Maine. We do not accept applications from students attending high school out of state.
– Student will be going on to an accredited postsecondary institution after graduation from high school.
If you are considering a “gap year” between high school and postsecondary education, you must apply during your senior year of high school, and you must have already committed to a postsecondary institution.
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$5,000
Application Opening Date:
01/01/24
Application Deadline:
March 1st
MAP (Mentoring, Access, and Persistence)
Provides a cohort experience, leadership training, and individual support for navigating options after high school, as well as access to a peer mentor and scholarship for students who enroll in post-secondary education.
To be *eligible to participate in MAP, applicant must be…
– A resident of or attending high school on one of Maine’s year-round, un-bridged islands
– Currently enrolled in or have graduated from the highest grade available at your island school
– Current high school junior or senior
*Extenuating circumstances regarding age and island residency considered on a case-by-case basis (including magnet student situations)
To be *eligible to participate in MAP, applicant must be…
– A resident of or attending high school on one of Maine’s year-round, un-bridged islands
– Currently enrolled in or have graduated from the highest grade available at your island school
– Current high school junior or senior
*Extenuating circumstances regarding age and island residency considered on a case-by-case basis (including magnet student situations)
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
• $2,000 scholarships for post-secondary education • MAP scholars who successfully meet program requirements will receive a scholarship of $500/year for up to four years of post-secondary study or training
Application Opening Date:
Rolling application beginning January 1st of junior year through to senior year
Mary Lou Marks Smith Scholarship
Community college students who are legal residents of the state of Maine majoring in horticulture, floral design or related fields may apply.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
February 1st
Maureen D. Keller Undergraduate Scholarship
Students eligible to receive the Keller Scholarship will:
•Have been a participant of the previous year’s Keller BLOOM Program.
•Be a high school senior at the time of application.
•Be enrolled in a college/university program for the academic year following the award.
•Intend to major in one of the STEM fields.
•Have been a participant of the previous year’s Keller BLOOM Program.
•Be a high school senior at the time of application.
•Be enrolled in a college/university program for the academic year following the award.
•Intend to major in one of the STEM fields.
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
April 15th
Mitchell Scholarship
• Applicants must be full-time residents of Maine; boarding students from households with residency outside of Maine are not eligible.
• Applicants must be graduating in the spring from a public high school in Maine.
• Applicants should plan to attend a two-year or four-year degree program at an accredited college or university in the fall semester immediately following their high school graduation; those applicants considering deferred admission should contact the Mitchell Institute to confirm their eligibility.
• Candidates are evaluated based on the following criteria: academic potential, community impact, and financial need.
• Applicants must be graduating in the spring from a public high school in Maine.
• Applicants should plan to attend a two-year or four-year degree program at an accredited college or university in the fall semester immediately following their high school graduation; those applicants considering deferred admission should contact the Mitchell Institute to confirm their eligibility.
• Candidates are evaluated based on the following criteria: academic potential, community impact, and financial need.
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$10,000 to be paid out in four equal installments of $2,500
Application Opening Date:
December 1
Application Deadline:
March 1st
MMA Douglas M. Eugley Memorial Scholarship for Public Service
Any high school senior who is a Maine resident and plans to further their education at Maine a community college, trade school, or university with the intent of pursuing a career in municipal government or public service is eligible.
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$1500
Application Opening Date:
01/01/2024
Application Deadline:
April 30th
MMA Douglas M. Eugley Scholarship for Public Service
Open to any Maine resident, who is a high school senior, and plans to further their education at a community college, trade school or university, located in Maine, with the intent of pursuing a career in municipal government or public service.
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$1,000
Application Opening Date:
Applications are being accepted now and will be accepted beginning January 1 in future years.
Application Deadline:
March 31st
MMG Insurance Company Scholarship
Must be a graduating senior from Aroostook County interested in pursing business-related fields.
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
Four $1,000 scholarships awarded annually.
Application Opening Date:
As determined by the guidance office
Application Deadline:
April 29th
Montello-Sawyer Memorial Scholarship
Any Maine member of the Appraisal Institute who is seeking a designation with the Appraisal Institute or seeking licensure.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
Up to 3 scholarships awarded per year for $1500
Application Opening Date:
Any time throughout the year.
Application Deadline:
June 1st
Native American Waiver and Scholarship Program
Students who are on the tribal census of a federally recognized North American tribe or who have a parent or grandparent on the tribal census. Some residency requirements may apply.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
Varies — waivers covering tuition and fees at University of Maine System universities, and scholarships subsidizing room and board charges at University of Maine System campuses which provide housing.
Nell Goff Memorial Scholarship
PURPOSE: To encourage and financially aid students who are currently majoring in horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, conservation, forestry, botany, agronomy, plant pathology, environmental control, city planning, or other gardening related fields.
QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify, one must have successfully completed the second year of college/university study and have a declared major in areas related to those denoted above. Priority is given to a resident of the St. Croix District (Hancock County and the southern part of Washington County). College sophomores are eligible, as they will be entering their junior year the following fall. Graduate students must be enrolled for the fall semester following the award. If awaiting acceptance to graduate school, notify the chairman of acceptance by April 25th of any given year to be considered, with all other materials previously POSTMARKED by the March 1st deadline.
QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify, one must have successfully completed the second year of college/university study and have a declared major in areas related to those denoted above. Priority is given to a resident of the St. Croix District (Hancock County and the southern part of Washington County). College sophomores are eligible, as they will be entering their junior year the following fall. Graduate students must be enrolled for the fall semester following the award. If awaiting acceptance to graduate school, notify the chairman of acceptance by April 25th of any given year to be considered, with all other materials previously POSTMARKED by the March 1st deadline.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
Open to postgrads
Scholarship Amount:
$2000
Application Opening Date:
Jan. 1
Application Deadline:
March 1st
New England Employee Benefits Council Scholarship Program
In order to be eligible, a student must:
– Be a college student (undergraduate or graduate) studying in an accredited academic program leading to a degree; either residing in New England, or enrolled in a college in New England.
– Demonstrate an interest in a career in the employee benefits field through either course of study or work experience.
Current NEEBC Board members, their spouses, and children are not eligible to participate
– Be a college student (undergraduate or graduate) studying in an accredited academic program leading to a degree; either residing in New England, or enrolled in a college in New England.
– Demonstrate an interest in a career in the employee benefits field through either course of study or work experience.
Current NEEBC Board members, their spouses, and children are not eligible to participate
Open To:
Scholarship Amount:
Up to $5,000, not to exceed the annual tuition fee. May be renewable.
Application Deadline:
April 1st
Old York Garden Club Scholarship
The Old York Garden Club raises funds regularly to support this scholarship award. The recipient will be that student who shows outstanding achievement and promise in any of the allied plant sciences including, but not limited to:
Botany, conservation, ecology, environmental studies, forestry, horticulture, landscape design, or sustainable agriculture.
This scholarship is in memory of Marion Prince Hosmer and is typically a minimum of $1,000. It will be paid directly to your institution in your name.
The eligible applicant:
• must be a legal Maine resident;
• must be a full-time student majoring in any of the allied plant sciences or related degree programs; and
• must have completed at least one full year of study at an institution of higher learning in the state of Maine or at the University of New Hampshire.
Botany, conservation, ecology, environmental studies, forestry, horticulture, landscape design, or sustainable agriculture.
This scholarship is in memory of Marion Prince Hosmer and is typically a minimum of $1,000. It will be paid directly to your institution in your name.
The eligible applicant:
• must be a legal Maine resident;
• must be a full-time student majoring in any of the allied plant sciences or related degree programs; and
• must have completed at least one full year of study at an institution of higher learning in the state of Maine or at the University of New Hampshire.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
Scholarship Amount:
$2700
Application Opening Date:
February 5th
Application Deadline:
April 30th
OMNE/Nursing Leaders of Maine Scholarship
Any Maine individual enrolled in a Maine accredited BSN or MSN nursing bachelors degree program with an overall grade point average of “C” or better in current program.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Open to postgrads
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
Approximately $500.
Application Opening Date:
On or after January 1 of the award year.
Application Deadline:
May 1st
Pastel Society of Maine
Any Maine high school senior accepted into post secondary school 2025- 26 academic year in a fine arts or visual design program of study. This scholarship amount is $750, ($500 cash, and $250 art materials credit).
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$750
Application Opening Date:
February 1st
Application Deadline:
May 15th
Patriot Education Scholarship
In 2007, Patriot Mutual Holding Company merged into Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance Company, with Frankenmuth being the surviving company and owner of Patriot’s two wholly owned subsidiaries, Patriot Insurance Company and Patriot Life Insurance Company, both Maine-domiciled companies. Frankenmuth, founded on the tradition of neighbor helping neighbor, is committed to supporting graduates of Maine high schools pursuing a degree in business at a college or university in Maine, and, to that end, has established the Patriot Education Scholarship Fund at the Maine Community Foundation.
Eligible students are graduating seniors of Maine high schools, or graduates within four years of the date of application, who are currently enrolled in a college or university in Maine pursuing a degree in business as a part-time (minimum of 9 credit hours per semester) or full-time student. There is a preference for applicants who have a demonstrated interest in personal and commercial insurance professions.
Eligible students are graduating seniors of Maine high schools, or graduates within four years of the date of application, who are currently enrolled in a college or university in Maine pursuing a degree in business as a part-time (minimum of 9 credit hours per semester) or full-time student. There is a preference for applicants who have a demonstrated interest in personal and commercial insurance professions.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
Scholarship Amount:
Typically a minimum of $5,000 per recipient
Application Deadline:
June 1st
Pearl Ramsey Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Applicant must be a resident of Kennebec County, Maine and demonstrate a desire to specialize in the field of nursing.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Open to postgrads
Returning to School
Penobscot Nation Scholarship
Members of the Penobscot Nation enrolled in a degree-granting program.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
Varies
Application Deadline:
July 15th
Portland Housing Authority Scholarship
This scholarship is specifically for students of any age or degree/certificate level on the lease in Portland Housing Authority subsidized housing. It is not geographically tied to Portland as long as the Voucher/subsidy is issued or managed through Portland Housing Authority.
To be eligible, applicant must:
– Be a current, legal, Portland Housing Authority public housing or Section 8 voucher resident/Participant.
– Be a graduating high school senior, Diploma/GED/HiSET recipient, or already attending an institution of higher education.
– Be awaiting acceptance into or has been accepted for admission to an accredited post-secondary vocational school, trade school, technical school, college, or university for the upcoming academic year.
– Be able to demonstrate financial need in order to attend such an institution.
– Have demonstrated community leadership through volunteer work or involvement at school or in the community
To be eligible, applicant must:
– Be a current, legal, Portland Housing Authority public housing or Section 8 voucher resident/Participant.
– Be a graduating high school senior, Diploma/GED/HiSET recipient, or already attending an institution of higher education.
– Be awaiting acceptance into or has been accepted for admission to an accredited post-secondary vocational school, trade school, technical school, college, or university for the upcoming academic year.
– Be able to demonstrate financial need in order to attend such an institution.
– Have demonstrated community leadership through volunteer work or involvement at school or in the community
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Open to postgrads
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
Up to $5,000
Application Opening Date:
Late February
Application Deadline:
May 15th
Portland Players’ Joseph Thomas Memorial Scholarship
Students who will be pursuing an education in the fine arts at the college level. The scholarships are in memory of Joseph D. Thomas, a long-time director for The Portland Players.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Open to postgrads
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
There may 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.
Application Deadline:
April 15th
Portland Rossini Club Scholarships
Scholarship competition for College Music Majors in three categories – instrumental, piano, and vocal. There are three scholarships:
• Emily K. Rand Instrumental Scholarship
• Lucia A. Wright Piano Scholarship
• Barbara C. Littlefield Vocal Scholarship
Open to Maine residents above the age of 17 who are registered as music majors at an accredited music school, college, or university. Previous first-place winners of the scholarships may not apply.
• Emily K. Rand Instrumental Scholarship
• Lucia A. Wright Piano Scholarship
• Barbara C. Littlefield Vocal Scholarship
Open to Maine residents above the age of 17 who are registered as music majors at an accredited music school, college, or university. Previous first-place winners of the scholarships may not apply.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Open to postgrads
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
Scholarships range from $800 to $1,200
Application Opening Date:
January each year.
PROSPER Scholarship
To be eligible, candidates must:
– Not be eligible for federal financial aid
– Be living in the state of Maine
– Sustain a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher
– Plan to enroll in a Maine college or university
– Demonstrate financial need
– Not be eligible for federal financial aid
– Be living in the state of Maine
– Sustain a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher
– Plan to enroll in a Maine college or university
– Demonstrate financial need
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Open to postgrads
Scholarship Amount:
Up to $5,000
Rene & Constance Rodrigue Memorial Scholarship
Applicant must reside in Kennebec County, be a member of the graduating class of a local high school, and must be accepted for admission to an accredited post-secondary or vocational institution. Additionally, the applicant must be pursuing a field of study in one of the following areas: carpentry, plumbing, electrical, architecture, or engineering.
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
April 1st
Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
– Be a Maine resident entering first year of postsecondary education.
– Intend to enroll/be enrolled in a two (2) or four (4) year degree-granting college or university, which is accredited by the Association of Schools and Colleges.
– Show a strong desire to complete degree program.
Requirements:
– Academic excellence demonstrated by the content of the applicant’s transcript and GPA
– Contributions to school, community, and/or work environment
– Demonstrated financial need
– Two letters of recommendation
– A personal essay of 300 words or more
– Be a Maine resident entering first year of postsecondary education.
– Intend to enroll/be enrolled in a two (2) or four (4) year degree-granting college or university, which is accredited by the Association of Schools and Colleges.
– Show a strong desire to complete degree program.
Requirements:
– Academic excellence demonstrated by the content of the applicant’s transcript and GPA
– Contributions to school, community, and/or work environment
– Demonstrated financial need
– Two letters of recommendation
– A personal essay of 300 words or more
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$5,000
Application Opening Date:
January 1
Application Deadline:
April 1st
Risk Management Association (RMA) – Maine Chapter Scholarship Program
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
*Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada.
*Be a current college student enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States or Canada and will continue to be enrolled full time for the entire 2022-2023 academic year.
*Intends to work in the banking industry following graduation.
*Maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale overall (or equivalent).
Applicants do not have to be a current RMA member, but they must join (free) and remain a member to receive and renew their scholarship.
RMA employees and their dependents are ineligible to apply. Others ineligible to participate include current members of the Board of Directors of RMA and the RMA Foundation and their families.
*Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada.
*Be a current college student enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States or Canada and will continue to be enrolled full time for the entire 2022-2023 academic year.
*Intends to work in the banking industry following graduation.
*Maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale overall (or equivalent).
Applicants do not have to be a current RMA member, but they must join (free) and remain a member to receive and renew their scholarship.
RMA employees and their dependents are ineligible to apply. Others ineligible to participate include current members of the Board of Directors of RMA and the RMA Foundation and their families.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
If selected as a recipient, the student will receive an award ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.
Application Opening Date:
After January 1 of the award year.
Application Deadline:
March 31st
Robert G. Fuller, Jr. Scholarship
Applicant must be a member of a graduating class of a local high school, reside in area code 04300 to 04399 at the time of application, and have demonstrated financial need and merit. The student must have been accepted for admission to a post-secondary college or university and be pursuing a full-time course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree.
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$22,500
Application Deadline:
April 1st
Ron Cote Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually to a child or grandchild of a VA Maine Healthcare System Employee (Active or Retired), who is a graduating high school senior and has been accepted for a 2 or 4 year degree program, either academic or technical.
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$1,300
Application Deadline:
April 1st
Russell Libby Agricultural Scholars Award
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$1,500.00
Scott Thorne Memorial Scholarship
There will be a scholarship(s) awarded to a MHS graduating senior from Sidney upon successful completion of the first semester of college.
– Planning to pursue a business degree, or attend a community college, or attend a four-year college.
– Be a graduating senior from the Town of Sidney.
– Have community service experience.
– Planning to pursue a business degree, or attend a community college, or attend a four-year college.
– Be a graduating senior from the Town of Sidney.
– Have community service experience.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
Seacoast Security Trade School Scholarship
High school or college student enrolled or accepted into a Maine technical school program for the Fall of 2023. Minimum GPA of 2.5.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Scholarship Amount:
Scholarships awarded to up to two individuals at $1,000 each.
Application Deadline:
April 30th
Shelley Reed Memorial Scholarship
Eligible candidates must be:
• A high school senior who is in foster care for at least part of their final year in high school.
• Accepted to an in-state (Maine) public or private institution of higher education.
• A high school senior who is in foster care for at least part of their final year in high school.
• Accepted to an in-state (Maine) public or private institution of higher education.
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$1000
Application Opening Date:
02/01/2025
Application Deadline:
May 15th
Sidney Scholarship
The residents of the Town of Sidney have a proud history of recognizing the importance of education in a changing world, and being aware of the increased need for the support of education.
The Town of Sidney has established this Scholarship Fund to promote the value of higher education and to provide an opportunity for Sidney students to continue their tradition of quality education in becoming lifelong learners.
This scholarship will be awarded annually to:
• A graduating senior from the Town of Sidney.
• Must have been accepted for admission to a post-secondary institution.
• The recipient of this scholarship should have financial need and a demonstrated work ethic.
The Town of Sidney has established this Scholarship Fund to promote the value of higher education and to provide an opportunity for Sidney students to continue their tradition of quality education in becoming lifelong learners.
This scholarship will be awarded annually to:
• A graduating senior from the Town of Sidney.
• Must have been accepted for admission to a post-secondary institution.
• The recipient of this scholarship should have financial need and a demonstrated work ethic.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
Scholarship Amount:
The amount of the scholarship is unspecified and varies from year to year.
Society of Women Engineers – Maine Chapter
Any female graduating high school senior who is a Maine resident and intends to study engineering.
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$1,000
Southern Maine Coastal Community Scholarship
First-year and prospective students at the Landing School who reside in the southern coastal region of Maine.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$5,000
Steel-Pro Welding Scholarship
The scholarship program is designed to support and empower aspiring welders in the state of Maine by providing financial assistance to help them achieve their goals. This scholarship is open to all Maine 2023 graduates who have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and a commitment to pursuing a welding career for their secondary education or are going directly into the workforce in the Fall of 2023.
Open To:
High School
Application Deadline:
April 30th
STEM Opportunity Scholarships
These scholarships are available to residents of Franklin and Somerset counties who are between the ages of 16 and 64. Individuals must be accepted into or enrolled in a STEM related course of study that is beyond and/or outside of high school that leads to earning credential of value. People with all types of backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply.
Open To:
Scholarship Amount:
$2,000 to $4,000 (up to 10 scholarships may be awarded each year)
Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship
Candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements:
• Financial need including an SAI below $13,000
• Permanent resident of New England attending an accredited 4-year college or university in the US (full-time student)
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree for the first time
• 3.0 or higher GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
• Employed part-time (summer or during the school year)
• U.S citizen or noncitizen who has a current lawful presence in the United States and employment authorization
Candidates should also be goal-oriented, have good writing skills, demonstrate leadership qualities and sustained service to others (community, family, and friends), and undertake challenging coursework.
• Financial need including an SAI below $13,000
• Permanent resident of New England attending an accredited 4-year college or university in the US (full-time student)
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree for the first time
• 3.0 or higher GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
• Employed part-time (summer or during the school year)
• U.S citizen or noncitizen who has a current lawful presence in the United States and employment authorization
Candidates should also be goal-oriented, have good writing skills, demonstrate leadership qualities and sustained service to others (community, family, and friends), and undertake challenging coursework.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
$1,000–$15,000
Application Opening Date:
January 8
Application Deadline:
May 1st
Stratton Lumber, Inc.
High school seniors, whether from public or private high schools or homeschooled, who reside in the area serviced by Mt. Abram High School.
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
2 – $1,000.00
Application Opening Date:
Spring each year
T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Program
Child care center and family childcare educators may be eligible for a T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Scholarship if they:
• Live and work in Maine;
• Have a high school diploma or GED;
• Are employed at a licensed childcare facility or licensed family childcare home;
• Work a minimum of 30 hours a week and earn less than $25/hour; and
• Have the sponsorship of the early care and learning program which employs them.
• Live and work in Maine;
• Have a high school diploma or GED;
• Are employed at a licensed childcare facility or licensed family childcare home;
• Work a minimum of 30 hours a week and earn less than $25/hour; and
• Have the sponsorship of the early care and learning program which employs them.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
85-90% of tuition; book and expenses stipends
Totman Scholarship
▪ Graduating Seniors are not eligible for this Scholarship.
▪ Must be a graduate of Messalonskee High, and a resident of Sidney at the time of graduation.
▪ Must have been accepted for admission to a post secondary institution or vocational institution and must provide a letter from the registrar of that school or institution indicating proof of enrollment.
▪ Must be a graduate of Messalonskee High, and a resident of Sidney at the time of graduation.
▪ Must have been accepted for admission to a post secondary institution or vocational institution and must provide a letter from the registrar of that school or institution indicating proof of enrollment.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
Scholarship Amount:
The Scholarship amount will be based on financial need as determined by the Totman Scholarship Committee.
Town of Moscow Scholarship
Open to a high school graduate who is a resident of the town of Moscow.
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$2,500
Application Opening Date:
Up to two years following high school graduation.
Tyler Technologies Maine App Challenge Scholarship
You are eligible to participate in the Challenge if you meet the following requirements at the time of App Challenge entry:
1. You are a Maine-resident student attending high school or participating in a high school-level homeschool program (grades 9-12) in the state of Maine.
2. You are at least 13 years old at the time of submission.
3. You are not a child, stepchild, or household member of any person employed by Tyler Technologies or Educate Maine, and you are not a child, stepchild, or household member of a Maine App Challenge judge.
4. You have signed an App Challenge Participation, Consent and Release form (“Consent”) and submitted it with your submission. If you are under the age of 18 years old, you have informed your parent(s) or legal guardian of your desire to participate, and your Consent has been signed by a parent or legal guardian.
1. You are a Maine-resident student attending high school or participating in a high school-level homeschool program (grades 9-12) in the state of Maine.
2. You are at least 13 years old at the time of submission.
3. You are not a child, stepchild, or household member of any person employed by Tyler Technologies or Educate Maine, and you are not a child, stepchild, or household member of a Maine App Challenge judge.
4. You have signed an App Challenge Participation, Consent and Release form (“Consent”) and submitted it with your submission. If you are under the age of 18 years old, you have informed your parent(s) or legal guardian of your desire to participate, and your Consent has been signed by a parent or legal guardian.
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
First place: $6,000 scholarship; second place: $3,000 scholarship; third place: $1,000 scholarship
Application Opening Date:
The contest will be open on November 2
Application Deadline:
May 15th
UMaine Pulp & Paper Foundation Scholarship for Engineering Majors (Current Students)
Current UMaine engineering students (first-year, sophomore, junior). Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for the semester prior to a scholarship being awarded.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
Scholarship Amount:
$6,000 per year
UMaine Pulp & Paper Foundation Scholarship for Engineering Majors (First Year Student)
Entering first-year UMaine engineering student (current high school seniors).
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
Full UMaine tuition or $8,500 per year
Application Deadline:
December 31st
Unitil Scholarship Fund
The applicant must reside (primary address) and attend a school located in one of the cities/towns in Unitil service territories. Location eligibility can be verified at www.unitil.com/MEterritory. The applicant must also be enrolled in a degree program with a declared major or concentration in science, technology, engineering, or math.
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
March 31st
University Credit Union
UCU will award eight scholarships to students furthering their undergraduate education at the seven University of Maine System campuses and Maine Maritime Academy. Applicant must be a UCU member with account in good standing prior to the May 1 deadline.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
May 1st
University of Southern Maine
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/scholarships for details regarding the scholarship criteria.
www.usm.maine.edu/scholarships for details regarding the scholarship criteria.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
Varies.
Veterans’ Dependents Educational Benefits-Maine
Maine provides a 100% waiver of tuition and all mandatory fees for spouses and dependents of veterans as defined in Title 37B, Chapter 7, Section 505(2) at a Maine public college (University of Maine, Maine Maritime and Community College System). Specifically, veterans must meet the following criteria:
• 100% Permanent & Total disability rating.
• Killed in action.
• Died from a service connected disability.
• As a member of the Armed Forces on active duty was listed MIA for 90 days, captured or forcibly detained in the line of duty.
“Veteran” means any person who served in the military or naval forces of the United States and entered the service from this State or has been a resident of this State for five years immediately preceding application for aid and, if living, continues to reside in this State throughout the duration of benefits administered under the educational benefits program.
“Child” includes a stepchild who was adopted prior to turning 18 whose parent is married to an eligible veteran for at least 5 years and remains married to the veteran during the period for which benefits are received. If the child is unable to enroll in a degree program prior to turning 22 years of age due to service in the United States Armed Forces, then the child may apply to begin this benefit until reaching 26 years of age.
Schools covered under this program include the University of Maine System, Maine Community Colleges, and Maine Maritime Academy.
• 100% Permanent & Total disability rating.
• Killed in action.
• Died from a service connected disability.
• As a member of the Armed Forces on active duty was listed MIA for 90 days, captured or forcibly detained in the line of duty.
“Veteran” means any person who served in the military or naval forces of the United States and entered the service from this State or has been a resident of this State for five years immediately preceding application for aid and, if living, continues to reside in this State throughout the duration of benefits administered under the educational benefits program.
“Child” includes a stepchild who was adopted prior to turning 18 whose parent is married to an eligible veteran for at least 5 years and remains married to the veteran during the period for which benefits are received. If the child is unable to enroll in a degree program prior to turning 22 years of age due to service in the United States Armed Forces, then the child may apply to begin this benefit until reaching 26 years of age.
Schools covered under this program include the University of Maine System, Maine Community Colleges, and Maine Maritime Academy.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
100% waiver of tuition and mandated fees are covered
Application Opening Date:
Any time
Waterville Women’s Association Non-traditional Student Scholarship
The Waterville Woman’s Association offers need-based scholarships to eligible female-identifying or non-binary residents of the Waterville, Oakland, Fairfield or Winslow area planning to attend an accredited nonprofit postsecondary institution in Maine for the upcoming academic year. This year, we have streamlined the application process into a single form, accommodating three types of applicants:
First-Time Applicants: Students applying for the WWA scholarship for the first time, intending to be full-time students at a Maine-based accredited nonprofit postsecondary institution for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Re-applicants: Previous recipients of the WWA scholarship who plan to continue as full-time students at a Maine-based accredited nonprofit postsecondary institution for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Non-traditional Students: Individuals who delayed college entry after high school or obtained their GED/HiSet through Mid-Maine Adult Education and are enrolling as full-time students at a Maine-based accredited nonprofit postsecondary institution for the first time for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Applicant Requirements:
-Applicants must have been accepted by an accredited nonprofit postsecondary institution in Maine.
demonstrate financial need.
-Submit a complete application with all required documents by May 1, 2025. All correspondence is confidential between the applicant and the Association.
-Commit to full-time enrollment for the 2025-2026 academic year.
First-Time Applicants: Students applying for the WWA scholarship for the first time, intending to be full-time students at a Maine-based accredited nonprofit postsecondary institution for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Re-applicants: Previous recipients of the WWA scholarship who plan to continue as full-time students at a Maine-based accredited nonprofit postsecondary institution for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Non-traditional Students: Individuals who delayed college entry after high school or obtained their GED/HiSet through Mid-Maine Adult Education and are enrolling as full-time students at a Maine-based accredited nonprofit postsecondary institution for the first time for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Applicant Requirements:
-Applicants must have been accepted by an accredited nonprofit postsecondary institution in Maine.
demonstrate financial need.
-Submit a complete application with all required documents by May 1, 2025. All correspondence is confidential between the applicant and the Association.
-Commit to full-time enrollment for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
Varies
Application Opening Date:
February 1
Application Deadline:
May 1st
Waterville Women’s Association Scholarship (First Year Application)
The Waterville Woman’s Association awards need-based scholarships to qualified female identifying or non-binary individuals who are residents of the Waterville, Oakland, Fairfield, and Winslow areas and who will attend an accredited non-profit postsecondary institution in Maine during the next academic year.
The applicant must meet the following requirements:
1. Must have been accepted by an accredited non-profit postsecondary institution within the State of Maine.
2. Must demonstrate financial need.
3. Must submit an application no later than May 15 at 5:00 PM and include all supporting documents. All correspondence will be kept confidential between the applicant and the Association.
4. Must be a full-time student for the 2024-2025 academic year.
The applicant must meet the following requirements:
1. Must have been accepted by an accredited non-profit postsecondary institution within the State of Maine.
2. Must demonstrate financial need.
3. Must submit an application no later than May 15 at 5:00 PM and include all supporting documents. All correspondence will be kept confidential between the applicant and the Association.
4. Must be a full-time student for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
Varies
Application Opening Date:
February 1
Application Deadline:
May 15th
Waterville Women’s Association Scholarship (Reapplication)
The Waterville Woman’s Association awards need-based scholarships to qualified female identifying or non-binary individuals who are residents of the Waterville, Oakland, Fairfield, and Winslow areas and who will attend an accredited non-profit postsecondary institution in Maine during the next academic year.
The reapplicant must meet the following requirements:
1. Must have been accepted by an accredited non-profit postsecondary institution within the State of Maine.
2. Must demonstrate financial need.
3. Must have previously received a scholarship from the Waterville Woman’s Association.
4. Must be a full-time student for the 2024-2025 academic year.
The reapplicant must meet the following requirements:
1. Must have been accepted by an accredited non-profit postsecondary institution within the State of Maine.
2. Must demonstrate financial need.
3. Must have previously received a scholarship from the Waterville Woman’s Association.
4. Must be a full-time student for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
Scholarship Amount:
Varies
Application Opening Date:
February 1
Application Deadline:
May 15th
WBRC Centennial Scholarship
The recipient must be a graduating Maine high school senior that has been accepted to, and must attend, a two- or four-year postsecondary educational institution that is recognized as an accredited college by the appropriate licensing group, with a major in architecture or engineering.
The recipient must have at least a 2.5 grade point average at the end of the first semester. An official grade transcript must be provided to Accounts Payable at brianne.beck@wbrcae.com within one month after grades are distributed. For more information, please visit the WBRC website at https://www.wbrcae.com/about/centennial-scholarship/.
The recipient must have at least a 2.5 grade point average at the end of the first semester. An official grade transcript must be provided to Accounts Payable at brianne.beck@wbrcae.com within one month after grades are distributed. For more information, please visit the WBRC website at https://www.wbrcae.com/about/centennial-scholarship/.
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
May 1st
William P. & Gloria E. Fleming Scholarship
Applicant must be a member of the graduating class of Cony High School, must be accepted for admission to an accredited post-secondary institution, and be pursuing a career in the medical field. Additionally, the applicant must have maintained at least a ‘B’ grade-point average for the duration of his/her high school career.
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$2,100
Application Deadline:
April 1st
Woodstock Student Scholarship
Applicant must be a resident of the town of Woodstock, Maine.
Open To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$400 payable upon successful completion of first semester of college, to be applied toward second semester costs.
Application Opening Date:
Students may apply in their senior year of high school.
Worthington Scholarship
The Worthington Scholarship Foundation is committed to making a college education affordable for students in Maine by awarding scholarships to graduates of Maine public high schools who will be attending participating Maine colleges. Please visit www.worthingtonscholars.org for eligibility requirements and to apply.
Open To:
High School
WTS Maine Scholarship
High School Applicants-
The minimum criteria for selection are:
a) Applicant must be a female high school senior in the State of Maine or must have
graduated from a high school in the State of Maine within the last year.
b) Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
c) Currently studying math, science, and technology.
d) Considering a career in a transportation-related field.
Undergraduate Applicants-
The minimum criteria for selection are:
a) Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
b) Currently enrolled in an undergraduate two-year or four-year degree program in the State of Maine and in a transportation-related field, such as transportation engineering, planning, finance, or logistics.
d) Plans to pursue a career in a transportation-related field.
The minimum criteria for selection are:
a) Applicant must be a female high school senior in the State of Maine or must have
graduated from a high school in the State of Maine within the last year.
b) Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
c) Currently studying math, science, and technology.
d) Considering a career in a transportation-related field.
Undergraduate Applicants-
The minimum criteria for selection are:
a) Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
b) Currently enrolled in an undergraduate two-year or four-year degree program in the State of Maine and in a transportation-related field, such as transportation engineering, planning, finance, or logistics.
d) Plans to pursue a career in a transportation-related field.
Open To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
$1,000-$3,000
Application Opening Date:
December
Application Deadline:
March 7th
