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
- Adult Degree Completion 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.
Available 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.
Available To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Application Deadline:
May 2nd
Adult Degree Completion Scholarship
• Must be a resident of the state of Maine and classified as a United States Citizen.
• Must be a matriculated student at a University of Maine System institution seeking a first baccalaureate or associate degree.
• Must have a two-year gap (or more) since the last college attempt from any institution.
• Must have a minimum of 30 credits earned from any institution toward your degree. These credits must be accepted by your reentry institution.
• Must complete an academic year FAFSA and have an EFC of less than $20,000.
• Must be registered at least part-time: six to eight credits per semester. Enrollment of less than 6 credits will not be considered for the scholarship.
Available To:
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
Varies between $500 and $2000 per semester.
Application Deadline:
September 1st
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.
Available To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$2,700
Application Deadline:
April 20th
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.
Available To:
Enrolled in College
Open to postgrads
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
Up to $500 awarded annually
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.
Available 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.
Available 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.
Available To:
Open to postgrads
Scholarship Amount:
Varies — generally $1,000-2,500
Application Deadline:
November 3rd
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Maine Section
Any graduating high school senior who is a Maine resident and intends to study civil engineering.
Available To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$2,000
Application Deadline:
January 31st
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.
Available 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.
Available 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
Available 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.
Available 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.
Available 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
Barowsky Scholars is seeking its first class of students who have demonstrated academic excellence and are planning to attend competitive four year colleges as freshmen in the fall of 2023. This scholarship seeks to support students who are interested in honing their careful listening, civic discourse, facilitation and negotiation skills to become leaders that build trust and find common ground across people and groups with differing views and experiences.
It is funded by Andy P. Barowsky Charitable Foundation and administered by The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI).
It provides a four-year renewable scholarship of up to $25,000 based on financial need. Many students are deserving of this type of support during college, but 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 competitive four-year degree program, at an accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university in the U.S. full-time in 2023-2024.
· Strong academic record in high school.
· Motivated to excel in college and make a difference in their community, and in society overall.
· 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.
· Plans to complete one Economics course and two of any of the following courses prior to completing college: Accounting, Finance, History or Psychology.
· Student must be planning to live on campus (e.g. in university organized housing or student-group organized housing) and to attend classes in-person to receive and to renew the scholarship.
It is funded by Andy P. Barowsky Charitable Foundation and administered by The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI).
It provides a four-year renewable scholarship of up to $25,000 based on financial need. Many students are deserving of this type of support during college, but 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 competitive four-year degree program, at an accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university in the U.S. full-time in 2023-2024.
· Strong academic record in high school.
· Motivated to excel in college and make a difference in their community, and in society overall.
· 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.
· Plans to complete one Economics course and two of any of the following courses prior to completing college: Accounting, Finance, History or Psychology.
· Student must be planning to live on campus (e.g. in university organized housing or student-group organized housing) and to attend classes in-person to receive and to renew the scholarship.
Available To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Scholarship Amount:
A four-year renewable scholarship of up to $25,000 based on financial need.
Application Deadline:
March 15th
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.
Available To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
Amounts vary
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.
Available To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
Varies with need.
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.
Available 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
C&L Aviation Group Scholarship
This scholarship is open to any graduating senior attending a Bangor area high school. This is a full-tuition scholarship for a student pursuing an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License at National Aviation Academy (NAA) in Concord, MA.
Available To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
Full tuition
Application Deadline:
April 28th
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.
Available To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Open to postgrads
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
$2,000
Casey Family Services Alumni Scholarship
Applicants must:
• Have received foster care, guardianship or adoption services from Casey Family Services in Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont.
• Be between the ages of 16 and 49 at the time of application
• Be starting or currently attending a technical school, college, or university in pursuit of a certificate, associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree or a professional degree including law or medicine (Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees are not eligible for this scholarship)
• Have received foster care, guardianship or adoption services from Casey Family Services in Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont.
• Be between the ages of 16 and 49 at the time of application
• Be starting or currently attending a technical school, college, or university in pursuit of a certificate, associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree or a professional degree including law or medicine (Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees are not eligible for this scholarship)
Available To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Open to postgrads
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
Up to $10,000 over the course of a student’s academic career
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.
Available To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
$1,000
Children and Youth Scholarship
Any Maine resident who is a high school senior or higher.
Available To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
$500
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.
Available To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$1,050
Application Deadline:
April 20th
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.
Available 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 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 or attend school within Androscoggin County or have an immediate family member that meets the previously mentioned criteria.
Available To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$500
Application Deadline:
March 31st
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
Available To:
High School
Open to postgrads
Returning to School
Cumberland County Retired Educators Association
Applicants must be a resident of Cumberland County, enrolled as education major, who has completed at least one semester.
Available To:
Enrolled in College
Scholarship Amount:
Two $2,000.00 scholarships
Application Deadline:
March 15th
Dream Local Digital Marketing & Communications Scholarship
Available 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
Available To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
$250.00
Application Deadline:
May 1st
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.
Available 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.
Available 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.
Available To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$250
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.
Available To:
Enrolled in College
Open to postgrads
Scholarship Amount:
$4,000
Application Deadline:
February 1st
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.
Available 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 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.
Available To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$1,100
Application Deadline:
April 20th
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.
Available To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$1,550 to $3,000 (Eight scholarships total)
Application Deadline:
April 20th
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.
Available To:
Enrolled in College
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.
Available To:
Enrolled in College
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.
Available To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Scholarship Amount:
Full tuition, books, and lab fees for the program for a total of two consecutive years
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.
Available 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 Deadline:
March 27th
Harraseeket Grange #9 – Patrons of Husbandry
Freeport High School seniors pursuing a career in agricultural, environmental, or marine studies.
Available To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$250
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.
Available To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
Two $2,050
Application Deadline:
April 20th
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)
Available To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
Up to the cost of tuition
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!
Available 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.
Available To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$500 to $1,000
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.
Available To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Scholarship Amount:
Varies — roughly $500/year, renewable for up to four years of undergraduate education.
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.
Available To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
$500
Application Deadline:
May 1st
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.
Available To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
The scholarship is $750 per year for up to 4 years per scholarship recipient.
Application Deadline:
April 25th
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.
Available To:
Enrolled in College
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
Varies, $100-3,500, average award is $700.
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.
Available 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.
Available 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.
Available To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$1,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study
Application Deadline:
May 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.
Available To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
April 30th
Lawrence Alan Spiegel Remembrance Scholarship The Holocaust Human Rights Center of Maine
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.
Available To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$1,000
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
Available 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.
Available To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Open to postgrads
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
$750
Application Deadline:
March 17th
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.
Available To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$500 – $2,500
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
Available To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$500 -$1,500 – non-renewable
Application Deadline:
May 1st
Maine Association of Agricultural Fairs Scholarship
The Maine Association of Agricultural Fairs (MAAF) will be granting at least two (2) $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors to give recognition and financial assistance to the recipient in their quest in pursuing a postsecondary education in an agricultural-related field.
Available To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$1,000
Maine Blue Collar Scholarship
This scholarship is available to high school students throughout the state who are pursuing training in the trades or manufacturing.
Available 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 Business & Prof. Women’s Club
Available To:
Scholarship Amount:
$1,200
Application Deadline:
April 13th
Maine Business & Prof. Women’s Club – Career Advancement Scholarship
Woman at least 30 years of age who is enrolled in or returning to an accredited college or training program of study, either full time or part time. Applicants must be Maine residents and state financial need.
Available To:
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
April 13th
Maine Business & Prof. Women’s Club – Futurama Continuing Education Scholarship
Maine Community Foundation partners with the BPW/Maine Futurama Foundation to make a number of scholarship opportunities available to female residents of Maine who are pursuing postsecondary education.
Available To:
Enrolled in College
Scholarship Amount:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
April 13th
Maine Business & Prof. Women’s Club – Lemieux-Lovejoy Youth Scholarship
Women enrolled in their first year of post-secondary study at an accredited college or training program of more than one year in length. Applicants must be Maine residents and state financial need.
Available To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$1,500
Application Deadline:
April 13th
Maine Business & Prof. Women’s Club – Jean L. Hammond Memorial Scholarship
Through the Futurama Foundation, multiple scholarships are awarded annually to Maine women with financial need. The scholarship period opens January 1st of each year. Scholarship awards this year are $1500 each.
Available To:
High School
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
Multiple $1,500 awards
Maine Campground Owners Association Scholarship
Scholarships are for Maine students studying for a career in outdoor recreation.
Available To:
Enrolled in College
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
$500
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.
Available 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.
Available 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.
Available 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.
Maine Grocers and Food Producers Association Scholarship
High school seniors, college freshman, sophomores and juniors who are:
• Children of full-time or part-time employees of companies which are MGFPA members (the employee must have been employed for at least six months at time of application); OR
• Part-time student employees of companies which are MGFPA members (the student must have been employed for at least six months prior to application).
• Children of full-time or part-time employees of companies which are MGFPA members (the employee must have been employed for at least six months at time of application); OR
• Part-time student employees of companies which are MGFPA members (the student must have been employed for at least six months prior to application).
Available To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$1,000
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)
Available 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 2023 Legislative Memorial Scholarship Recipients.
(Recipients selected from applications submitted by June 1, 2022 deadline.)
Androscoggin – Amelia Mooney
Aroostook – Jordan Thompson
Cumberland – Logan Brown
Franklin – Austin Marden
Hancock – Amber-Rae Pesek
Kennebec – Andrew Guiou
Knox – Anna Carpenter
Lincoln – Alice Skiff
Oxford – Christina Genest
Penobscot – Elizabeth Kinney
Piscataquis – Ruth Griffith
Sagadahoc – Mollie Crosby
Somerset – Michael Brown
Waldo – Rowan Hurlburt
Washington – Kobe Saunders
York – John Cesario
Congratulations to the 2023 Legislative Memorial Scholarship Recipients.
(Recipients selected from applications submitted by June 1, 2022 deadline.)
Androscoggin – Amelia Mooney
Aroostook – Jordan Thompson
Cumberland – Logan Brown
Franklin – Austin Marden
Hancock – Amber-Rae Pesek
Kennebec – Andrew Guiou
Knox – Anna Carpenter
Lincoln – Alice Skiff
Oxford – Christina Genest
Penobscot – Elizabeth Kinney
Piscataquis – Ruth Griffith
Sagadahoc – Mollie Crosby
Somerset – Michael Brown
Waldo – Rowan Hurlburt
Washington – Kobe Saunders
York – John Cesario
Available To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
$1,000; one per county; 16 total.
Application Deadline:
June 1st
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.
Available To:
High School
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
The scholarship will cover tuition, books, and lab fees for the full program.
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.
Available To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
Varies; determined by the selection committee.
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.
Available To:
Enrolled in College
Open to postgrads
Returning to School
Application Deadline:
May 1st
Maine Public Relations Council Scholarships
Eligible students must hold a minimum 3.0 GPA at the time of application, and must be a graduating high school senior. Applicants must also plan to pursue a major in an accredited communications program including public relations, broadcasting, journalism, marketing, advertising, or related communications areas.
Available To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
Three $1,000 scholarships
Application Deadline:
May 30th
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.
Available 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.
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.
Available 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 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.
Available To:
Enrolled in College
Scholarship Amount:
$1,000
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.
Available 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:
May 6th
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.
Available To:
Enrolled in College
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
• Acceptance at an accredited school or licensed program
• Pursuing degrees 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
• Acceptance at an accredited school or licensed program
• Pursuing degrees 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
Available To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
Scholarships from $500 to $2,500
Application Deadline:
April 6th
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.
Available To:
High School
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
$2,500-$5,000
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)
Available 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
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.
Available 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.
Available To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
April 15th
Mitchell Scholarship
To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must be a full time resident of Maine and graduating in the spring from a public high school in Maine. Boarding students from households with residency outside of Maine are not eligible to apply for the Mitchell Scholarship. 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. Students pursuing a two-year degree are eligible for up to four years of scholarship support if they continue their education beyond the initial two years. Candidates are evaluated based on the following criteria: academic potential, community impact, and financial need.
Available To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$10,000 to be paid out in four equal installments of $2,500
Application Deadline:
April 1st
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.
Available To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
March 31st
MMG Insurance Company Scholarship
Must be a graduating senior from Aroostook County interested in pursing business-related fields.
Available To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
Four $1,000 scholarships awarded annually.
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.
Available To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
Up to 3 scholarships awarded per year for $1500
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.
Available 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
Applicants must be legal Maine residents, with priority given to residents of St. Croix District (Hancock County and southern part of Washington County). To be eligible, applicants must be majoring in horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, conservation, forestry, botany, agronomy, plant pathology, environmental control, city planning, or other gardening-related fields. Graduate students must be enrolled for the fall semester following the award. If awaiting acceptance to grad school, notify the chairman of acceptance by April 25 to be considered, with all materials in by the March 1 deadline.
Available To:
Enrolled in College
Open to postgrads
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
$1,000
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
Available To:
Scholarship Amount:
Up to $5,000, not to exceed the annual tuition fee. May be renewable.
Application Deadline:
April 1st
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.
Available To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Open to postgrads
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
Approximately $500.
Application Deadline:
May 1st
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.
Available 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.
Available 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.
Available To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
Varies
Application Deadline:
July 15th
Portland Housing Authority Scholarship
To be eligible, applicant must:
– Be a current, legal, Portland Housing Authority public housing or Section 8 voucher resident.
– 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 2022-2023 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
– Be a current, legal, Portland Housing Authority public housing or Section 8 voucher resident.
– 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 2022-2023 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
Available To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Open to postgrads
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
Up to $2,500
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.
Available 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.
Available To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Open to postgrads
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
Scholarships range from $800 to $1,200
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
Available 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.
Available To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$5,000
Application Deadline:
April 20th
Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship
Recipients 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
Available To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$5,000
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.
Available 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 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.
Available To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$22,500
Application Deadline:
April 20th
Rodney C. Harmon Memorial Scholarship
Any Maine resident who is currently enrolled, or will enroll, full time in an accredited postsecondary educational institution and is pursuing an associate or higher degree is eligible to apply.
Available To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
$500
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.
Available To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$1,300
Application Deadline:
April 20th
Russell Libby Agricultural Scholars Award
Available 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.
Available 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.
Available To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Scholarship Amount:
Scholarships awarded to up to two individuals at $1,000 each.
Application Deadline:
April 30th
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.
Available 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.
Available To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$1,000
Application Deadline:
April 29th
Southern Maine Coastal Community Scholarship
First-year and prospective students at the Landing School who reside in the southern coastal region of Maine.
Available 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.
Available 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.
Available To:
Scholarship Amount:
$2,000 to $4,000 (up to 10 scholarships may be awarded each year)
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.
Available To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
2 – $1,000.00
Tony Violette Memorial Scholarship
Applicant must be a resident of the State of Maine in the 04330 to 04399 zip code area; preparing for a career in business; and, must have completed freshman year at an accredited post-secondary school. Formal essay must describe the applicant’s true financial need, the reason for selecting business as a major field of study, and the plans for that acquired knowledge after graduation.
Available To:
Enrolled in College
Scholarship Amount:
Two $2,050 scholarships
Application Deadline:
April 20th
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.
Available 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
High school graduate (must apply no later than two years after graduating), and must be a resident of the town of Moscow.
Available To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$2,500 — renewable up to four years
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.
Available To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
First place: $6,000 scholarship; second place: $3,000 scholarship; third place: $1,000 scholarship
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.
Available 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).
Available 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.
Available 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.
Available 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.
Available 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.
Available To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
100% waiver of tuition and mandated fees are covered
Waterville Woman’s Association Non-traditional Student Scholarship
The Waterville Woman’s Association awards need-based scholarships to qualified women who live in the greater Waterville area and 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 (based on the FAFSA).
3. Must submit an application no later than May 1 and include all supporting documents.
4. Must be a full-time student for the 2023-2024 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 (based on the FAFSA).
3. Must submit an application no later than May 1 and include all supporting documents.
4. Must be a full-time student for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Available To:
Returning to School
Scholarship Amount:
Variable
Application Deadline:
May 1st
Waterville Woman’s Association Scholarship
Waterville Woman’s Association offers needs-based scholarships for first-time and reapplying applicants. First-time scholarships are for graduating high school senior women from Lawrence, Messalonskee, Waterville, or Winslow High Schools who plan to attend an accredited nonprofit postsecondary institution in Maine during the next academic year. Reapply scholarships are for current college students who’ve previously received a Waterville Woman’s Association scholarship.
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 1 and include all supporting documents.
4. Must be a full-time student for the 2023-2024 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 1 and include all supporting documents.
4. Must be a full-time student for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Available To:
Enrolled in College
High School
Scholarship Amount:
Variable
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.
Available To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$2,100
Application Deadline:
April 20th
Woodstock Student Scholarship
Applicant must be a resident of the town of Woodstock, Maine.
Available To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
$400 payable upon successful completion of first semester of college, to be applied toward second semester costs.
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.
Available To:
High School
WTS Maine Scholarship
Female high school seniors enrolled in a Maine high school or female Maine residents pursuing undergraduate studies in science, technology, engineering, or math and considering a career in transportation who graduated from a high school in the state of Maine within the last year .
Available To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
Two awards: $2,000 and $1,000
Application Deadline:
February 15th
York County Council of The Maine Association of REALTORS®
This scholarship is open to graduating York County Senior High School students who live in York County AND attend a high school physically located in York County or includes a York County city/town as part of their school district. Students who are homeschooled in York County are also eligible.
Available To:
High School
Scholarship Amount:
The York County Council of The Maine Association of REALTORS® is pleased to announce that they are providing up to 10 scholarships in the amount of $1,500 each to deserving York County graduating seniors in 2023.
Application Deadline:
April 26th
