Eligibility: A student who is admitted to a degree program at a University of Maine System institution, is seeking a first baccalaureate degree, and a is Maine resident who is returning to higher education after having experienced a gap of three years or more since last enrolled and is registered at least part time (6-8 credits) each semester during the academic year. Demonstrates financial need.

Scholarship Amount: Multiple awards up to $4,000 awarded per academic year.

Application Process:

Additional information regarding the Adult Degree Completion Scholarship and the electronic application may be found at http://www.maine.edu/future-students/adult-students/scholarships/

 

Deadline Description: Priority Application deadline for fall is August 1.

Priority Application deadline for spring is December 1.

Eligibility Codes:

How is this Awarded? Applications are reviewed by a committee made up of representatives from each University of Maine System campus. Awards are based on eligibility criteria outlined above.