Eligibility: 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.

Scholarship Amount: The amount of the scholarship is unspecified and varies from year to year.

Application Process:

Click here for a copy of the application. For more information, visit: https://www.sidneymaine.org/index.php/committees/scholarship-fund-committee.html

Please return applications to:

Sidney Scholarship Committee
James H. Bean School
2896 Middle Road
Sidney, ME 04330

Deadline Description: Deadline for applications is April 1st.

Eligibility Codes:

How is this Awarded? The Sidney Town Office will send the scholarship directly to the college or university of the awarded recipient. If you are awarded this scholarship, you are responsible for having your academic organization send confirmation of your full-time status for the spring semester in order for the Town of Sidney to forward the award. We must receive verification by April 1st or the award could be revoked. This information should be sent to:

Town of Sidney, Administrative Assistant
2986 Middle Road
Sidney, ME 04330

If you have any questions, please call the Town Office at 207-547-3340.

The Sidney Scholarship Committee will notify the Messalonskee High School Guidance Department of the award recipient. The High School will then notify the recipient during graduation ceremonies. Selection will be made by this committee.