Maine Scholarships
Contact:
Finance Authority of Maine
5 Community Drive
P.O. Box 949
Augusta, Maine 04332-0949
PH: (207) 623-3263
Scholarships:
Senator George J. Mitchell
Scholarship
Research Institute Scholarships
22 Monument Square,
Suite 200
Portland, Maine 04106
PH: (207) 773-7700
Eligibility Requirements: Grant for use in freshman,
sophomore, junior or senior
years. For Maine students, one
chosen from every high school
in the state. Scholarships
awarded to private school
students, home school students
and non-traditional students.
Some awards for Maine students
studying out of state.
Children and Youth Scholarship
Type of award: Scholarship
Intended use: For undergraduate study at accredited postsecondary institution.
Eligibility Requirements: Must be residing in Maine. Applicant must be high school senior. Applicant or parent must be member/participant of American Legion.
Additional information: High school seniors, college students and veterans eligible.
Amount of award: $500
Application deadline: May 1
Contact:
American Legion MaineSepartment Adjutant, State Headquarters
P.O. Box 900
waterville, ME 04903-0900
Phone: 207-873-3229
Fax: 207-872-0501
Maine Veterans Services Dependents Educational Benefits
Type of award: Scholarship
Intended use: For undergraduate study at vocational, 2-year or 4-year institution.
Eligibility Requirements: Must be residing in Maine. Applicant must be at least 16 years old and no older than 24.
Application requirements: Proof of eligibility, Proof of veteran's disability, Spouse must provide marriage certificate.
Additional information: Applicant must have graduated from high school and must be dependent of deceased or permanently and totally disabled veteran. Parent or spouse must have been resident of Maine prior to enlistment or resident of Maine for five years preceding application for aid.
Amount of award: Full Tuition
Contact:
Maine Division of Veterans Services
117 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0117
PH: (207) 626-4464
Fax: 207-626-4471
Equality Maine
Joel Abromson Scholarship
P.O. Box 1951
Portland, Maine 04104
Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be a high school
senior and U.S. citizen or
permanent resident residing
in Maine. For undergraduate
study at a postsecondary
college or university.
President's Parley Nursing Scholarship
Type of award: Scholarship
Intended use: For undergraduate study at accredited postsecondary institution.
Eligibility Requirements: Must be residing in Maine. Applicant must be descendent of veteran; or dependent of veteran during WWI or WWII.
Additional information: Must be graduate of accredited high school.
Amount of award: $300
Application deadline: April 5
Contact:
American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Maine
Department Secretary
P.O. Box 579
Union, ME 04862-0579
Maine Metal Products Association
Scholarship
Type of award: Scholarship
Intended use: For undergraduate study at postsecondary institution.
Eligibility Requirements:
Scholarship award for
undergraduate study at designated
postsecondary institution and
applicant must have a career interest in Maine metals
industry or related academic
majors. Must be a Maine
resident who is a high school.
Additional information: Applicant must have career interest in Maine precision machining technology or manufacturing technology industry or related majors.
Amount of award: Varies depending on need and fund account.
Number of awards: 12
Application deadline: May 1
Contact:
Maine Metal Products Association
28 Stroudwater Street, Suite #4
Westbrook, Maine 04092
PH: (207) 854-2153
Fax: 207-854-3865
Maine Graphic Art Association
P.O. Box 874
Auburn, Maine 04212
PH: (207) 878-8800
Eligibility Requirements:
Scholarship for Maine high school students majoring in
graphic art. Applicant must be
enrolled at an accredited
university.
Maine Innkeepers Association Scholarship
Type of award: Scholarship
Intended use: For full-time undergraduate study at accredited vocational or 4-year institution in United States. Designated institutions: Institutions with fully accredited programs in hotel administration or culinary arts.
Eligibility requirements: Applican must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident residing in Maine.
Application requirements: Recommendations, essay, transcript.
Additional information: Applicant must be Maine resident who is high school senior or college undergraduate.
Amount of award: $250-$2,000
Application deadline: April 9
Contact:
Maine Innkeepers Association
Scholarship Chairperson
304 US Route 1
Freeport, ME 04032
Ph: 207-865-6100
Fax: 207-865-6120
Wib Tech Scholarship
323 State Street
Augusta, ME 04330-7131
PH: (207) 287-1070
Eligibility Requirements:
This program is open to Main residents who have graduated from high school and have a disability. Eligible students receive a full tuition scholarship. Students must be enrolled full-time or part-time at an accredited university or college.
Main Demolay and Pine Tree Youth Foundation Scholarships
586 Main Street
PO BOX 735
Bangor, ME 04402-0735
Eligibility Requirements: Open to high school seniors in Maine. Certian scholarships are limited to graduates of particular schools, but most are given based on competion. Student must be enrolled fill-time at a college or university.
Maine Society of Professional Engineers scholarship Program
Type of award: Scholarship
Intended use: For freshman study at 2-year or 4-year institution in United States.
Eligibility requirements: Applican must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident residing in Maine.
Application requirements: Recommendations, essay, transcript. SAT/ACT scores.
Additional information: Applicant must be Maine resident who is high school senior.
Amount of award: $1,500
Application deadline: March 1
Contact:
Maine Society of Professional Engineers
1387 Augusta Road
Belgrade, Me 04917-3732
Ph: 207-495-2244
James V. Day Scholarship
Type of award: Scholarship
Intended use: For undergraduate study at vocational, 2-year or 4-year institution.
Eligibility Requirements: Must be residing in Maine. Applicant must be high school senior. Applicant or parent must be member/participant of american Legion..
Application requirements: Proof of eligibility, Proof of eligibility, essay.
Additional information: Applicant must be in top half of graduating class. Grandchildren of current American Legion Post in Maine also eligible.
Amount of award: $500
Application deadline: May 1
Contact:
American Legion Maine
Department Adjutant, State Headquarters
P.O. Box 900
Waterville, ME 04903-0900
Phone: 207-873-3229
Fax: 207-872-0501
For additional scholarships by state, click here.
For information about grants, click here.
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