MAINE SCHOLARSHIPS
Local scholarships (Anderson Mayberry, Cumb Historical etc) application are on the scholarships tab
AGC MAINE (Associated General Contractors of Maine) A scholarship will be awarded to a student enrolled or entering a construction-related field of study, a Maine resident, financial need, reasonable academic standards. Applicants must provide the completed application, transcript and 150-word essay on why you are pursuing a career in construction.
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CONTACT: Dr. Susan Donar at 622-4741.
DEADLINE: March 31
A. Leigh Phillips Scholarship ñOne $700 scholarship will be awarded to a student with disabilities identified under IDEA an Chapter 101 going on to post-secondary education as has demonstrated exceptional achievement. Applicants must provide the following 5 copies of the completed application, current transcript, student profile, three letters of reference, resume and a copy of the first page of the current IEP.
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CONTACT: Susan Parks 624-6650
DEADLINE: April 29
AlphaOne Scholarship ñ Three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to students with disabilities who wish to pursue post secondary education. Applicant must provide the completed application, a personal essay, letter of recommendation and a current transcript.
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CONTACT: 217-767-2189
DEADLINE: April 30
American Lung Association of Maine - Three $500 scholarships will be awarded to eligible students who are involved in the game of golf and who are pursuing further education in a medical/health related field. ~Applicants must provide two letters of recommendation, a current transcript, and an essay explaining their goals and objectives.
CONTACT: 1-888-241-6566x112.
DEADLINE: April 1
American Society of Civil Engineers ñ Two $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to outstanding high school seniors who plan a career in civil engineering. Applicants must provide the completed application, statement of interest, current transcript, 3 letter of recommendations.
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CONTACT: 207-487-3328.
DEADLINE: January 31
Arthritis Foundation One $1,000 scholarship may be awarded to seniors with juvenile arthritis or another rheumatic disease.
CONTACT: 603-224-9322
DEADLINE: April 13
Asthma & Allergy Foundation - Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to two deserving high school seniors who live in New England and have asthma or significant allergies. Applicants must provide the completed application, essay, current transcript, address of local newspapers, one self-addresses envelope.
CONTACT: 877-227-8462.
DEADLINE: February 15
BEAM Scholarship ñ One scholarship will be awarded to student accepted in a business education program at a post-secondary school offering a Bachelor of Science degree.
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CONTACT: Kay Grindall, BEAM Scholarship, One Brooklyn Ave, Waterville ME 04901
DEADLINE: April 30
Bob Elliot-ABC 8 WMTW Journalism Scholarship - One $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior within the WMTW-TV 8 viewing area who plans to major in journalism, communications or a related area of study. Applicants must provide the completed application, current transcript, essay, and two letters of recommendation.
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CONTACT:207-775-1800
DEADLINE: March 24
Carlstrom Family Scholarship -$1,000.00 will be awarded to an applicant that has been accepted in an eligible full-time course of study in the field of education.
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DEADLINE: May 15
Chet Jordan Leadership Award - This award celebrates leadership, hard work, compassion and dependability and is awarded to a graduating senior who is an emerging leader in their community or school. ~Awards are renewable throughout the recipientís post-secondary education up to a total maximum amount of $10,000. ~Applicants must provide the completed application, current transcript, essay, two letters of recommendation, student aid report, and college financial aid offer.
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DEADLINE: April 15
Clyde Russell Scholarship ñA scholarship up to $2,500 will be awarded to students who intend to go in to teaching. Applicants must provide the completed application, current transcript, letter of intent, and four letters of recommendation.
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DEADLINE: February 15
Cole Haan Scholarship (LOCAL) - Applicant must provide the completed application, current transcript, three essays, answers to four other questions, and a counselor or teacher recommendation.
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CONTACT: 207-846-2500.
DEADLINE: April 27
Cumberland County Medical Society Foundation ñ (3) $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to the winners of the following essay topic ìShould the US Adopt a Universal Health Care Policy? Support you opinionî.
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CONTACT: CCMSF c/o Carol Foster, 23 Weeman St, Springvale ME 04083
DEADLINE: April 27
Cumberland Soccer Club - (2) $500 scholarships will be awarded to a senior who has been participating in soccer while being guided by principles centered on sportsmanship, player development, quality coaching and community.
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CONTACT: Susan Clifford, CSC, PO Box 352, Cumberland ME 04021
DEADLINE: May 1
David R. Higgins, Jr. Football Scholarship - is given to students who have dedicated themselves to playing four years of Ranger Football
Criteria: Current graduating senior, accepted to College, University or Trade School and played 4 years of Greely High School Football.
ECOMAINE Scholarship- 3 Awards: $4,000, $2,000, $1,000. Student must be accepted or attending a post-high school institution of higher learning and be either a resident of an ecomaine member-municipality or attending as institution of higher learning there.
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DEADLINE: Apr 1
Educators for Maine Program - This program is a competitive, merit-based, forgivable loan program for students who are planning a career in education in Maine. ~The students selected by the committee may receive up to $3,000 annually. ~
DEADLINE: April 1
Elks National Most Valuable Student Scholarship Various monetary amounts awarded. Community service, leadership and extra curricular activities, financial need.
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DEADLINE: Jan 1
Finance Authority of Maine/FAME ñ Various, click on Education to search for scholarships particular to high school students. Various deadlines apply to the many scholarships listed.
CONTACT: 800-228-3734
DEADLINE: Various
Freeport Rotary Club Scholarship ñ (3) $2,000 for students attending a academic college or university programs and (1) $1,000 for a technical college. Residents of Freeport or Pownal. Academic achievement, financial need and community service involvement are considerations.
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DEADLINE: May 1
Guy P. Gannett Scholarship - This scholarship was established in 2000 to provide renewable support for students majoring in journalism or a field reasonably related, including all forms of print, broadcast or electronic media. ~Students will be chosen based on demonstrated interest in jounalism, financial need and academic achievement.
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DEADLINE: May 1
The Health Resources Services Administration has announced that it is now accepting student applications for the Nursing Scholarship Program for the 2009-10 academic year. The Nursing Scholarship Program awards scholarships to individuals in training to be registered nurses and is open to undergraduate and graduate students. The award consists of payment for tuition, fees, other reasonable educational costs, and a monthly support stipend and in return students agree to a service commitment.
DEADLINE: The deadline to apply is May 14.
Island Electric Scholarship (LOCAL)ñOne $1,000 (amt may vary) may be awarded to students of Cumberland or Chebeague Island who will purse the Electrical/Technical fields. Applicants must provide the completed application, current transcript and essay then return all forms to the Guidance office.
DEADLINE: May 1
Island Institute Scholarships
- Island Partners Scholarship ñOne $5,000 scholarship may be awarded to a Chebeague Island student that partners civic leadership and academic achievement. Applicants must provide the complete application, current transcript, essay, and photo.
DEADLINE: March 15
- Maine Island Higher Education Scholarship ñ One $100-$2,500 scholarship mayl be awarded to a Chebeague Island Student. Applicants must provide the complete application, current transcript, essay, and photo. This is a renewable scholarship.
DEADLINE: April 1
CONTACT: Ruth Kermich-Allen at 594-9209.
Jeffrey S. Parola Foundation ñOne $200 scholarship will be awarded to a student who has a ìCî average or above and earned a varsity letter. Applicants must provide a completed application, letter of recommendation and essay.
DEADLINE: April 1
Joe DiPietro Scholarship (Portland Water District) ñOne $1,500 Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior declaring a major in the public health or environmental fields. Applicants must provide a completed application and essay.
CONTACT: Michelle Clements 774-5961 ext 3050
DEADLINE: May 15
Joseph Caiazzo Scholarhip(Amvets Post #2) - $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to a member or son, daughter, grandchild sponsored by a member of Amvets Post #2, Sons of Amvets Squadron #2 or Amvets Post #2 Ladies Auxiliary.
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CONTACTS: 846-9644
DEADLINE: July 31
Joseph W. Asalie Memorial Scholarship ñOne $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior who plan to pursue a post-secondary education in the mechanical engineering field. Applicants must provide the completed application, current transcript, and essay
CONTACT: Maine Journeymen Inc. at 666-5672.
DEADLINE: April 24
Lawrence Alan Spiegel Remberance Scholarhip ñ One $1,000 who has been accepted to accredited college, university of technical school. Applicants must provide the completed application, essay and self-addressed stamped envelope.
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DEADLINE: March 31
Liberty Graphics ìArt and our Natural Enviromentî contest ñOne $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to the student that wins this contest. Applicants must provide the completed application, and art work (traditional flat media preferred).
WEBSITE: wwwlgtees.com
CONTACT: Jay Sproul 589-4596
DEADLINE: March 16
Maine Community Foundation Scholarships - A wide array of scholarships are administered by the Maine Community Foundation for the benefit of Maine residents. ~There are state wide scholarships as well as scholarships specific to Cumberland County residents.
DEADLINE: various
Maine Educational Loan Authority (MELA) ñFour $2,500 scholarships to Maine residents planning to attend a college in the United States or Canada or out-of-state students planning to attend a Maine college or university.
DEADLINE: Various
Maine High School Hockey Invitational ñ 3-5 $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to multi-faceted male/female senior hockey players who exemplifies all around attributes that distinguish him/her from other student athletes.
CONTACTS: 207-699-3311
DEADLINE: Jan. 7
Maine Innkeepers Education Foundation - Scholarship awards will be given only to students accepted to fully accredited schools with plans to major in hotel administration or the culinary sciences field. ~Applicants must provide the completed application, current transcript, three letters of recommendation, employment history, and personal reference.
DEADLINE: April 10
Maine Masonic Scholarship Program (3) $1,000 to a senior that is going to a community college. Criteria: Leadership, citizenship, financial need, and scholastic achievement.
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CONTANCT: Frank Theriault Jr, Grand Lodge of Maine, PO Box 15058, Portland ME 04112-5058
DEADLINE: May 1
Maine Police Emerald Society Cashman Memorial 1-$500 scholarship will be awarded to a student who aspires to join the field of Law Enforcement upon graduation.
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DEADLINE: March 1
Maine School Food Service ñ Scholarship awarded to student who is pursuing a degree in food science, nutrition, or food service management.
DEADLINE: May 1
Maine Society of Professional Engineers - Two scholarships, the Robert E. Chute and the Vernon T. Swain, with the minimum amount of $1,500 each will be awarded to two students intending to earn a degree in engineering. Applicants must provide the completed application, current transcript, SAT/ACT scores, recommendation from a teacher and employer, and a essay.
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DEADLINE: March 4
Maine State Employees Association - Applicants for these scholarships must have a relationship with a dues-paying MSEA member. ~Dependents of school teachers are not eligible as they are eligible for membership in the Maine Educational Association and not the Maine State Employees Association. ~Thirteen annual scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,500 will be awarded to graduating seniors planning to continue their education. ~The scholarships will be awarded based on character, leadership, service to others, financial aid and scholastic ability. ~
CONTACT: 622-3151
DEADLINE: April 17
Maine State Florist and Growersí Association Scholarship ñ(4) $250 scholarships will be awarded to student who attend Specialized school in this field.
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CONTACT: Janet Black, AAF, Po Box 207, Bethel ME 04217
DEADLINE: March 1
Maine State Golf Association - As many as twelve $1,000 scholarship winners are chosen by the Maine State Golf Scholarship Committee each year. ~Applicants must be active participants in golf, solid students, and demonstrate financial need.
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DEADLINE: April 1
Maine State Grange - A $500 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior who is pursuing a career in agriculture or agriculturally related fields at the college level. ~Applicant must submit an application, three letters of reference and an essay of 300-500 words.
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CONTACT: 623-3421
DEADLINE: April 27
Maine State Nursing Association ñ(3) $1,000 to Maine residents who will be attending an accredited nursing program in Maine.
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CONTACT: Jamie Braley 800-207-8611
DEADLINE: July 1
Mainely Character Scholarship A $5,000 will be awarded to a senior who demonstrates courage, integrity, responsibility, and concern for others.
DEADLINE: March 1
Margaret Chase Smith Essay ñ One $500 1st Place, $250 2nd Place and $25 honorable mention award to the winners of an essay explaining their views on the role government should play in protecting and extending civil rights. ~
CONTACT: 474-7133
DEADLINE: April 1
Maureen D. Keller Undergraduate Scholarship ñ One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded by The Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences (BLOS) who is pursuing a degree in earth or biological sciences. Applicants must provide the completed application, current transcript, and two letter of reference.
Deadline to apply is May 11
MEDEA Scholarship - $500 scholarship to encourage and assist young people of Maine to start post High School Education in any field; vocational, technical or academic.
CONTACT: Carlene Sirois, 72 Main St, Skowhegan ME 04976 phone: 474-6400
MENSA Education & Research Foundation Scholarhip $300-$1,000 scholarships will be awarded to residents of Maine or New Hampshire intending to enroll accredited U.S. institution for post-secondary education for the fall term. Applicants must provide the completed application and essay.
DEADLINE: January 15
MES Foundation Online Scholarship System - Various scholarships from Maine organizations. One application applies for all eligible scholarships and must be submitted online.
DEADLINE: April 15
Mitchell Scholarhip Program -$5,000 will be awarded to one senior from each school in Maine. The criteria are academic potential, community service and financial need.
CONTACT: 773-7700
DEADLINE: April 1
MTEC Scholarship ñ Tuition to the 200 Hour Oilheat Technician Basic Training Course. Criteria: Graduate from High School and apply within 90 days and have an interest in this field of work.
CONTACT: 729-5298
National Association of Women in Construction - Maine Chapter of NAWIC offers several $500 & $1,000 renewable scholarships to students enrolling in a construction related field, based on financial need and maintaining a grade point average appropriate for the course they plan to pursue. Applicants must provide the completed application, current transcript, and letter of recommendation from a school faculty member and community member.
EMAIL: NAWICMaine.org
DEADLINE: May 1, 2006
National Council of Jewish Women ñ Will award a scholarship to Jewish Students that plan to continue their education.
CONTACT: patty Weber 650-9612
DEADLINE: April 30
National Wild Turkey Federation One $250 local, One $1,000 State and One $10,000 National scholarship will be awarded to students with a 3.0 GPA, will be pursuing a degree at an accredited post-secondary institution and supports the preservation of the hunting tradition. Applicants must provide the completed application, current transcript, letters of reference, copy of current hunting license, photo, autobiography and essay.
DEADLINE: February 1
Portland Seadogs Scholarship One $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to the winner of an essay contest. Applicants must write an essay on a specific topic.
CONTACT: Portland Seadogs (NextGen Scholarship) PO Box 636, Portland ME 04104
DEADLINE: July 1
Rainbow Business & Professional Association ñ Award varies to deserving students enrolled in a accredited program and to enhance self-esteem; to recognize and foster diversity and to reward and support sensitivity to human rights. To promote positive role models for gay, lesbien, bisexual and transgendered individuals in the academic enviroment and community at large.
DEADLINE: March 31
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program - Approximately 30 scholars are awarded merit-based, federally funded, renewable scholarships of up to $1,500 per year for continuing their education in the United States. ~Applicants must provide a completed applications, current transcript, and essay. Superior academic performance is the primary selection key.
CONTACT: 800-228-3734
DEADLINE: April 15
Robert W. Boyd Scholarship ñAward unknown. Criteria: membership or sponsorship, essay, community service and related projects. Essay topic ìThe role of the AMVETS Post #@ in the Community and Societyî.
CONTACT: 846-9644
DEADLINE: April 1
Rotary Club of Freeport ñ (3) $2,000 will be awarded to academic college or university and (1) $1,000 to a student who attends a technical school. Residents of Freeport or Pownal.
CONTACT: Marg Migliaccio, PO Box 552, Freeport ME 04032
Ruffed Grouse Society - One $2,000 scholarship will be given to a deserving student who will be continuing their education in the fields of Wildlife Conservation, Conservation Law Enforcement, or Forest Management. ~Applicants must provide the completed application, current transcript and a brief resume outlining past experiences and future goals.
DEADLINE: March 30
Scott Searway ScholarShip A monetary scholarhip will be awarded to a Chebeague senior that has been accepted to the Maine Maritime Academy. Applicants must provide the completed application, completed the FAFSA application and letters of recommendation.
CONTACT: 326-2339
DEADLINE: April 30
Senator Joel Abromson Memorial Scholarship - A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a Maine high school senior who has been accepted to any institution of higher learning and who responds to the prompt ìHow can schools become safer for all students regardless of their sexual orientation or gender expression?î ~One letter of recommendation as well as the acceptance letter from the selected institution of higher education must be submitted. ~
WEBSITE: equalitymaine.org
CONTACT: PO Box 1951, Portland ME 04104
DEADLINE: April 15
Shaw-Worth Memorial Scholarship- $2,000 award to a student who has made a meaningful contribution to animal protection over a significant period of time.
CONTACT: Abigail Tefft 802-368-2790
DEADLINE: March16
Southern Maine Womenís Golf Association Scholarship Fund ñ Six $1,000 scholarship will be a warded to a female graduating senior who resides in southern Maine, has demonstrated an interest in golf and who is furthering her education. ~An application must be submitted with two letters of recommendation.
DEADLINE: July 15
South Portland Firemanís Relief Association Memorial Scholarship - One $250 scholarship will be awarded to a Maine resident who is a child or grandchild of a current or retired fire service or call fire service personnel who has attained at least 10 years of active service within the South Portland Fire Department. ~Applicant must submit high school transcript, a copy of a letter of acceptance from the school you will be attending and an essay summarizing why you feel you should be awarded this Scholarship.
CONTACT: SPFRA c/o Richard Cotton, 180 Evan St, So Portland ME 04106
DEADLINE: April 22
Southwestern Maine Swim Official Association Ten $500 scholarships will be awarded to students based on swimming, academic, and community achievements. Applicants must provide completed application, current transcript, and personal statement.
DEADLINE: January 23
Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship - A scholarship with a dollar award ranging from $3,000 to $10,000 for students with a financial need who display academic excellence, strong citizenship and character, and a desire to make a meaningful contribution to society.
DEADLINE: May 1
Surfrider Scholarship ñ 2 $250 scholarships will be granted based on scholastic achievement, extracurricular activities, community service, 250 word essay.
CONTACT: Northern New England Chapter, PO Box 551, Portland ME 04102
DEADLINE: May 1
The Barking Foundation - Grants in the amount of $3,000 are available to graduating Maine high school seniors with financial need pursuing accredited degree programs in undergraduate educational institutions. Applicants must provide the completed application, a current transcript, Essay, Two letters of reference, SAR or FAFSA form, SAT or ACT scores.
CONTACT: 207-990-2910.
DEADLINE: February 14
The Maine Difference Scholarship -$1,000 renewable scholarship will be awarded to a graduate who plans on studying ecology and economics of Maine and will be attending a college or university in Maine. Funded by Lamey-Wellehan.
DEADLINE: May 30
Thomas J. Landers Memorial Scholarship - The Maine Chiefs of Police Association will be offering three $500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who have been accepted at a two or four year post high school law enforcement program. ~This scholarship is for one year only. ~Applicant must provide the completed application, current transcript, letters of recommendation, and a 300 word essay.
DEADLINE: April 6
WRCB Centennial Scholarship - $250 awarded to a student selecting architecture or engineering as their course of study.
DEADLINE: May 1
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