College Scholarships

Deadline:
March 1, 2022

About This Scholarship:
The AGC Maine Education Foundation is pleased to invest in the future of the construction industry by awarding scholarships to deserving students studying engineering and/or construction management. Since 1993, the Foundation has awarded scholarships totaling more than $400,000 to technical schools, college undergraduate students and graduate students towards the end. Eight to twelve students are selected for a total amount of $30,000-$35,000 annually with individual awards ranging from $1,000 to $3,000.

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Deadline:
July 31, 2022

About This Scholarship
Living a good life as you define it is no easy task. On your journey through life, you will face fear, discomfort, disappointment, and a host of other emotions that can stop you in your path. At the same time, you will have the opportunity to embrace optimism, kindness, adventure, and the subtle joys of what the world has to offer. Regardless of where you find yourself today, remember that you only have one life to live, and it’s up to you to make it count. Embracing the world with boldness can help you do that. To encourage people to create an adventurous and exciting life as they define it, this scholarship exists to support a student who will do what it takes to live life to the fullest. The scholarship is open to all students and non-students from any field of study. The only requirement is that you’re committed to overcoming fear and relentlessly pursuing a life that will leave you fulfilled.

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Deadline:
February 1, 2022

About This Scholarship:
BTL Industries is all about strengthening and empowering individuals based on the values of teamwork, trust, and building others up. Student-athletes face unique challenges as they pursue their education, balancing the responsibilities of homework and studying with practices, training, and games for their sport. High tuition is just one more source of stress that many student-athletes have to deal with. BTL has collaborated with professional basketball player Andre Drummond to ease the burden of tuition for five student-athletes who are graduating high school or attending college.Any low-income high school junior or senior who’s a varsity athlete or any current undergraduate students who are athletes on a college team may apply for this scholarship. Students who only play intramural or club sports are not eligible. To apply, please submit a short 2-5 minute video sharing your personal background, your aspirations, and how this scholarship would help you on your journey. Please also share what confidence in your sport means to you and any relevant clips of you playing your sport.

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Deadline:
Class of 2023 Submissions are due October 31st, 2022

About This Scholarship:
he Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship.

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Deadline: 
May 1, 2022

About This Scholarship: 
This scholarship is available for Maine undergraduate and graduate students who have a parent or grandparent who is/was a veteran. Application requirements for the Daniel E. Lambert Memorial Scholarship are:

• Application form
• Recommendation letters (3)
• Discharge paper
• Financial Statement

Additional Information: Applicants must meet the following criteria to receive an award: show evidence of being enrolled in or attending an accredited college or vocational/technical school; be of good character (demonstrated through letters of recommendation); have demonstrated by his/her past behavior that he/she believes in the American way of life (demonstrated through letters or recommendation); and exhibit financial need (statement showing family income/expenses or IRS Form 1040 showing family adjusted gross income and/or extenuating circumstances such as multiple siblings in college). A committee of judges who are affiliated with the American Legion reviews applications and selects scholarship recipients.

Award Amount: $1,000 annually, non-renewable.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $1,000

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Each year the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) awards multiple scholarships to students showing dedication to the pursuit of higher education in diverse areas of study including history, economics, law, political science, medicine, nursing, occupational and physical therapy, elementary and secondary education, chemistry, math, science and English. 

DAR’s scholarships are awarded and judged without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability.

• Applicants must be citizens of the United States.
• Applicants must attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States.
• All multi-year scholarships, typically renewable up to four years, must be for consecutive years of attendance.
• Awards are based on academic excellence, commitment to the field of study, and/or financial need, or other restrictions on specific scholarships.
• Awards are placed on deposit with the recipient’s college or university and any unused portion shall be returned to the DAR.
• Applicants are only eligible to receive one scholarship from the DAR.

The DAR Scholarship Committee Now Has an Online Submission Process
DAR is pleased to announce all students applying for scholarships offered by the DAR Scholarship Committee will submit their applications using the online application portal below.  Emailed or mailed applications will no longer be accepted, unless applying for the Margaret Howard Hamilton Scholarship.  

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Deadline:
March 1, 2022

About This Scholarship:
The EEqual Scholarship Awards Program is designed to highlight the incredible potential of young people in the United States who are struggling with homelessness, housing instability, or extreme poverty. This scholarship covers tuition costs, up to $2,000, for students experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Selected scholars will also be paired with a mentor who will guide them throughout their years in higher education.

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Deadline:
April 4, 2023. Scholarship winners announced and notified May 3rd, 2023

About this Scholarship:
The FFE Men's College Scholarship is designed to identify and reward outstanding high school seniors who have demonstrated an ability to excel in the fields of academics, extra-curricular school activities, and community involvement. The scholarship is available to any male, graduating senior from an accredited high school who is enrolling in a four-year undergraduate college program that commences in the fall. The scholarship is awarded through the Foundation for Fraternal Excellence, a registered 501(c)3 organization. Current or future membership in a fraternity is not required.

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Deadline:  March 11, 2022

About this Scholarship:

The Global Citizen Scholarship was established in 2021 and aims at supporting outstanding Foxcroft Academy graduates in their educational and academic pursuits, including college and other post-secondary educational programs.

The mission of the scholarship is to support FA graduates in becoming global citizens, aware of their place in the world and the challenges humanity faces, and able to affect positive change in their work at any level, starting locally.

To be considered for the scholarship, a graduating senior must submit a short free-form statement on the following topic: “The world faces many serious challenges today, and it can be daunting to think about - what's one way you can personally make the world better?”

The scholarship is awarded to one graduating senior in the amount of $500 to be used for covering the cost of an educational program or related expenses. There is no minimum GPA to be considered, and the scholarship is open to all graduating seniors, including international students.

To submit an application, email FAfund@protonmail.com with your statement and intended use for these funds - the scholarship committee will review applications, and the recipient will be announced during the annual graduation

Deadline: May 15th.

About This Scholarship:
The Frank (Francis) J Michaud American Legion Scholarship requires applicants to submit a 500-word essay on the topic of "What Being An American Means To Me."

Applicants Must Fit the Following Criteria:

1. Your parents are members of American Legion Post #29
2. Your parent(s) are veterans
3. You reside in Dover-Foxcroft

To enter, send your essay by mail to:

American Legion Post #29
78 Park St. Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426
C/O Adrienne Clarke

The board at Post #29 will read and determine the selection. The scholarship will be paid the 2nd Semester. 

Deadline:
May 14, 2022
The scholarship award  winner will be notified by Friday, May 27th, 2022.

About This Scholarship: 
The Ruffed Grouse Society of Maine is pleased to offer the $4,000 George V. Soule Sholarship to a deserving student who will be starting their education in one of the following areas of study: Wildlife Conservation, Conservation Law Enforcement, Forest Management or a closely related field that is supportive of the broad goals of the Ruffed Grouse Society at both the regional and national level.  It is imperative that applications be focused on the aforementioned areas of study. If an applicant’s career goals do not reflect Ruffed Grouse Society goals the application will not be considered. Applicants must intend to become a practitioner in one of the above-mentioned fields, preferably in the state of Maine.

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Deadline: April 1, 2022

About This Scholarship:
The GFWC (General Federation of Women’s Clubs) Maine and the Maine Council for Elder Abuse Prevention (MCEAP) are working together to raise awareness about elder abuse in Maine, and as such they are pleased to announce a $1,000 scholarship to be awarded to a Maine student who has successfully completed requirements for graduation from a Maine high school and who will be attending college or a certification program as a full-time student during the 2022-2023 academic year. Criteria for selection include: an essay with content about elder abuse and your academic average.

The completed application should contain:
1. A 500 word, double-spaced essay in response to the question: “What is elder abuse and why does it matter to you?”
2. A copy of your high school transcripts
3. A letter of acceptance from a college or university as soon as possible but due no later than May 1.

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Deadline:
March 15, 2022

About This Scholarship:
As one of the nation's largest need-based college scholarship programs in the country, the Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs specifically assist high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. While many programs are directed primarily to recognizing academic achievement or leadership potential, the Horatio Alger Association seeks students who have exhibited determination, integrity, and perseverance in overcoming adversity, as well as have critical financial need.

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Deadline:
Applications must be submitted (or postmarked if mailed) by March 1. 

About This Scholarship:
Mainely Character Scholarships are awarded to the individuals who best demonstrate these four core principles of exemplary character:

• Concern:  Communicating compassion and a caring attitude toward others.
• Responsibility:  Demonstrating commitment and conviction through your actions.
• Integrity:  Acting ethically and remaining true to your personal values.
• Courage: Taking risks and following your conscience with fearlessness.
   

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Deadline:
All entries must be submitted by April 10, 2022 and will be awarded by the end of May. 

About This Scholarship:

The Maine Chiefs of Police Association Memorial Scholarship under the auspices of the Maine Chiefs of Police Association, awards two (2) One Thousand Dollar, ($1,000.00) scholarships to graduating seniors who plan to enter the law enforcement professions.

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Deadline:
Essays are due by April 3, 2023
Prizes will be announced by May 1st.

About This Scholarship:
Every school year the Margaret Chase Smith Library administers the Margaret Chase Smith Essay Contest. It is open to Maine high school seniors and invites them to write on a theme related either to a historical milestone or a current event. Thanks to the generous support from the Margaret Chase Smith Foundation, prizes are $1000 for first place, $500 for second place, $250 for third place, and five $50 honorable mention prizes.

About The Contest Rules:

• It is open to Maine high school seniors.
• Essays must be typed and double-spaced.
• Electronic submissions are preferred.
• Hard copy ones should be sent unstapled.
• Contestants need to provide contact information (email or mailing address) in order to receive notification of final results.
• For publication purposes, essays should be no longer than 2000 words

Entry Deadlines: 
Essays are due by April 3, 2023. Prizes will be announced by May 1st.

As always, quality of evidence, argumentation, and writing is more important than quantity of pages. The best essays support personal opinions with historical context and cited facts.

Click here to sample past prize-winning entries

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Deadline:
Applications must Postmarked by February 28, 2022

About This Scholarship:
The Maine Driver Education Association sponsors two $500 scholarships to encourage and assist young people of Maine to start a post secondary education in any field: vocational, technical, or academic.

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The Maine Society of Professional Engineers will be awarding two $3,000 Scholarships for Graduating High School seniors this coming year. Applications will be accepted if postmarked by March 17, 2023 for the Vernon T. Swain, P. E. / Robert E. Chute, P. E. Scholarship. Electronic applications will not be accepted.

Please find attached instructions and an enclosed application form may be duplicated and, if necessary, additional application forms are available upon request. An application form and instructions can be downloaded from www.mespe.org.

Note: please discard any previous application forms you may have on file.

Additional information for applicants:

1. RETURN THIS APPLICATION TO:

Colin C. Hewett, P. E.

Chairman, Scholarship Committee

Maine Society of Professional Engineers

PO Box 318

Winthrop, Maine 04364

2. The Maine Society of Professional Engineers Board of Directors will award the Vernon T. Swain, P. E. / Robert E. Chute P. E. Scholarship after the MeSPE Scholarship Committee has reviewed the applications and presented their recommendations to the Board of Directors.

3. The courses you have taken and the credits earned for the 9th through 12th grades will be used to help evaluate your application.

4. Scholarships will be paid to the university or college financial aid office rather than the student. All scholarships are contingent upon your enrollment in an engineering program and being accepted by the university or college of your choice.

5. All applicants must intend to earn a degree in engineering and to enter the practice of engineering after graduation.

                        6. The notification of the winners will be made as follows: a. Scholarship winners will be notified by May 6, 2023.

                        b. Scholarship winners’ names will be posted on the www.mespe.org website by May 13, 2023.

The Maine Sports Hall of Fame is accepting applications for five $5000 scholarships which will be awarded to Maine high school seniors in June.  The scholarships are based on athletic performance, academic excellence and community service. Students can apply by going to the Maine Sports Hall of Fame website and filling out the form.  Applications are due by April 4, 2023. Winners will be announced on June 1, 2023.

We are proud to have been presenting these awards since 1978. We are approaching the one-million-dollar mark in total scholarships given. 

Would you please direct your top scholar athletes to our program?  This program is highly competitive as we honor the best of the best in Maine high school athletics, academics and citizenship. I have attached a copy of the application to this email.

Here is the link to our website: www.mshof.com/scholarships.

Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions at info@mshof.com  Thank you for your consideration.

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Deadline:  
Must be postmarked by April 23, 2022.
Winners will be notified in writing by June 3.

About This Scholarship:
The Maine State Grange Ag Scholarship is available to Maine Residents who are high school seniors pursuing a career in agriculture or an agriculturally related field. The winner will receive his or her $500.00 award after the completion of the first semester of college, after providing proof of satisfactory grades of at least 2.0 in order to continue in the school program. All applicants must be high school students in grade 12. Applicants must be pursuing a career in agriculture or an agriculturally related field including, but not limited to, the following:

Agricultural Engineering
Agricultural Marketing  
Animal Science
Aquaculture
Biotechnology    
Botany
Consumer Science
Dairy Science 
Equine Science
Entomology
Floriculture               
Farm Business Management
Fish & Wildlife Study                   
Forestry
Greenhouse Management
Horticulture
Pomology
Poultry Science                
Soil & Water Science           
Sustainable Agriculture   

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The Maine Town, City and County Management Association is pleased to present the student achievement scholarship, the Dr. Edward F. Dow Award, for future leaders in the field of Public Administration.
 
Dr. Edward F. Dow was a professor of government and head of the department of history and government at the University of Maine. He was an author, innovator, mentor and leader to Maine Public Administrators for decades. The Dr. Edward F. Dow Award is presented by the MTCMA to honor and recognize Dr. Dow’s lifelong accomplishments and exceptional career and dedication to the Public Administration profession. This award is presented annually to a person planning to study or currently studying Public Administration. This person should be ready to make or already making a significant contribution to the profession and must clearly demonstrate noteworthy leadership skills during the course of his/her studies/career and show early participation in Public Administration work.
 
We encourage you to nominate any graduate student, undergraduate student or high school senior that you feel meets the criteria and is deserving of this award. The award will be in the form of a plaque and scholarship (up to $1,500) to use toward education expenses.

Nomination guidelines and criteria can be found within the form linked below. The deadline for submission is April 15, 2023.

We look forward to receiving your nominations!

Scholarship Application

Deadline:
Undergraduate and associate scholarship applications are due March 1
Career & Technical Education scholarship applications are available all year and processed monthly.

About This Scholarship:
The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation was established to honor the service and sacrifice of Marines and their families. As the nation's oldest and largest provider of need-based scholarships to military children, the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation helps cover the cost of attending post-high school, undergraduate, and career and technical education programs. 

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Deadline: This scholarship is awarded every 3 months. For the upcoming entry deadlines click here

About This Scholarship:
Are you a pet lover? Do you strive to help your pets live their best lives while also doing what you can to positively impact the world? We want to meet you! Application is simple - we want to see a photo of your pet and hear more about them.

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Hello-

I am a member of the Maine chapter (the Russ and Carole Dyer Chapter) of the Ruffed Grouse Society.  RGS is a conservation organization dedicated to creating and maintaining wildlife habitat on a landscape scale and forest health. Our members are mostly grouse hunters who support national scientific conservation and management efforts to ensure the future of the species. 

Each year our chapter awards a $4000 scholarship to a Maine high school senior who is going to pursue a degree in wildlife conservation, conservation law enforcement, forest management or a closely related field that is supportive of the broad goals of the Ruffed Grouse Society at both the regional and national level. 

The website address is www.rgsmaine.org and from there navigate to the Scholarships Page listed at the beginning of the Home Page  

You will see on the website that we have a strong preference for all applications to be done online.  This is because we have a committee of people reviewing the scholarship applications and it is easier for us to manage the flow of applications if all of the reviewers can access the documents online.  In some cases students may need to send paper documents rather than online and in that case the paperwork should be sent to: 

Greg Millert
14 Otter Trace
Brunswick, ME  04011-7380

Deadline:
Applications are now open through February 28, 2022. Winners will be announced later this year.

About This Scholarship:
The Sallie Mae Fund’s Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program for High School Seniors helps make the dream of higher education a reality for outstanding students from minority and other historically underserved communities. High school seniors who are facing financial challenges may apply to win a $10,000 scholarship to help them attend college or a vocational-technical school. 

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Deadline:  
Scholarship applications for AY 2021-22 will be accepted on a rolling basis until 8/31/22 or until all scholarship dollars have been awarded.

About This Scholarship:
The Sallie Mae Fund’s Completing the Dream Scholarship Program helps minority students and others from historically underserved communities complete their post-secondary education. Students in their final year who are facing financial challenges may apply to receive a one-time scholarship of up to $2,500 to help complete their post-secondary education program.
 

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Deadline:
12 noon May 2, 2022.
Applicants will be notified of decisions in late June.

Early Response Deadline:
12 noon April 4, 2022.
Available only to high school students who have the financial aid information from the college they prefer to attend. The first 400 students to submit an application before April 4th will receive a decision before the common reply date of May 1st. 2021 Student W-2 Form(s) and 2020 Parent Tax Forms may be requested later in the process

About This Scholarship:
The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund offers renewable, four-year scholarships to students with financial need who display academic achievement, a commitment to serving others (in school, the community or at home), a consistent history of part-time work, grit and passion for overcoming obstacles and/or achieving future goals, and leadership qualities.

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Deadline:
2022 deadline has passed, but deadlines for student entries are typically in the fall of each school year.

About This Scholarship:
Established in 1947, the Voice of Democracy audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay. Each year, nearly 64,500 high school  students from across the country enter to win their share of more than $2 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through the program. 

The national first place winner receives a $30,000 scholarship paid directly to the recipient’s American university, college or vocational/technical school. A complete list of other national scholarships range from $1,000-$16,000, and the first place winner from each VFW Department (state) wins a minimum scholarship of $1,000. 

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The Scholarship program for 2021-2022 is now closed.  The 2022-2023 program will begin in August 2022. 

Each year, the U.S. Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Foundation grants $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities or vocational schools. The number of grants awarded annually is at the discretion of the Foundation and must be used for educational expenses in the first year of full-time study. Checks awarded will be made out in the name of the recipient and the educational institution of the recipient’s choice.

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About This Scholarship:
WTS fosters the development of women and girls in the transportation field by encouraging bright new professionals and students to undertake technical careers in the area of transportation. One way this is accomplished is by awarding the WTS Maine High School Scholarship to young women pursuing undergraduate studies in science, technology, engineering, or math and considering a career in transportation.  This year WTS – Maine Chapter is offering up to three High School Scholarships in the amounts of $1,000 to $2,000. One award will be reserved for a minority applicant. Recipients will also receive a complimentary WTS membership.

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Deadline:
April 16, 2022

About This Scholarship:
Nurses are the backbone of the US healthcare system. They work the front lines in hospitals and clinics, providing critical care to those who need it. Unfortunately the US is currently experiencing a shortage of qualified nurses. Yet as the global pandemic has demonstrated, the role of nursing has never been more important. The WiseGeek Nurse Appreciation No-Essay Scholarship is meant to support nurses and encourage more young people to consider a nursing career. The award will help current or aspiring nurses pay their student loans or tuition.

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Deadline:
April 15, 2022

About This Scholarship:
The "Fight for Equality" Women in STEM Scholarship is meant to support and encourage young women to pursue a degree in STEM. This $500 award will help female high school students pay their college tuition.

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Go to www.worthingtonscholars.org/apply to apply.  See qualifications on the website.