by Mary Brito |
Last Updated: January 9, 2025 The purpose of this detailed listing of Maine scholarships for college is to help you plan your scholarship search throughout the year. Please find information below about scholarships specifically for Maine students. Some of the deadlines may be from prior years. Scholarship deadlines are cyclical, so even if a deadline has passed, the website will likely be updated for the current school year. Be sure to reach out to the sponsor or check sponsor websites for the most recent details.
January
February
This offer $7,000 and seek candidates guided by spiritual motives, preferring graduate and undergraduate students with a year of college done, particularly from specific states. Required: Application Form, transcript, three essays, and three recommendation letters The deadline to apply is February 1st. Apply here.
This is for $2,000. Applicants must demonstrate commitment to voluntary public service, be currently enrolled as an undergraduate degree candidate at USM, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and completed at least one semester of college. The deadline is February 1st. Read more here.
This offers a four year, full-tuition scholarship to one member of the incoming class that has an affiliation with a Boston area services organization. Preference is given to applicants who have an affiliation to Camp Harbor View as a counselor or camper. To be eligible you must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and apply for admission as a first-year student no later than February 15th. Learn more here.
This is a four year, full-tuition undergraduate scholarship available to one member of the incoming first-year class entering into Regis College’s Sloane School of Business and Communication. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and apply for admission as a first-year student no later than February 15th. More details here.
Students must be first year students entering the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor for the upcoming fall semester. Prospective students should apply for admission early (takes 10-12 weeks). Recipients must enroll and pursue an engineering undergrad degree at the university. Support spans up to four years or until graduation, with renewal based on a 3.0 GPA and academic progress. The amount varies and the deadline to apply is February 4th. Website found here.
This is for $2,500 and available to entering freshmen at the University of Southern Maine. You must demonstrate financial need and academic merit and be a resident of Maine to be eligible for this renewable award. The deadline to apply is February 15th. Read more here.
This Applicants must be a music major with a minimum 2.67 GPA. They must also be enrolled in applied music and appropriate ensembles. The deadline to apply is February 28th. Read more here.
March
Offers from $500 up to $2,500. This scholarship is available for Maine and New Hampshire 4-H members who are active in 4-H activities. The scholarship is awarded to New Hampshire and Maine residents. Students must be graduating high school seniors or have previously graduated from high school but delayed going to college for no more than one year. The deadline is March 1st. Website found here.
This award ranges from $350 to $7,000. To be eligible, you must be a current and newly admitted student in a School of Forest Resources (SFR) program and have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. The deadline to apply is March 1st. More details here.
This is offering one $500 scholarship to a graduating senior. The minimum height for females is 5’10”, males 6’2″. You must be under the age of 21 and live and attend high school Massachusetts, Vermont, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine or Connecticut. Applicants must demonstrate academic and personal achievement, involvement in clubs and activities in the school community, and involvement in clubs and activities outside the school community. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Read more here.
This award is for $5,000.Applicants must be Maine high school graduates of the application year, enrolling in accredited postsecondary institutions. Maine-based high school students are eligible. Those opting for a gap year can apply during their senior year after confirming a postsecondary commitment. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Learn more here.
Awards are between $2,000 and $5,000 and are not renewable for undergraduate study or graduate study leading to a master’s degree. This company’s associates and their children who plan to pursue a postsecondary education in college and vocational programs. The deadline to apply is March 27th. More info. Here.
Offers $1,000-$5,000. This is for students of ages 16-22,. These applicants must be a dependent child of an injured or killed work related accident or occupational disease. This is based on financial need. The amount varies and the deadline to apply is March 31st. More details here.
April
GCFM Horticulture Scholarship offers $3,000 to students majoring in horticulture, landscape design, ecology, and related fields. College location isn’t restricted to Maine. Funds are sent directly to the recipient’s institution. The winner attends the GCFM Annual Meeting in June. The deadline to apply is April 1st. Apply here
This is worth $5,000. This is reserved for students residing and studying in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. Applicants must pursue an ABET-accredited degree in civil engineering and have unmet financial need and academic merit. You must also be a part of NEWWA members building careers in water works practice. The deadline is April 1st. Read more here.
This is for Maine residents beginning their first year of post-secondary education at a two-year or four-year accredited college/university. Scholarships are awarded based on merit, financial need, and community service. $5,000 scholarship per student per year will be awarded. Recipients must maintain a 2.5 GPA after enrollment. The deadline is April 1st. Read more here.
Offers award for $10,000 that is paid in four installments of $2,500 for Maine students planning to attend two- and four-year degree programs. The deadline is April 1st. Read more here.
This is up to $15,000 per year. Available to applicants who demonstrate activism in the struggle to achieve civil rights, economic justice, international solidarity, and/or other progressive. This is due April 1st. More details here.
This is a merit based scholarship ranging from $2,000 to $11,000. Applicants must have a 3.0 – 3.49 GPA on a 4.0 scale. The deadline to apply is April 1st. Read more here.
This was established to advance the knowledge and education of individuals in the employee benefits field, or those aspiring to careers in employee benefits. Applicants could be part-time or full-time undergraduate students and graduate students studying in an accredited academic program residing either in New England or enrolled in an institution in New England. The amount varies and the deadline to apply is April 1st. Application found here.
This will provide up to $2000 per candidate who is accepted into post-secondary school education (after high school), including undergraduate college education as well as graduate programs. Applicants must also have a documented disability, be attending/attended high school within the state of Maine and have a B average or equivalent GPA, and be accepted into a post-secondary institution. Applicants must include an essay reflecting on how their disability has helped shape their view of the world. The deadline to apply is April 1st. Apply here.
This will be given to a graduating senior from the Town of Sidney and be accepted for admission to a post secondary Institution. The recipient of this scholarship should also have financial need and a demonstrated work ethic. The deadline to apply is April 1st. Read more here.
This awards two $1000 awards for any two- or four-year post-high-school law enforcement scholastic program. The deadline to apply is April 10th. Apply here.
The $1,000 scholarship honors Dr. Maureen Keller’s oceanography contributions. Eligibility: previous year’s Keller BLOOM Program participant, high school senior, upcoming college enrollment, STEM major intent. The deadline is April 15th. More details here.
Offer to $1,500 second-year students in a two-year program, third-year students in a four-year program, or transitioning from two to four years. Applicants must attend US schools, be US citizens, and New England residents.. provides scholarships to students enrolled in a science, technology, engineering, or math field with the potential to support the future national security and defense sector workforce. The deadline is April 28th. More details here.
This is giving two $1,000 scholarships. This is for a student going to a Maine technical school. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 to apply. The deadline for the application is April 30th. Learn more here.
May
This is for $1,000 and given to college-bound high school seniors. It’s reserved for New England residents in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Maine who actively skate at FMC arenas from East Boston to Worcester. To be eligible, you must be accepted at accredited two- or four-year U.S. colleges, have participated in ice hockey, figure skating, recreational ice sports, and exhibit financial need for higher education costs. The deadline is May 1st. Application here.
This is for $1,000. Applicants must be a member with an account in good standing. Primary account ownership is required. The deadline to apply is May 1st. More details here.
This is for $500. To be eligible, your parent or grandparent must be a current member of a Maine American Legion Post. The deadline to apply is May 1st. Details and information found here.
Offers a $1,000 scholarship to two individual scholarships to a graduating high school senior who will attend a college/trade school or to a current college/trade school student who resides in the state of Maine. The deadline to apply is May 2nd. Read more here.
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This is for students who have completed high school and are pursuing relevant programs like civil engineering, construction trades, and more. Applicants need to write a 150-word essay explaining their interest in transportation or construction careers, and submit a resume with work history and references. Scholarship amounts vary. The deadline is September 23rd. More details here.
October
November
Offers up to $6,000 for incoming freshmen. Dollar amounts will vary by scholarship, but students should have at least a GPA of 3.0. The deadline is November 1st. More details here.
December
Offers $3,000 annual scholarships. To be eligible, applicants must enroll in one of UMaine’s art majors (Studio Art, Art Education, History of Art). This application requires submission of a digital portfolio of 10 – 15 JPEG images of the student’s work for portfolio review. This also requires a statement discussing the student’s work and interest in the Visual Arts. The amount varies and the deadline to apply is December 1st. Website found here.
Students must be nominated for this scholarship to the Music Department by a music teacher or music director or be observed in performance by a Music Department faculty member. Scholarship students must participate each semester in an ensemble that is approved by the Chair of the Division of Music. The deadline to apply is December 1st. Read more here.
Students must be nominated to the Theatre department by a drama instructor or audition in person or via digital recording. Scholarship students must also enroll as a theatre major as their major or one of their double majors. Scholarship performers must audition for all theater productions produced by the department. Scholarship technicians must take on one tech role in a production each academic year. The deadline to apply is December 1st. More info. here.
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This enables thousands of New England residents to enroll at out-of-state New England public colleges and universities at a discount. Students are eligible for the RSP Tuition Break when they enroll in an approved major or program. Read more here.
This are granted based on academics, financial need, extracurriculars, and work experience, regardless of citizenship. They aid Maine residents in accredited institutions, covering colleges, universities, technical schools, and more. Each scholarship has unique eligibility tied to counties or high schools, with varying amounts. Read more here.
This provides full tuition and fee waivers for veterans’ spouses, dependents, and disabled veterans. Eligibility requires Maine residency for five years, enrollment by children under 22, and 5 years of marriage for stepchildren’s parents. Institutions covered: University of Maine System, Maine Community Colleges, and Maine Maritime Academy, except for doctoral degrees. Read more here.
To qualify for this scholarship, candidates must be enrolled or applying for a USM degree program, including graduate studies, and maintain 6+ credits per semester. A minimum GPA of 2.8 is essential, with financial need determined via FAFSA. Selection considers demonstrated interest in the local Franco-American community, and a reference submission is required. Apply here.
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