Mt Blue High School

Scholarships

Mt. Blue High School maintains an extensive list of local, state, and national scholarships.

It’s never too early to start looking for scholarships. Students are encouraged to check back often for new scholarships, and if you need assistance, you can either schedule an appointment or email Mrs. Prescott.

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Local Scholarships

Scholarship Name

Scholarship Criteria

Expected Posting Date

Application Due
Date

Josh Adams Memorial Scholarship A high school Senior that is graduating and is looking to attend a Tech. college, a trade school, or looking to further their driving endorsement Now 5/1/25

Barry Carlson Scholarship

Any student athlete pursuing a postsecondary education.

Now  4/27/2025

Brent Churchill Scholarship

Any senior pursuing a postsecondary education.

Now  4/15/2025

Bernice Crosby Memorial

Any senior pursuing a postsecondary education whose parent or grandparent is a member of an American Legion Post.

Now 4/30/2025

Trevor Collins Memorial Scholarship

Any senior who has played football and is pursuing a postsecondary education.

Now  - Available in Guidance  4/25/2024

Dyer Fund Scholarship

Any senior pursuing a postsecondary education whose parents reside in New Sharon.

January 2023 April 14, 2025

Hartley C. Farmer Scholarship Fund

 

Part of Universal Process

Any senior who is attending a 2-year Community College to pursue a career in building trades. Preference is given to residents of Temple, and applicants with a demonstrated interest in carpentry.

MBHS graduates who entered the military and received an honorable discharge are eligible and encouraged to apply.

March 2023 4/25/2025

Farmington Elks Legacy Scholarship

Any senior pursuing a postsecondary education whose grandparent is a living Elks member. This scholarship is for four years.

Now 5/1/2025

Farmington Elks #2340

Any senior pursuing a postsecondary education.

Applications must be received by the benefactor no later then 4/15/2025

Now 4/15/2025

Farmington Emblem Club Scholarship

Any senior pursuing a postsecondary education.

Now 

4/1/2025

New Deadline

Farmington Fire Rescue Department Benevolent Scholarship

Any senior who is either 1) a direct family member of a Farmington Fire Rescue member, or 2) any student accepted into a postsecondary program in fire science, emergency medical technician, or law enforcement/criminal justice.

Now  4/26/2025

Farmington High School / Mt. Blue Alumni Scholarship

Any senior pursuing a postsecondary education whose parent/s are graduates of Farmington High / Mt. Blue High School.

Now

5/3/2025

Must be submitted to guidance office by the above date

Farmington Police Department Benevolent Association

Any senior pursuing a postsecondary education in a criminal justice related field.

Completed application & all attachments must be postmarked or delivered by April 1st  each year.

Now

4/1/2025

 

Farmington Rotary Club and Alan Nemlich Rotary Scholarship

Any senior pursuing a postsecondary education.

Now  3/15/2025

Foster Technology Center

Any foster tech senior pursuing a postsecondary education.

Now  May 1, 2025

Franklin County Chamber of Commerce

Any senior pursuing a postsecondary education.

Application Criteria

   

Franklin Community Health Network

Any senior pursuing a postsecondary education.

Link

Now  4/22/2025

Any senior pursuing a postsecondary education.

Now  5/1/2025

Franklin Savings Bank Community Development Scholarship

 

Any senior pursuing a postsecondary education.

Criteria Information: The scholarship amount is $3,000 and, as always, will be awarded to a 2023 graduate planning to major in business-related fields, such as Accounting, Finance, Computer Science or Marketing.

 

Now  4/25/2025

Franklin-Somerset Federal Credit Union Scholarship

 

Any senior pursuing a postsecondary education who is a member (or parents are a member) of Franklin-Somerset Federal Credit Union.

  3/1/25

Friends of Wilson Lake / David Prince Scholarship

Any senior pursuing a postsecondary education. Preference given to students with demonstrated community service, extracurricular or work experience in environmental science, biology, or education.

  4/1/2025

Guy P. Gannett Scholarship Fund

Any senior pursuing a postsecondary education in print or broadcast journalism (or a reasonably related field) at a United States trade school or technical institute.

  4/1/2025
       

HollandStrong Annual Memorial Scholarship

Any senior pursuing a postsecondary education in engineering, machine tools, or automotive mechanics. Applicants must have played at least one varsity level sport and taken at least one industrial technology course.

Now

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION – MUST BE RECEIVED BY APRIL 30, 2025 VIA EMAIL OR POSTMARKED BY APRIL 20, 2025 VIA SNAIL MAIL

Joseph F. Holman

Any senior pursuing a postsecondary education. Preference given to a student with good academic standing and a demonstrated financial need. This scholarship is a minimum of $3,000.

 

 

Must be submitted to guidance office by the above date

Journalism Education Foundation of New England

Any senior pursuing a postsecondary education in journalism. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.3 and must demonstrate a serious interest in a career in journalism.

Now  3/20/2025

Kennebec Behavioral Health

Scholarship based on individuals whom plan to continue education in Behavioral health

   

Kingfield POPS

Any senior pursuing a postsecondary education in art, music, music technology, or a related field.

   

Maine Community Foundation Scholarships

Any senior pursuing a postsecondary education.

All Year Long Varied 

MEDEA Scholarship

Any senior pursuing a postsecondary education whose parent is a member of ME Driver Education Instructor Association.

Now 

Deadline: March 29, 2025

Send application & essay to: Beal Driving Academy Attention Felicia
99 Farm Road

Bangor, ME 04401

Postmarked by March 29, 2025

Alden Mitchell Scholarship - American Legion Post #28

Any senior pursuing a postsecondary education whose parent or grandparent is a member of an American Legion Post or has served in the armed forces.

Now  4/25/2025

Mitchell Scholarship

Any senior pursuing a postsecondary education. Preference given to students with high academic performance and potential, demonstrated community service, and financial need.

Now  March 1st is the scholarship deadline, April 1st is the deadline for a student’s acceptance letter and financial aid offer (if available)

Moodey Family Scholarship Fund

Any senior pursuing a postsecondary education majoring in education, health, or social services.

Now  Annually on May 1 

MBHS Class of 2020

 

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Must be graduating from MBHS, accepted to a university or technical school.

Now

4/15/2025

Deadline

Mt. Blue RSU Employees Scholarship

Any senior pursuing a postsecondary education.

2/3/2024 4/30/25

Mt. Blue Garden Club

 

 

Any senior pursuing a postsecondary education in horticulture, agriculture, botany, forestry, or any plant life related field.

1/5/2024 4/28/2025

Mt. Blue High School Universal Scholarship

Any senior pursuing a postsecondary education.

3/1/2023 4/28/2025

Mystic Tie Lodge #154, A.F. & A.M.

Any senior pursuing a postsecondary education whose parent or grandparent is a member of Mystic Tie Lodge #154.

Now July 1

New Dimensions Federal Credit Union

Criteria 

Any senior pursuing a postsecondary education who has been an active member of New Dimensions Federal Credit Union for at least one year.

Now 5/1/2025

New Sharon Alumni

Any senior pursuing a postsecondary education whose parent or grandparent is a New Sharon Alumni.

1/25/2024  4/25/2025

Otis Federal Credit Union

Any senior pursuing a postsecondary education who is an active member of Otis Federal Credit Union.

Now 5/3/2025

Noreen Pillsbury Music / Business Scholarship

Any senior pursuing a postsecondary education in a music or business related field.

Now  Annually on May 2

John and Beulah Robinson

Student(s) who graduated from a high school in Penobscot County or Franklin County, Maine -- with preference given to graduates of Mt. Blue High School, Mattanawcook Academy, and Penobscot Valley High School, are eligible for this scholarship, regardless of financial need. Both undergraduate and graduate students attending Husson pursuing degrees in the School of Accounting, School of Business Administration, or a degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management shall be eligible for consideration

Now  

RSU 9 Administrators' Scholarship

Senior pursuing a post secondary education in education. 

Now  Annually on April 15th 

Clyde Russell Scholarship

Any senior pursuing a postsecondary education.

Now 3/25/2025

SEEDs

Starks graduating senior

Now  4/15/2025
Joy Smith Gilbank

Graduating senior with a commitment to service

Now  4/15/2025

Skowhegan Savings Bank Scholarship

Any senior pursuing a postsecondary education in a business related field.

Soon 4/1/2025

Student Council Scholarship

Any senior pursuing a postsecondary education.

Soon 4/25/2025

Swain Scholarship

Part of Universal process

Any senior pursuing a postsecondary education who resides in Franklin County. Preference given to students pursuing careers in science, engineering, or computer science.

March 1 4/25/2025

Helen True Scholarship

Any female senior pursuing a postsecondary education who is a communicant of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Farmington, Maine. If no females apply, a male applicant may be selected.

Now  Annually on May 15

UCU Scholarship Program

Any senior pursuing a postsecondary education at one of the University of Maine system schools and is the primary owner of a University Credit Union account.

Soon  5/1/2025

Uncle Al Fund

Any senior enrolled in an approved program with individual instruction to further develop their understanding of and skill level on a musical instrument(s).

Now  4/1/2025

UMAINE Maine Pulp

Full and Part time scholarships available. 

Now 12/31/2024

USW - United Steelworkers

Any senior pursuing a postsecondary education. Eligibility requirements on application.

Soon 3/26/2025

Upcountry Artists Scholarships

Any senior pursuing a postsecondary education majoring in a fine or commercial art program.

Now 4/25

Dorothy L. Waugh Scholarship

Any senior pursuing a postsecondary education with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (84) and majoring in agriculture, horticulture, or animal husbandry.

Now 5/2/2025

Weird Scholarships

If you can’t find a scholarship that fits your circumstance, you just might find one here.

Now Varied

Widow Sons Scholarships

Any senior pursuing a postsecondary education. Preference given to applicants who are community minded and have demonstrated community leadership.

Now 

12/31/2024

 

No Emailed applications accepted this year. 

Wilton Lions Club

Any senior pursuing a post-secondary education who resides in East Dixfield, Chesterville, Weld, or Wilton.

Now  5/1/2025

Wilton Scholarship Foundation

Any senior pursuing a postsecondary education who resides in Wilton, East Wilton, Weld, East Dixfield or Dryden.

Now 

4/25/2025

 

 

State and National Scholarships

Scholarship Name

Scholarship Criteria

Expected Posting Date

Application Due
Date

A. Leigh Phillips Scholarship Fund

Student with a disability(ies) identified under IDEA and Chapter 101 who is going on to post-secondary education. Other criteria apply, see scholarship paperwork for details.

Now 3/1/2024

Abbot & Fenner Scholarship Program

Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with our scholarship program for the 12th year. We will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year

Now 6/10/2024

AES Engineers

High GPA, does not have to be entering the engineering field - Renewed.

  Varied

AFA Teens Alzheimer's Awareness College Scholarship

To qualify, a student must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and must also enter a four-year accredited college or university within 12 months of the application deadline. Existing college students are not eligible to apply. A committee selected by AFA will judge all timely submissions. Author identity will remain anonymous during the judging. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. See website for eligibility details.

Now Varied

AGC Maine's Education Foundation

Career in construction.

Now 3/1/2024

Alpha One  

Available to students with disabilities.

Now 4/1/2024

American Culinary Federation Scholarship

GPA 2.75 or higher, being accepted to an institution with culinary or pastry / food service related field. 

Now  4/30/24

American Legion

Various scholarship opportunities for students who have a parent who is a veteran. 

Now Varied

American Legion Auxiliary

Various scholarship opportunities for students who have a parent who is a veteran. See website for more information.

  Varied 

American Legion Department of Maine

Must be under the age of 20, enrolled in high school, This scholarship is for students that welcome learning.Students looking for an academic challenge.

  Varied

ASCE - American Society of Civil Engineers

Maine high school seniors majoring in civil engineering.

  Varied

 

Improve the college experience for Asian American & Pacific Islander Students and help make a college education more accessible in all fields of study.

Now 5/1/24

Association of Equipment Management Professionals Scholarship

Students attending qualified schools offering a two-year diesel technician program.

Now 5/10/2024

Automotive Women's Alliance Foundation

Women pursuing a career in automotive.

Now 12/31/2024

Automotive Women's Association

8 Step Criteria 

Now  1/9/2024

Barowsky Scholars

 

 

 

 

Guidelines:

It provides a four-year renewable scholarship of up to $25,000 based on financial need. Many students are deserving of this type of support during college, but this program seeks to support and encourage students who meet the following eligibility requirements:
 
  • U.S. citizen and current resident of Maine.
  • High school senior or recent high school graduate enrolling as a first-year student in a competitive four-year degree program, at an accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university in the U.S. full-time in 2023-2024. 
  • Strong academic record in high school.
  • Motivated to excel in college and make a difference in their community, and in society overall.
  • Student demonstrates a commitment to reasoned, rational thinking, an ability to collaborate and work across difference, and a desire to deploy those skills in furtherance of civic engagement.
  • Involved in a balance of community, school, and work activities.
  • Plans to complete one Economics course and two of any of the following courses prior to completing college: Accounting, Finance, History or Psychology.
  • Student must be planning to live on campus (e.g. in university organized housing or student-group organized housing) and to attend classes in-person to receive and to renew the scholarship. 
Now

Applications must be submitted online by

 March 15, 2024 

B. Davis Scholarship

This Scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post secondary institution.

Now 5/21/2024

Beal University 

Eligibility

The Beal University Scholarship is for students seeking diploma or degree programs offered at Beal University.

  1. Applicant must have aspiration to attend Beal University.
  2. Applicant must be a senior level student of a public or private secondary education school within the State of Maine.
  3. Applicant must meet admission and program requirements of Beal University.
  4. Applicant must enroll at Beal University prior to funding.
NOW

5/1/2024

Barowsky Scholars

It provides a four-year renewable scholarship of up to $25,000 based on financial need.

Now 

Applications must be submitted online by 

March 15, 2024

Bezos Scholarship 

The Bezos Scholars Program is a year-long leadership development program that amplifies youth voice and action.

Now 12/31/2024

B. Davis Scholarship

Essay - $1000

  5/22/24

Big Future Scholarships

$40,000 - 24 awards

10/31/2023 10/31/24

Big Sun Scholarship

Student Athlete - $500

  6/9/24

BMW Engineering Scholarship

Rank in 90th percent math/ critical reading on SAT or composite ACT score. Pursue an engineering or related science degree. 

Now 3/21/24

Ron Brown

Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for the Ron Brown Scholar Program provided you meet the following requirements:
1. Must be Black/African American.
2. Must excel academically.
3.  Must exhibit exceptional leadership potential.
4.  Must participate in community service activities.
5. Demonstrate financial need.
6. Be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card.
7. Be a current high school senior at the time of your application.

Now 1/9/2024

Buick Achievers Scholarship

Students majoring in engineering, technology, design or business with an interest in auto industry.

Now 3/31/2024

Caregivers.com

Students of Caregivers

Scholarships for students of caregivers or student caregivers. At Caring.com, we understand the demanding lifestyle of student-caregivers and the challenges they may face. The Student-Caregiver Scholarship provides financial assistance to students who are caring for an adult relative while enrolled in college.

Now 1/31/2024

Central Maine Fire Chiefs Association $500 Scholarship

High School senior continuing education towards a fire science degree or an EMS related field of study.

  4/10/24

CC Banks Young Scholars

Each year CC Bank’s Young Scholars Scholarship offers up to five $2,000 scholarships to students attending universities, colleges, and other academic institutions across the U.S.

Now  2/20/2024

Children of Warriors National Scholarship

$5000 - 15 Awards 

Now  3/1/2024

Coast Guard 

If interested in the Coast Guard check out this site. 

Now Varied

Coca-Cola

3.0 GPA - 15 Winners up to $20,000.

Now 11/30/2024

College Raptor

College Raptor, the leader in helping college-bound students and families discover their personalized college cost estimates, is pleased to announce a new scholarship opportunity. The $2,500 College Raptor Scholarship encourages students to look past the sticker price of college and help pay for their education.

Now  3/31/2024

Colleges Sports Recruiting Scholarship

Please read website for details.

Now  

Common App Scholarship

$2000 - 3 awards

Now 12/31/2023

Crestline Custom Scholarship

U.S. citizen accepted to or currently attending a college or university within the United States. The winner will be required to provide proof of acceptance to your college or university, or a college transcript.

Now 11/5/2024

Defense Commissary Agency

The scholarships are for Military Children.

Now 12/7/2024

Dell Scholars Program

Must have participated in a college readiness program in either grade 11 or 12. Must be on track to graduate from accredited High School.

Now  1/27/2024

Discover

Variety of scholarships as well as FAFSA assistance available.

   

Easton /  NFA Scholarship

10 Step Criteria Listed.

Now 2/28/2024

Equal Opportunity Scholarship

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must meet the requirements below. Please read the requirements carefully to ensure you meet eligibility before applying.

  • Current high school, undergraduate, or graduate school student.
  • 14+ years of age and attending school in the United States.
  • 2.0 GPA or higher.
  • All majors are encouraged to apply.
Now  2/28/2024

Elks National Foundation

Any Student - Most Valuable Student Scholarship Contest - 500 winners ($50,000)

  8/5/2024

ExploraVision Awards

$10,000 - 1 award

Now  2/10/23

FAME

Finance Authority of Maine 

Now Varied

Fistal Family Nursing Scholarship

Jewish high school senior who plans to become a registered nurse.

Now  8/17/2023

Foot Locker Scholarship

Student Athletes - 20 winners yearly for $25,000.

Now 1/9/2023

Foster Care to Success

Students who grew up in Maine's foster care system.

Now Varied

Friends of Baxter State Park

Only Maine Sophomores and Juniors are eligible.

Now  Varied

GCSFNE

Graphic Communication Scholarship Fund of New England.

Now Varied

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program

To be eligible for this award, applicants must:

• demonstrate at school, at the workplace, and within the community the attributes of leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship;• demonstrate strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent); • demonstrate financial need; • be citizens of the United States of America; • be high school seniors attending high school in the United States, or any of the U.S. territories and commonwealths and graduating in winter 2018 or spring 2019. Applicants living on a U.S. Armed Forces base and attending high school outside the U.S. are eligible. Home-schooled students who are graduating in winter 2023 or spring 2024 are also eligible.• plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study toward a bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for the entire 2023-2024 academic year.

Now 1/5/2024

George Coleman Scholarship

Senior with at least a 3.0 GPA (84 or better) attending selected New England colleges 

  Varied

General Federation of Women's Club Maine

Poster

Educational Loan Fund -it's a loan - interest free -- $500 for traditional or nontraditional students.

Now 4/1/24

Global Lift Equipment Scholarship

Anyone planning on attending a post-secondary institution in Canada or the US in September of 2014 with GPA 2.5 or greater (short story submission).

  Varied

Grand Royal Arch Chapter

Students who plan to pursue and education at either a 2 or 4 year school. $1,000.

Now  Varied

Hagan Scholarship Foundation

650 Winners - $50,000

Renewable

Now 3/1/2024

Hamilton Relay

Open to students who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, or have difficulty speaking. $500 scholarship to assist in continuing education goals.

  Varied

Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards

Eligibility:
1) Be currently enrolled in high school and graduating in the spring of 2021
2) Must have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 7.5 on a 10.0 scale
3) Must enroll at an accredited higher education institution in 2021-2022
4) Be of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines)
5) If selected, attendance to virtual regional awards ceremony is mandatory
6) Be a U.S. permanent resident, U.S. citizen, or qualify under the DACA

Now 12/7/2024

Hood Good Sport Scholarship

Seniors who participated in varsity sport, 3.0 GPA, and volunteer work.

Now 12/31/2024

Horatio Alger Association Scholarship

2.0 GPA or higher and critical financial need.

Now Varied

Iberdrola USA Scholarship

Need to be attending a 2 or 4 year post secondary educational program (including technical and certificate programs ) who are involved in the community and are in good academic standing.

Now Varied

Innovation Scholarship

Be a junior or senior.  Have participated in a project with the community and demonstrate how that has contributed to your growth as an individual. 

Now 12/1/2024

Jackie Robinson Foundation

The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides a multi-faceted experience designed to not only address the financial needs of minority students who aspire to attend college but also to guide them through the process of higher education.

 

Now  2/1/2024

Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund

See attached criteria requirements

$2500

Now  Varied

Jefferson Scholars Foundation

The mission of the Jefferson Scholars Foundation is to benefit the University of Virginia by identifying, attracting, and nur­turing individuals of extraordinary intellectual range and depth who possess the highest concomitant qualities of leadership, scholar­ship, and citizenship.

Now  Varied 

KidGuard Scholarships

We will be selecting a pool of finalists based on the quality of their essay/video. As mentioned, we are looking for essays/videos that are well thought out with proper research and evidence to support their statement. Out of the selected finalists, winners will be selected and contacted shortly thereafter. Multiple scholarships ranging from $500 to $1000 All grades 9 - 12 High School Students

Now Varied

Kids Chance of Maine

Students ages 16-22, Dependent child of injured or killed work related accident or occupational disease. Financial need. 2 or 4 year applied and Completion of Fafsa.

Now 3/31/2024

Kids Choice 

Child or dependent of persons killed or injured in a work related accident.

Now  4/14/2024

Knights Essay Scholarship

To participate, students must submit an original 800- to 1,200-word essay based on an event, person, philosophy or ideal associated with the American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the United States Constitution.

1/1 4/1/2024

LendEDU Scholarships

Must complete a 750 word Essay for a chance at 1 of 2 - $1000 scholarships. View the Link and follow the instructions.

Now Varied

Lou Fontana Scholarship

Anyone pursuing a degree in Special Education will be considered. Preference may be given to applicants following a non-traditional path to the profession. Other criteria apply; see paperwork for details.

Now  Varied 

Maine Community Foundation Scholarships

Maine Community Foundation scholarships with online applications.

1/21 Varied

Maine Association of Healthcare Professionals

MAHAP Scholarship Fund was established in 2017 to provide financial assistance to individuals that are enrolled in administrative assistant or related healthcare roles of study in community colleges, colleges and universities. This is a Statewide scholarship and no preference will be given to any particular school or region, with the exception of trying to rotate the scholarship to various areas of the State of Maine each year. The scholarship may be used at the discretion of the recipient to meet the needs of entering college, e.g. books, supplies, fees, etc. Application Link

Now 5/20/24

Manufactures Association of Maine - MAME

Applicants must have a sincere desire to further education in Precision Machining Technology, Manufacturing Technology, welding, engineering.

Now  Varied

Maine Blue Collar

We have $75,000 in student scholarships for secondary education, certificate programs and tools. Please spread the word, the trades are a pathway to a successful and fulfilling career in Maine!

Now Varied

Mainly Character Scholarship

You could win a $5,000 scholarship based on character, integrity, responsibility, and concern for others.

1/1/2024 Varied

Maine Christmas Tree Association

Each MCTA Scholarship applicant must be a Maine resident, must have completed high school and have a need for financial aid. Applicant should have work experience on a Christmas tree farm or whose family is a current MCTA member in good standing. Preference is given to those who have been involved in the industry in some form and/or those interested in a career in natural resources. Now  10/1/24

Maine Clean Water Poster

Clean water week poster contest.

Now 3/25/2024

MCHP - Maine College Health Professionals

Scholarships for students with medical intent.

   

MECA - Maine College of Arts

Variety of Arts scholarships.

Now Varied 

Maine Community Foundation Scholarships

Many scholarships are available to eligible students.

1/1/2021 Varied 

MEDEA Scholarship

250 Scholarship to encourage and assist young people of Maine to attend post High School in any field. 1 scholarship for any Maine resident, and 1 scholarship for a family member of of MEDEA

Now 1/30/2024 Post mark

Maine Dairy Princess

Maine Dairy Scholarship Pageant.

NO information available for 2021  

Maine Developmental Disabilities Council

High school students who demonstrate exceptional concepts of the world in which all people are valued members of the community. Juniors and Seniors may apply.

   

The Maine Difference

Economics and ecology of Maine attending Maine College.

   

Maine Graphics Association

Maine graduating senior attending a graphics arts / graphic communications program.

   

Maine Innkeepers Association Scholarships

Career in hospitality industry.

Now 4/6/2024

Maine Legislative Memorial Scholarship Fund

High school senior-apply online.

Now  4/10/2024

Maine Masonic Scholarship

Leadership, citizenship, financial need and scholastic achievement.

Now  4/1/2024

Maine Media Communications Scholarships

Young woman entering the communications media field.

Now  4/1/2024

Maine Metal Products Association Scholarship

Machine trades or metal working.

Now  3/31/2024

Maine Police Chiefs Association

Award Amount - $500 annually, non-renewable. Three awards offered annually.

Now  4/15/2024

MMSA - Maine Rural Rehabilitation Fund  Scholarship

 

The applicant must reside in the State of Maine; The applicant must be enrolled, or accepted for enrollment, by a University or College offering an agricultural degree;  An applicant enrolled in a post-secondary educational program must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.7, or greater, or have a minimum GPA of 3.0, or greater, for the most recent semester or quarter; An applicant must demonstrate that an unmet financial need exists that must be overcome to pursue a higher education; and The applicant must be enrolled in a full-time course load leading to a two-year, four-year or an advanced degree in agriculture or natural resources related field.

Now  4/1/2024

Maine Society of Professional Engineers

See application and instructions for details (application will be posted when available)

Now  5/8/2024

Maine Sports Hall of Fame

Scholarship award recipients will be selected based on outstanding athletic ability and performance, academic aptitude and achievements, and school leadership and community service. If you know a graduating senior who embodies these qualities, please urge them to apply for one of the largest scholarships in the State of Maine.

Now  4/1/2024

Maine Sports Legends

Student athlete.

Now  4/12/2024

Maine State Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

Business or technical

Now  4/2024

Maine State Credit Union

Student must be primary credit union member.Maine State Credit Union (MSCU) will award twenty (20) $1,000 scholarships in 2021 to graduating high school students who MUST: 1) Be a primary member of a savings account at Maine State Credit Union. 2) Complete all information outlined and submit in one packet.

Now 4/20/24

Maine State Grange

Pursuing a career in agriculture related fields.

Now 4/25/2024

Margaret Chase Smith Essay Contest

Essay competition limited to Maine high school seniors.

Now 4/2/2024

Maude Mackenzie Scholarship

Academic average, service to school, and community service

Now  4/1/2024

MEMIC

Applicants must be the spouse or child of a worker who was insured through MEMIC at the time of his or her workplace injury. Applicants must be attending or be prepared to attend an accredited college or university.

Now  5/1/2024

Mike Rowe WORKS Foundation - Work Ethics Scholarship

Technical or vocational-related program

  2/28/2024

MSEA Scholarship

Maine State Employees Association Scholarship is open to students who have a relationship with a dues paying MSEA member as outlined on the information sheet attached to the application. 

Now  4/24/2024

National Association of Women in Construction

Construction or engineering.

Now  3/31/2024

National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Scholar/Essay

Athletic and Academic based scholarship. Please see application for details. Address Application should be sent to is: Bunky Dow, PO Box 180, Mt. Desert, ME 04660.

Now  4/24/2024

National Honor Society

This year, 600 of the most outstanding NHS seniors will be selected for $2 million in funding, with one national winner receiving a $25,000 scholarship.

Now  4/20/2024

National MS Society Scholarship Program

Open to students who have MS or who have a parent with MS.

Now  3/1/2024

 

 

   

New England Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers

Each year, NEACRAO awards $2,000 scholarships to three high school graduates who will be enrolling in a NEACRAO member institution for the fall semester of that year. Each recipient of the scholarship is selected from candidates who are recommended by New England secondary school guidance professionals. 

Now  3/1/2024

New England Newspaper and Press Program

Open to students seeking a career in Journalism.

Now  4/1/2024

New England Red Sox Service Scholarship

Open to students with a "B" or better average and who have a strong record of community service.

Now 3/31/2024

NextGen

Grants for Maine residents. Now  4/1/2024

NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award

Open to graduating high school seniors who operate their own small business. Now  3/1/2024

Navy ROTC

Applicants selected from students already attending or accepted by colleges with Navy ROTC programs.

Now  2/28/2024

National Jewish Committee Scout Scholarship

$3000 - 4 Awards 

Now  3/31/2024

NextLevel Student Scholarship

$1000 - 1 Award

Now  3/30/2024

Niada Foundation

High School senior, desire to work in automotive field. 

Now  3/12/2024

Odenza Marketing Group Volunteer Scholarship

Open for students between the ages of 16 and 18 on 12/30/21, who possess a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and completed 50 hours of community service over the last 12 months.

Now  2/21/2024

 

 

   

OMEGA

The MIT AgeLab and AARP are accepting applications from high school juniors and seniors in New England for the OMEGA scholarship. Three OMEGA college scholarships are available to recognize and reward the efforts of students to create multigenerational connections in their communities.

Now  2/28/2024

Opportunity Maine

Maine Education Services

Now  Varied

Parsons

LGBTQ+ Youth and Allies

Now 5/1/2024

PB&J Scholarship

Open to all college bound seniors at Mt Blue, attending accredited 2 or 4 year college in the fall 2021.

Now  3/1/2024

Peter Pasula Study Habits Scholarship

Planning on attending post-secondary institution 2 years or longer and answer essay question on application form.

Now 4/1/2024

Plum Creek Community Scholarship Program

Maine high school student attending a 2 or 4 year college or university.

Now  2/28/2024

Portland Sea Dogs Scholarship

Three $500.00 scholarships will be awarded; one to each of the following grade level groups: K-5, 6-8, and 9-12.   The goal of the Sea Dogs Scholarship Program is to inspire all students  to go to college. 

Now  3/28/2024

Promise

Maine Youth Development Organization 

Now  3/15/2024

Rainbow Business and Professional Association Scholarship

Open to students who have worked to foster diversity and end bullying and discrimination. 

Now 3/20/2024

Red Sox

 

   

Ruffed Grouse Society of Maine Scholarship

Open to students majoring in Wildlife Conservation, Conservation Law Enforcement, or Forest Management. 

Now 4/1/2024

"Test Yourself" Scholarship

Offered twice a year to s student recently completing an outstanding challenge or about to embark on a testing or challenging experience in any discipline.

Now 5/1/24

Science Saves 

All United States high school seniors entering college in the Fall of 2022.

Now 5/1/2024

Shaw-Worth Memorial Scholarship

The Shaw-Worth Memorial Scholarship, established under the aegis of The Humane Society of the United States, assists students who demonstrate a deep respect for animals and people in achieving their dreams of working in the service of animals.

Now  4/10/2024

SigEp

Open to students attending the University of Maine at Orono.

Now 4/1/2024

Society of Women Engineers

Searchable scholarship database for students who are pursuing further education and a career in engineering. Some are open to Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Seniors.

Now  3/28/2024

Society of Women Engineers - Maine Chapter

We are offering on e $500 scholarship for the year of 2013. Any  graduating high school senior who is a Maine resident and intends to study engineering is eligible to apply. The award is based on motivation in pursuing further education and a career in engineering, hard work, well rounded interests, and academic performance.  The scholarship is not renewable.

Now  4/1/2024

Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship

Financial need, academic excellence, service, good character and strong work ethic. Please note that this scholarship has two parts and each part has a different deadline.

Now 5/1/2024

Stephen J Brady 

All applicants must be enrolled in an accredited educational institution (kindergarten through graduate school) in the United States. All applicants must be ages 5-25 and meet the age requirement by Oct. 5.

 

Now Dec 5, 2024

Student Scholarships

 

Now  Varied 

Sloane Stephens Doc & Glo Scholarship

$1300 - 20 Awards 

Now  2/20/2024

SWANA - Steven Parker Memorial Scholarship

Solid Waste Association of Northern America - Maine New Hampshire and Vermont Seniors

Now  4/20/24

Texting & Driving Prevention Scholarship

$1000 - 1 award 

Now  2/10/2024

Tylenol Future Care Scholarship

Open to students going into the health care field.

Now  3/3/2024

United Steelworkers Scholarship - Local 900

Student must be a dependent of a current or retired USW union employee or Boise Corps., Mead Corp., New Page Corp, or Catalyst in Rumford, eligibility guideline are printed on the instruction sheet. 

Now  4/1/2024

University of Maine Pulp and Paper

Merit based scholarship to HS seniors planning to attend UMaine to study engineering.       

Now  12/31/2023

US JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship

Checklist 

Maine High School seniors are eligible to apply through the Maine JCI Senate representative on the application form. The Maine JCI Senate will select two candidates for the next level of judging by the US JCI senate foundation.

Now  3/15/2024

WACE - National Co-op Scholarship Program

Students with a 90 GPA or better and are accepted at one of the WACE Partner Institutions: *Clarkson University, Drexel University, *Johnson & Wales University, Rochester Institute of Technology, State University of New York Oswego, University of Cincinnati, *University of Massachusetts Lowell, The University of Toledo, or Wentworth Institute of Technology.

Now  4/1/2024

Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship

History Buff?  Enjoy Politics? Government or military Service in your future? See website for more information.

Now  2/28/2024

WBRC Architect - Engineering Centennial Scholarship

Open to students entering the fields of Engineering or Architecture.

Now  4/1

Women in Transportation Foundation

 

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Advancing Women in Transportation offering a $2,500 scholarship for a female high school senior interested in STEM and who may be considering a career in a transportation related field. Must be a female, have GPA of 3.0 or higher, currently studying science, technology, engineering, or math and considering a transportation related field.

Now  2/15/2024

Warrior Thunder for Veterans' Children Scholarship

Open to children of United States service members who have received honorable discharge from any branch of the services.

Now  3/15/2024

Worthington Scholarships

Graduating seniors attending a participating 2 or 4 year college in Maine whoo meet the specific GPA & EFC requirements.

Now

 2 year college deadline 4/15/2024

4 year college deadline 4/15/24

Youth Volunteer Scholarship Award

Open to students under the age of  21 who have completed 50 hours of volunteer work over the pat two years while maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Now  4/1/2024

Student-View Scholarship

Any graduating senior who completes the survey is eligible for the scholarship drawing. See site for details. 

Now  4/1/2024

University of Maine Systems - Waiver

Follow the link for more information and to apply.

Now  

Virtual High School

Three scholarships available: One (1) $1000, Two (2) $500

Now   

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