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4 | A Running Passion | This scholarship is for graduating Maine high school seniors that have participated in track & field, and who are planning to pursue any sort of higher education | A Running Passion | High school senior in Maine, pursuing any sort of higher education, has participated in track & field | varies | May 2, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
5 | Patti Reilly Memorial Scholarship | Patti believed that if there were more women scientists, more problems would be solved in creative, new ways because women sometimes think and problem solve differently. Pedal for Women in Science, an organization founded by Patti’s husband and children, has raised and awarded $50,000 to support scholarships and summer science camps for middle school age girls nationwide. | Patti Reilly Memorial Scholarship | Enrolling in a 2 or 4 year college or university, majoring in nursing, education, or music | $1,000 | May 1, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
6 | Stanley Gray Scholarship | This scholarship is open to students (high school, college, graduate) who are descendents from a person whose last name was Gray and who settled in Hancock County, Maine prior to 1800. If there are questions about qualification, a copy of The Gray Family, Second Edition is available in the Ellswroth branch of Camden National Bank. | Stanley Gray Scholarship | Descendent of the Gray Family | $1,000 - $3,000 | May 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
7 | Maine Legislative Memorial Scholarship Fund | The Maine Legislature annually recognizes students currently pursuing or planning to pursue education at a two- or four-year degree-granting Maine college or technical school. | Maine Legislative Memorial Scholarship Fund | Open to current high school, college, and graduate students. | $1,000 | May 1, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
8 | BBEST Scholarship | The Building Bridges to Engineering Students (BBEST) program offers competitive, academic-year scholarships for students with demonstrated financial need and a strong academic record. This scholarship is for up to 4 years while enrolled in any of the engineering programs at UMaine Orono. | BBEST Scholarship | See application | $5,075/year | Rolling admissions | ||||||||||||||||||||
9 | WBRC | WBRC Inc. is offering Maine high school graduating seniors a chance to compete for a $1,000 Centennial Scholarship Award. This is for students entering a post-secondary architecture or engineering program. | WBRC | See application | May 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
10 | Sallie Mae Scholarships | High school seniors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and plan to enroll in an accredited post-secondary institution or a continuing education program during the 2025-2026 academic year are eligible. Applicants must demonstrate leadership skills and strong moral character and submit a short video sharing a unique perspective, passion, or curiosity that drives their academic interests. | Sallie Mae Scholarships | Varies (up to $10,000) | April 25 | |||||||||||||||||||||
11 | Surry Community Improvement Association | The SCIA is pleased to offer one Patty Fitch Memorial Scholarship to a graduating senior from Surry who plans to pursue further education. | Patty Fitch Memorial Scholarship | Resident of Surry | $2,500 | April 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||
12 | Bobby Dorr Memorial Scholarship | This scholarship was created to further Bobby's mission to positively impact the fire service in Hancock County. Scholarships are given to children of local firefighters or students who are pursuing a career in the fire service. | Bobby Dorr Memorial Scholarship | child of local firefighter or student pursuing a career in the fire service | $500 | May 17 | ||||||||||||||||||||
13 | Gretchen Behre Music Scholarship | Established in 1994 in memory of Gretchen Behre Breckwoldt, this scholarship fund provides renewable scholarship support to MDI High School graduates who seek to further their education in the field of music. | Gretchen Behre Music Scholarship | varies | May 1 (April 1 for renewals) | |||||||||||||||||||||
14 | YWCA MDI Paulette Baker Paluga Scholarship | YWCA MDI Paulette Baker Paluga Scholarship | female pursuing a career in teaching | $1, 000 | May 1, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||
15 | YWCA MDI Lorin Cooper Scholarship | This scholarship, chosen by the MDI YWCA, is awarded to a young woman who has attended and successfully completed her education at MDI High School, and who intends to pursue a career in the arts. | YWCA MDI Lorin Cooper Scholarship | Females pursuing a career in the arts | $1,000 | May 1, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
16 | YWCA MDI Academic Scholarship | This scholarship, chosen by the MDI YWCA, is awarded to a young woman who has attended and successfully completed her education at MDI High School, and who has maintained an overall grade point average of 3.5 or higher | YWCA MDI Academic Scholarship | female with a 3.5 or higher GPA | $1,000 | May 1, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
17 | William Searls Scholarship | The William Searls Scholarship was organized in 1953 to honor this Southwest Harbor man who lost his life in a car accident during his senior year at Bates College. Awards are presented annually to Southwest Harbor and Tremont residents. | William Searls Scholarship | residents of SWH/Tremont, or a graduate of Pemetic or Tremont Elementary | multiple @ $1,000 | May 1, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
18 | Trenton PTO Scholarship | This Scholarship is awarded to MDIHS graduates who are residents of the Town of Trenton. | Trenton PTO Scholarship | Trenton Resident | $600 | May 1, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
19 | Swans Island Educational Achievement Scholarship | Established in 1997, this scholarship provides support for permanent residents of Swans Island who wish to further their education beyond high school at college, vocational, or technical schools. Awards are made based on scholarship, achievement, service to the community, and financial need. | Swans Island Educational Achievement Scholarship | Swans Island permanent resident | varies | rolling deadline | ||||||||||||||||||||
20 | Susan Young Tripp Scholarship | The Susan Young Tripp Scholarship was established in memory of long time school teacher, Susan Tripp and her love of student learners and education. | Susan Young Tripp Scholarship | Education major preferred | Varies | May 1, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
21 | Salisbury Cove Research Foundation Nursing Scholarship | In honor of the distinguished research career of Thomas H. Maren, M.D. the Salisbury Cove Research Foundation is pleased to award this annual scholarship to a graduating senior from MDI High School who will attend a four-year college and pursue a bachelor's in nursing. This scholarship is renewable for up to a total of five years of undergraduate studies. | Salisbury Cove Research Foundation Nursing Scholarship | Nursing / Healthcare | $1,000 | May 1, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
22 | Salisbury Cove Research Foundation Biological Science Scholarship | In honor of the distinguished research career of Thomas H. Maren, M.D. the Salisbury Cove Research Foundation is pleased to award this annual scholarship to a graduating senior from MDI High School who will attend a four-year college and pursue a bachelor's in biology or associated biological and biomedical sciences. This scholarship is renewable for up to a total of five years of undergraduate studies. | Salisbury Cove Research Foundation Biological Science Scholarship | medical biology, biological sciences, biomedical sciences | $1,000 | May 1, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
23 | Phillis & Archie Russakoff Scholarship | Marjory Russakoff awards scholarships annually in her parents’ honor, to students with GPAs of C+ or higher who are entering two or four year colleges. | Phillis & Archie Russakoff Scholarship | college or university, GPA >= C+ | $500 | May 1, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
24 | Perruzzi Engineering Scholarship | The Perruzzi Engineering Scholarship is awarded annually to one member of the MDIHS graduating class. This award supports continuing education for a student planning to pursue a STEM degree, with preference given to engineering degrees. | Perruzzi Engineering Scholarship | Engineering or STEM | $1,000 | 5/1/2025 (date is not posted on application) | ||||||||||||||||||||
25 | Perruzzi Construction Trades Scholarship | The Perruzzi Construction Trades Scholarship is awarded annually to one member of the MDIHS graduating class. This award supports continuing education for a graduate entering a construction trade. | Perruzzi Construction Trades Scholarship | construction trade, including Automotive, masonry, carpentry, electrician, HVAC, ironworker, painter, plumber, roofer, welder | $1,000 | 5/1/2025 (date is not posted on application) | ||||||||||||||||||||
26 | Northeast Harbor Library Scholarship | The Northeast Harbor Library Scholarship Program was founded by the Trustees of the Library in 1953 for the purpose of assisting young people of the Town of Mount Desert who wish to continue their education after graduating from Mount Desert Island High School. Students who reside in the Town of Cranberry Isles are likewise eligible for scholarships. | Northeast Harbor Library Scholarship | resident of Mount Desert or Cranberry Isles | Multiple awards, amount varies | May 1, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
27 | Northeast Harbor Ambulance Association Scholarship | This award is given to an MDIHS graduate who is training or seeking post-secondary education in emergency medicine or a health related field. Preference is given to residents of the Town of Mount Desert or Cranberry Isle. | Northeast Harbor Ambulance Association Scholarship | Emergency Medicine & Health Sciences | $1,000 | CHANGED to APRIL 15!!! | ||||||||||||||||||||
28 | Nichole Melodie Jacobs Scholarship | The Nichole Melodie Jacobs Scholarship is awarded to an MDIHS graduate who will pursue education in the nursing and/or health field. | Nichole Melodie Jacobs Scholarship | open to all, preference to Nursing / Healthcare | Varies | May 1, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
29 | Mount Desert Police Association Scholarship | This award recongnizes a Mount Desert Island High School senior interested in obtaining a post-secondary education. | Mount Desert Police Association Scholarship | college | $1,000 | May 1, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
30 | Mount Desert Police Association Criminal Justice Scholarship | This award recognizes a Mount Desert Island High School senior interested in obtaining a Criminal Justice degree and or who has shown potential to become a future employee in the Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice profession. | Mount Desert Police Association Criminal Justice Scholarship | Law enforcement or criminal justice | $1,000 | May 1, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
31 | Michele Abbott-Croan Memorial Scholarship | This award is given to a student who is looking to go into one of the following fields: Veterinary medicine, veterinary technician, veterinary nursing, animal science, zoology, biological sciences, marine biology, or fish & wildlife. | Michele Abbott-Croan Memorial Scholarship | Animal-related studies | $1,000 | April 15, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
32 | MDIHS Teachers Association: Robert Higgins Memorial Scholarship | The MDIHS Teachers Association annually presents a scholarship in honor of Robert Higgins, to a graduating senior planning to pursue a degree in education. | MDIHS Teachers Association: Robert Higgins Memorial Scholarship | pursuing a degree in education. | $500 | April 12, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
33 | MDI YMCA | The MDI YMCA awards a scholarship to a student who is a Y member or has been a program participant or volunteer at the Y. The Y values students who demonstrate qualities of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. | MDI YMCA | member of any YMCA, active in community service | $500 | May 1, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
34 | Matthew E. Bratzler Memorial Scholarship | This scholarship will be awarded annually to an individual who has attended Mount Desert Island High School. To be eligible, the individual must have graduated high school or been awarded a GED and be pursuing a career in the trades. | Matthew E. Bratzler Memorial Scholarship | Trades | $500 | April 15, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
35 | Marion Joy Morse Scholarship | The Barbara Joy Trust presents these scholarships annually to students pursuing an education in a medical field. Scholarships are renewable. | Marion Joy Morse Scholarship | Medical field | varies | April 15, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
36 | Spurling Scholarship Fund | This scholarship is for MDIHS graduates pursuing a postsecondary education - First priority is given to students from outer islands. | Marion & Irving Spurling Scholarship | varies | (Open in April) 5/15/2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||
37 | Maine Seacoast Mission Scholarship | The Maine Seacoast Mission’s Scholarship Program was started in 1918. For over 100 years the Mission has been supporting the educational efforts of students in coastal Downeast Maine. Our scholarships support students of many different backgrounds, in particular, those who will be the first members of their families to graduate from college. | Maine Seacoast Mission Scholarship | coastal communities of Downeast Maine | $3,000 | March 1, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
38 | Lisa Sullivan / Brian Towne Scholarship | This scholarship was established in 2010 by Lisa’s family and friends to honor Lisa’s many years as a childcare provider. The award is given to a graduating MDIHS senior who will be majoring in early childhood education. | Lisa Sullivan / Brian Towne Scholarship | Early childhood or elementary education major, 3.0+ GPA | $300 | May 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
39 | Lamoine PATRONS Scholarship | Lamoine PATRONS offers a scholarship to a graduating high school senior from Lamoine toward furthering their education. | Lamoine PATRONS Scholarship | Resident of Lamoine, or attended Lamoine Elementary | $250 | April 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||
40 | Lamoine Grange Scholarship | Lamoine Grange #264 offers a scholarship to a graduating high school senior from Lamoine toward furthering their education. | Lamoine Grange Scholarship | Resident of Lamoine | $500 | April 30, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
41 | Kelton & Janet Muise Scholarship | This award supports graduating seniors of MDI High School who reside in Trenton. Graduates must be pursuing a career as a first responder (firefighter, EMS, law enforcement, etc.) or seeking a secondary education in business. | Kelton & Janet Muise Scholarship | first responder (firefighter, EMS, law enforcement, etc.) or secondary ed in business | $500 | April 15, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
42 | Kelley E. Seavey Teaching Scholarship | The Kelley E. Seavey Scholarship was established by family and friends in May 2001, to honor Kelley's memory and to help students who share her goal of becoming an elementary school teacher. | Kelley E. Seavey Teaching Scholarship | Elementary or high school education | varies | May 1, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
43 | Joshua Sprague Scholarship | The Joshua Sprague Scholarship was established to honor Josh's love of working with his hands. The awards are given to graduates who will pursue training in specific trades including plumbing, masonry, carpentry, electrical work, automotive mechanics, etc. | Joshua Sprague Scholarship | Trades: plumbing, carpentry, boat building, electrical, masonry. Priority is given to a student that will bring that skill back to MDI, at least 2.0 GPA | $1,000 | May 1, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
44 | Harvey Norwood Memorial Scholarship | The Mount Desert Island Lions Club annually awards scholarships in memory and honor of longtime Lion Harvey Norwood, to graduates enrolling in two-year or four-year colleges. The scholarship will be paid over two years, $2,500 per year. | Harvey Norwood Memorial Scholarship | Involvement in school and community activites | $2,500 for 2 years | May 1, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
45 | Hancock Woman's Club | This award is presented to a graduating senior from the Town of Hancock who is planning to attend college, technical, or professional education. | Hancock Woman's Club There are 3 applications. Fill out the appropriate one for you. | lives in town of Hancock | varies | April 15, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
46 | Hamor Pascal Culinary Scholarship | Established in 2003 by Emily Damon, the Mount Desert Island Culinary Foundation offers scholarship assistance to MDIHS graduates and community members who wish to pursue culinary training. Scholarships are presented in memory of Nicholas Hamor and Nicene Pascal. | Hamor Pascal Culinary Scholarship | Culinary arts / Hospitality | $1,000 | May 1, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
47 | George A. Dix Scholarship | The George A. Dix Committee annually awards scholarships to graduates from the Southwest Harbor/Tremont area. | George A. Dix Scholarship | SWH/Tremont Residents | varies | May 1, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
48 | Emily Trussell Stupak Scholarship | The Stupak Scholarship Fund supports graduating seniors from high school in Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Hancock Counties who are furthering their education at an accredited college or university and who have demonstrated a passionate dedication to, and talent, skill and a desire to excel in, a chosen athletic pursuit that the student plans to continue at the college level. | Emily Trussell Stupak Scholarship | participated in athletics, is pursing athletics | varies | May 1, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
49 | Cushman Scholarship | This scholarship provides renewable scholarship assistance to Hancock County residents pursuing post-secondary education in the medical or Christian education fields. | Cushman Scholarship | pursuing medical or Christian education | Varies | May 1, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
50 | Ed & Eileen Branch Scholarship Fund | This scholarship, given in honor of Ed & Eileen Branch, longtime restaurant owners, supports young people who will major in culinary arts or the restaurant industry. | Ed & Eileen Branch Scholarship Fund | Culinary or Food industry | $1,000 | May 1, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
51 | Dr. Stephen H. Moon Dental/Health Field | Established in 2019 by Dr. Moon’s family to honor his longtime dentistry career, his value of education and his love of life, this scholarship is presented to students entering training for dentistry or dental hygiene, or a healthcare field. | Dr. Stephen H. Moon Dental/Health Field | Dental Field or healthcare | $1,000 | May 5, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
52 | Bar Harbor Rotary Club Scholarship | Bar Harbor Rotary presents scholarships annually to graduating students who have strong academic and community service records. | Bar Harbor Rotary Club Scholarship | Community & School Service | 2 @ $1,000 | May 1 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
53 | Bar Harbor Firefighters Association | This scholarship is awarded to a student who will be pursuing emergency medicine and/or fire science education. | Bar Harbor Firefighters Association | Emergency medicine and/or fire science education | $1,000 | April 14, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
54 | Jimmy Douglas Memorial Book Award | The Jimmy Douglas Memorial Book Award will be awarded to student who has been accepted to a college or vocational school. Special consideration will be given to students with relatives that belong to or have belonged to a Fire/EMS organization, regardless of school. | Jimmy Douglas Memorial Book Award | See full application | $1,000 | May 15, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
55 | Ellsworth Lioness Lions Club Sholarshi | This scholarship is for high school graduates or first-year college undergraduates enrolled or planning to enroll in a college or university of higher education. This scholarship application should be used for the following Ellsworth Lioness Lions Club Scholarships: -2 Lioness Lions Club Scholarships for students pursuing a degree in the medical field or health care administration. One in the amount of $1,000.00 and the second in the amount of $1,500.00 - 2 James Patterson Memorial Scholarships for students pursuing a degree in the trades. Each scholarship will be in the amount of $1,250 - 1 Jerry Upton Memorial Scholarship for students pursuing a degree in the medical field. This scholarship will be in the amount of $1,000 | Ellsworth Lioness Lions Club | See full application | multiple awards. $1,000 to $1,500. | April 18, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
56 | BHBT Career & Technical Education Sholarship | We believe that education is one of the surest ways for people to have fulling and successful careers. That's why we have established the Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Career & Technical Education Scholarship. Each year, the Bank presents $1,000 awards to income-eligible high school seniors in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont who attended a technical career program as part of their high school curriculum and are planning to attend college or a technical school after graduation. | BHBT Scholarships | HS Senior who attended a technical career program as part of their high school curriculum and are planning to attend college or a technical school after graduation. | $1,000 | May 1, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
57 | Hattie A. & Fred C. Lynam Scholarship | The scholarship was established in 1943 by Fred C. Lynam who was Bar Harbor Bank & Trust's first vice president and later, treasurer and president. The trust awards renewable scholarships to members of the MDI High School graduating class or renewing applicants. First-time applicants must be residents of Mount Desert Island. The deadline to apply for the current round of funding is May 1, 2025. | BHBT Scholarships | MDIHS Senior. Resident on Mount Desert Island. | Varies, depending on how many students apply. | May 1, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
58 | American Legion Scholarship | The Eugene M. Norwood Post 69 of the American Legion offers scholarships annually to graduates from the Southwest Harbor/Tremont area. | American Legion | resident of Southwest Harbor/Tremont area, and a family member has served in the military. (aunt, uncle, parent, grandparent, great-grandparent) | $250 | April 14, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
59 | Allen C. & Laurene F. Hodgkins Scholarship | This Fund provides renewable scholarship support to pursue post-secondary education to residents of Lamoine who are graduating high school seniors. | Maine Community Foundation | *Resident of Lamoine *Be a graduating senior or have graduated from HS within 5 years of the date of application *Be pursuing post-secondary education at an accredited college, university or technical school | varies | postmarked by June 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
60 | Drew DaGraca Memorial Scholarship | This scholarship was established in honor of MDIHS Alumni, Army Staff Sergeant Drew DaGraca who passed away at the age of 29 in 2023. Drew's family wishes to honor Drew's educational excellence and service in the United States Army by supporting MDIHS seniors who wish to pursue a college education. | Drew DaGraca Memorial Scholarship | MDIHS Senior, pursing a college education | $1,000 | April 1, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
61 | Worthington | We award scholarships annually to graduates of partner high schools who plan to enroll full-time at one of our partner colleges or universities. We award scholarships based on merit and financial need. We consider each applicant holistically, and pride ourselves on providing scholarships to candidates whose grit and determination reflect the very spirit of Maine. Our scholarships are renewable for up to 8 semsters of post-secondary education, and can be applied to full-time programs offered in community colleges and four-year institutions. | Worthington | Eligibility | $16,000-$20,000 (over 4 years) | OPEN Jan 1, 2025. DUE April 15, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
62 | Mitchell Scholarship | The Senator George J. Mitchell Scholarship Research Institute awards scholarships each year to graduating seniors from every community in Maine. | Apply Here | Full-time residents of Maine, on track to graduate from a public High School in Maine. Plans to attend a 2-year or 4-year degree program at an accredited college or university in the fall semester immediately following their HS graduation. | $10,000 (paid over 4 years) | March 1, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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65 | Hagan Scholarship | See website | https://haganscholarships.org/ | See website | $2,000 - $7,500 for up to 8 consecutive semesters. | March 15, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
66 | Leon S. & Calista B. Thorsen Education Fund | For residents of the town of Hancock. Any age, who will attend an accredited academic program of higher education or who wish to study in a vocational or other skill-related program. | 2025 Application | see application | Postmarked by MAY 1, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||
67 | Peter Saucier Memorial Scholarship | This scholarship pays tribute to Peter Suacier, a beloved board member and volunteer who devoted over 28 years of service to the credit union and its members. It is one $5,000 award aimed at celebrating students who embody Pete's qualities and commitment to helping others. | Acadia FCU Application | See website | $5,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||
68 | Acadia Federal Credit Union | Acadia FCU offers four $3,000 scholarships for graduating high school seniors, awarded based on a combination of academic achievement and financial need. | Acadia FCU Application | See website | $3,000 | April 13, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
69 | MES Foundation | This scholarship was established in honor of MES Founder, Dick Pierce who passed away in 20211. It was Dick's life long commitment to promote higher education. | MES Foundation Application | Scholarships are awarded based on merit and financail need, with the goal of assisting students who might not otherwise continue their post-secondary education without financial assistance. | 15 $5,000 renewable scholarships (up to 4 years) will be awarded. | April 1, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||
70 | Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund | Application Opens in December 2024. The intent of the award is to enable students to attend college without accumulating burdensome debt. It is awarded to 150 new applicants and over 300 returning applicants. Renewable for up to 4 years. | New Applicants | Criteria | range from $3,000 to $17,000 | May 1, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
71 | Maine Section American Society of Civil Engineers | One $2000 scholarship for an outstanding high school senior who plans to have a career in civil engineering. | Application | Academic performance, participation in extracurricular activities, letters of recommendation, and statement of interest in civil engineering. Must be a Maine resident. | $2,000 | February 28, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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73 | Island Institute | The Island Institute has multiple scholarships available. Island Institute provides financial support for educational, enrichment, and workforce experiences to help prepare island and coastal high school students and young adults for post-secondary education and training opportunities. | Island Institute | Different for each scholarship | varies | varies | ||||||||||||||||||||
74 | US JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship | Each year, the U.S. Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Foundation grants scholarships to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at an accredited post-secondary college or university, or vocational or industrial school. 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. | USJCISenate | Graduating Senior, GPA of 3.75 or better | $1000 or $1500 | Jan 17, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
75 | Computing Community for Good (CCG) Scholarship Program | University of Maine's School of Computing & Information Science is accepting applicatoins for the CCG Program, designed to support talented computer science students passionate about making a positive impact through technology. | CCG Scholarship Program | * Must be accepted to UMaine's School of Computing and Information Science * Major in Computer Science * Min. 3.0 GPA * Pell Grant-eligible | $7500 annual scholarship * early move-in * Faculty Mentorship * | Rolling deadline (but they do use first-come first-serve to fill the spots) | ||||||||||||||||||||
76 | Maine State Grange Agriculture | The scholarship provides a $500 award to a high school graduate pursuing a career in agriculture or an agriculturally related field. This includes Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Marketing, Animal Science, Aquaculture, Biotechnology, Consumer Science, Dairy Science, Entomology, Equine Science, Forestry, Floriculture, Farm Business Management, Horticulture, Pomology, Poultry Science, Soil & Water Science, Sustainable Agriculture, Veterinary Science, and Veterinary Technology. | Maine State Grange Agriculture | open to high school seniors. Applications are also available in the guidance office. | $500 | April 20, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
77 | Barowsky Scholars | Barowsky Scholars aims to support students residing in Maine, who are planning to attend a four-year college to obtain their bachelor's degree. This scholarship seeks to support students who are interested in honoring their careful listening, civic discourse, facilitation, and negotiation skills to become leaders that build trust and find common ground across people and groups with differing views and experiences. | Barowsky Scholars | See website | range from $5,000 to $25,000 per year | March 14, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
78 | Maine Municipal Association - Douglas M. Eugley Memorial Scholarship for Public Service | The "Douglas M. Eugley Memorial Scholarship for Public Service" is a $1,500 scholarship for Maine high school seniors planning to enter post-secondary education to pursue a career in municipal government or public service. | MMA Scholarships | $1500 (five awards given) | April 30, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||
79 | Maine Society of Professional Engineers | Given to students who intend to earn a degree in engineering and to enter the practice of engineering after graduation. | MSPE Application | MSPE Scholarship Instructions | $3,000 | March 21, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
80 | Ruffed Grouse Society | The Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) is a national organization dedicated to the preservation of forest lands and natural habitats for wildlife, particularly the ruffed grouse and the American woodcock. Its vision is to create landscapes of diverse, functioning forest ecosystems that provide homes for wildlife and opportunities for people to experience them. | Ruffed Grouse Society | -Graduating senior from a High School in Maine -3.0 or higher GPA -Majoring in a field related to natural resource conservation. | $4,000 | April 1, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
81 | Men's College Scholarship | The scholarship is designed to identify and reward outstanding high school seniors who have demonstrated an ability to excel in the fields of academics, extracurricular school activities, and community involvement. The scholarship is available to any male senior graduating from high school who is enrolling in a four-year undergraduate college program that commences in fall 2025. 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. | Men's College Scholarship | Must be a graduating high school senior in the United States, Must identify as male, Must have access to a US Bank account | Multiple awards in the amounts of $500-1000 | April 1, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
82 | Seaboard Federal Credit Union | Seaboard FCU is pleased to offer five scholarships worth $1500 each, to eligible students who are continuing their education at a college, university, or vocational school (Graduate students are excluded). | Seaboard FCU Forms | Must be a member for SFCU, complete a minimum of 9 credit hours or equivalent in the current semester, Maintain a 2.0 GPA at your chosen college/school, Be registered for the next semester. | $1,500 | May 16, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
83 | GFWC Maine & Maine Council for Elder Abuse Prevention (MCEAP)Scholarship Essay Contest | The General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) Maine & the MCEAP are working together to raise awareness about elder abuse in Maine. | GFWC & MCEAP Application | High school senior in Maine, plans to attend college or a certification program as a full-time student during the 2025-26 school year | $1,000 | April 1, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
84 | Mainely Character | Since 2001 Mainely Character has awarded scholarships to graduating seniors who demonstrate courage, integrity, responsibility, and concern for others. We focus solely on these 4 areas of character when determining awardees. Our goal this year is to award 13 scholarships for $5000 each. | https://mainelycharacter.org/ | *Live in Maine *High school senior *You will be going onto an accredited post-secondary institution after graduating high school. | $5,000 | March 1, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
85 | Hancock County Extension Homemakers | Through the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Office, the Hancock County Extension Homemakers group is accepting scholarship applications for the 2025 academic year. A scholarship in the amount of $00 will be awarded to a deserving Hancock County senior who will be enrolling full-time in a college or school. | HCEH Application | See application | $400 | April 4, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
86 | Maine State Employees Association Scholarship | See application | MSEA Scholarship | All applicants must have a relationship with a dues-paying MSEA member. Contact MSEA Headquarters to see if you're eligible. 207-622-3151. | varies. 7 total scholarships given. | April 18, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
87 | Downeast Business & Professional Women | DB&PW offers two $1000 Scholarships to area high school graduating seniors who are pursuing a post-secondary education. | Downeast Business & Professional Women | Female; graduating HS senior; plans post-secondary education. | $1,000 | Received by: April 30, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
88 | Futurama Foundation | Through the Futurama Foundation, the following scholarhsips are awarded annualy to Maine women with financial need. | Lemieux-Lovejoy Youth Scholarship | See application | $3,000 | April 13, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
89 | Futurama Foundation | Through the Futurama Foundation, the following scholarhsips are awarded annualy to Maine women with financial need. | Jeanne L. Hammond Memorial Scholarship | See application | $3,000 | April 13, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
90 | Futurama Foundation | Through the Futurama Foundation, the following scholarhsips are awarded annualy to Maine women with financial need. | The Continuing Education Scholarship | See application | $3,000 | April 13, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
91 | Futurama Foundation | Through the Futurama Foundation, the following scholarhsips are awarded annualy to Maine women with financial need. | The Career Advancement Scholarship | See application | $3,000 | April 13, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
92 | WTS Advancing Women | The Maine Chapter of WTS is pleased to provide up to three scholarships for outstanding female high school seniors in the State of Maine who demonstrates interest in science, technology, engineering, and math, and a career in the transportation industry. | WTS Advancing Women in Transportation | See application | varies, $1000 to $2000 | March 7, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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