Top 64 Maine Scholarships in September 2024

Are you a Maine resident enrolled at least half-time at a Maine public or private university, college, or technical school that administers federal financial aid? If so, you may be eligible for the Maine State Grant Program! Each year, the program awards up to $2,500 to Maine undergraduate students, with applicants enrolled in more credits being eligible to earn more scholarship money. While the program tends to be limited to Maine residents enrolled in an in-state program, those attending school in another state may qualify if they are enrolled in NEBHE’s Tuition Break Program or the New England Regional Student Program. To be considered for the program, interested students must simply complete their FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Lawrence Alan Spiegel Remembrance Scholarship is awarded annually to one high school senior (including homeschoolers) who authors the best essay on the question: “Learning about the Holocaust affected my view of the world and it is important for others to learn about it too.” Applicants must reside in Maine and have been accepted at any accredited Title IV-eligible college or technical school. Impress the judges with your essay, not exceeding four typed pages, and potentially earn funding for your college education!Show Less

The ASHRAE Region I Setty Family Foundation Scholarship is a one-year scholarship available annually to a mechanical or architectural engineering student attending a post-secondary educational institution within the geographic boundaries of ASHRAE Region I or who has graduated from a high school within Region I (Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Maine, & New Hampshire). Applicants' course of study must have traditionally been a preparatory curriculum for the HVAC&R profession and they must have a class standing of no less than the top 30 percent. In addition, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria: be enrolled in an institution with an active ASHRAE Student Branch, or be in a program accredited by ABET or the Consejo de Acreditacion de la Ensenanza de la Ingenieria (CACEI). Keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

The American Society of Civil Engineers-Maine High School Scholarship is the perfect opportunity for all Maine residents who are graduating high school seniors and have a passion for civil engineering. To apply, complete an application and write a statement of interest in civil engineering. Applications are available from high school guidance offices and by writing: Leslie L. Corrow, P.E. American Society of Civil Engineers Maine Section, Scholarship Chair Kleinschmidt Associates, 141 Main Street, PO Box 650, Pittsfield, ME 04967 (207) 487-3328. Be sure to send in your application by January 31st of the award year. If you're eligible, don't miss out on this opportunity to earn funding for your post-secondary education!Show Less

Are you a college-bound high school senior from Maine who demonstrates exemplary character? If so, consider applying for the Mainely Character Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards between $2,500 and $5,000 to multiple high school seniors from Maine who demonstrate amazing "concern for others", responsibility, integrity, and courage. If you're attending a high school in Maine and will be attending college in the school year immediately following your high school graduation, and you demonstrate an amazing character, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Geiger Scholarship is offered to students ranging from middle school to college who live on one of Maine's unbridged islands year-round. Students must be currently enrolled in or graduated from the highest grade level available at a magnet school. Applicants in a gap year program will also be considered. The goal of the scholarship is to support students with the opportunity to experience off-island enrichment and travel.Show Less

Are you a full-time undergraduate student from Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont who’s attending school elsewhere? Alternatively, are you a full-time undergraduate student in one of those states? If either fits, and you’re majoring in a plant-oriented field of study, we recommend that you apply for the New England ISA Undergrad/Grad scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $2,500 to two lucky students who best describe their dedication to their chosen field and why they are deserving of the scholarship. If you fit the criteria and want to put your writing skills to the test, we encourage you to apply. Make that green thumb a writing one!Show Less

The George E. Watters Memorial Scholarship awards up to $5,000 to a student enrolled in a civil engineering program at a 4-year college or university. To be eligible, applicants must be attending or have been accepted into an appropriate college/university program at the undergraduate or graduate level and be from or attending school in New England. If you're a current or incoming post-secondary student who is from or will be attending an institution in New England, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Francis X. Crowley Scholarship annually awards $3,000 to a student enrolled in a civil or environmental engineering program or a business management program at a 4-year college or university. To be eligible, applicants must be attending or have been accepted into an appropriate college/university program at the undergraduate or graduate level and be from or attending school in New England. If you’re a current or incoming post-secondary student who is from or will be attending an institution in New England, and you have a passion for civil/environmental engineering or business management, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Daniel E. Lambert Memorial Scholarship honors the legacy of veterans by providing $500 to two (2) college students residing in Maine who have a parent or grandparent who is a member of the Maine American Legion. Applicants must be attending an accredited college or vocational-technical school and should demonstrate financial need. To be considered for the scholarship, students must submit three letters of recommendation, a letter of endorsement from high school, a 300-word essay, and proof of application, acceptance, or current attendance at an accredited college or vocational school. If you’re a college student from Maine who is the child or grandchild current or deceased member of an American Legion Post in the State of Maine, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more. Show Less

The Daniel E. Lambert Memorial Scholarship honors the legacy of veterans by providing $1,000 to two (2) college students residing in Maine whose parents or grandparents are veterans. Applicants must be attending an accredited college or vocational-technical school and should demonstrate financial need. If you're a college student from Maine who is the child or grandchild of a veteran, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Joseph W. Mayo ALS Scholarship is a beacon of hope for those who have been affected by ALS, or have a loved one who has been affected by ALS. It provides financial assistance to the children, stepchildren, grandchildren, spouses, domestic partners, or primary caregivers of people with ALS who are graduates of Maine high schools or GED programs. Applicants must be students who are attending post-secondary educational institutions, including both four-year colleges and two-year associate programs. Applications can be submitted through mail and are awarded annually.Show Less

The Brooksville Education Foundation Scholarship is available to all residents of Brooksville, Maine, regardless of age, who are currently pursuing post-secondary education programs leading to 2 or 4-year degrees, professional certificates, or licenses. Don't miss out on this opportunity to receive aid from the Foundation, and keep on reading to learn more!Show Less