Scholarships for Maine Students

Here is a list of college scholarships available for high school or college students living in the state of Maine.  We have included information on the organization sponsoring the scholarship, requirements, scholarship amounts, and application dates, so you can compare scholarship options and make an informed decision.

1. Maine Business and Education Partnership Scholarship

• Requirements: High school seniors in Maine who have been accepted into a Maine college or university
• Amount: $2,500
• Need based: No
• Deadline: April 1st
• How to apply: Submit an application through the Maine Community College System Foundation website, including transcripts, test scores and essays. Contact the foundation at (207) 874-7900 or scholarships@mccs.me.edu for further information.

2. Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship

• Requirements: High school seniors in Maine
• Amount: $50,000
• Need based: No
• Deadline: November 15th
• How to apply: Submit an application through the Elks National Foundation website, including transcripts, test scores, and essays. Contact the foundation at (773) 755-4728 or mvs@elks.org for further information.

3. Maine Health Careers Opportunities Program Scholarships

• Requirements: High school seniors in Maine who are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare
• Amount: Varies, average award amount $2,000
• Need based: Yes
• Deadline: April 1st
• How to apply: Submit an application through the Maine Health Careers Opportunities Program website, including transcripts, test scores, and essays. Contact the program at https://maineelks.org/scholarship-committee/ or call (207) 624-5138 for more information.

4. Maine Conservation Corps Scholarships

• Requirements: High school seniors in Maine who are interested in pursuing a career in environmental conservation
• Amount: Varies, average award amount $2,000
• Need based: No
• Deadline: March 15th
• How to apply: Submit an application through the Maine Conservation Corps website, including transcripts, test scores, and essays. Contact the Corps at (207) 430-8107 or info@maineconservationcorps.org for further information.

5. Maine Agriculture in the Classroom Scholarships

• Requirements: High school seniors in Maine who are interested in pursuing a career in agriculture
• Amount: Varies, average award amount $2,000
• Need based: No
• Deadline: May 1st
• How to apply: Submit an application through the Maine Agriculture in the Classroom website, including transcripts, test scores, and essays. Contact the program at (207) 622-7526 or info@meagclass.org

6. Maine Community College System Scholarships

• Who should apply: High school seniors attending a Maine community college, with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Dollar amount: Varies based on the scholarship, with awards ranging from $500 to $1,500.
• Need-based: Yes
• Application deadline: March 1st
• How to apply: Visit the Maine Community College System website (https://www.mccs.me.edu/financial-aid/scholarships) for a list of available scholarships, eligibility requirements, and application information.

7. Maine State Society Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship

• Who should apply: High school seniors who are Maine residents and are related to someone who served in the American Revolution.
• Dollar amount: Varies
• Need-based: No
• Application deadline: January 31st
• How to apply: Visit the Maine State Society Daughters of the American Revolution website (http://mainestatedar.org/scholarships/) for more information and to download the application.

8. Maine State Grange Scholarships

• Who should apply: High school seniors who are members of the Maine State Grange.
• Dollar amount: Varies
• Need-based: No
• Application deadline: March 1st
• How to apply: Visit the Maine State Grange website (https://mainestategrange.org/youth-programs/scholarships) for more information and to download the application or call (207) 622-3400.

9. Maine Indian Education Association Scholarships

• Who should apply: High school seniors who are members of a federally recognized tribe in Maine.
• Dollar amount: Varies
• Need-based: Yes
• Application deadline: April 1st
• How to apply: Visit the Maine Indian Education Association website (http://www.maineindianeducation.org/scholarships) for more information and to download the application.

10. Maine Women’s Fund Scholarships

• Who should apply: High school seniors who are female and plan to attend college in Maine.
• Dollar amount: Varies
• Need-based: Yes
• Application deadline: March 1st
• How to apply: Visit the Maine Women’s Fund website (https://mainewomensfund.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships/) for more information and to download the application.

11. Maine Credit Union League Scholarships

• Who should apply: High school seniors who are members of a credit union in Maine.
• Dollar amount: Varies
• Need-based: No
• Application deadline: March 1st
• How to apply: Visit the Maine Credit Union League website (https://mainecul.org/about/scholarships) for more information and to download the application.

12. Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship

• Who should apply: High school seniors who are residents of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, or Rhode Island.
• Dollar amount: Varies, with average awards ranging from $1,000 to $3,000.
• Need-based: Yes
• Application deadline: February 1st
• How to apply: Visit the Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund website (https://www.phillips-scholarship.org/) for more information and to download the application.

13. Maine Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship

• Who should apply: High school seniors who have been active in sports and plan to attend college in Maine.
• Dollar amount: Varies
• Need-based: No
• Application deadline: April 1st
• How to apply: Visit the Maine Sports Hall of Fame website (http://www.mainesportshalloffame.com/scholarships) for more information and to download the application.

14. Maine Real Estate and Development Association Scholarship

• Who should apply: High school seniors who plan to pursue a career in real estate or a related field.
• Dollar amount: Varies
• Need-based: No
• Application deadline: April 1st
• How to apply: Visit the Maine Real Estate and Development Association website (http://www.mereda.org/scholarship) for more information and to download the application.

15. Maine Agricultural Sciences Scholarship

• Who should apply: High school seniors who plan to study agriculture or a related field.
• Dollar amount: Varies
• Need-based: No
• Application deadline: April 1st
• How to apply: Visit the Maine Agricultural Sciences website (https://www.maineagscis.org/scholarships) for more information and to download the application.

16. Maine School Counselors Association Scholarship

• Who should apply: High school seniors who plan to become school counselors.
• Dollar amount: Varies
• Need-based: No
• Application deadline: April 1st
• How to apply: Visit the Maine School Counselors Association website (http://maineschoolcounselors.org/scholarships) for more information and to download the application.

17. Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Maine Scholarship

• Who should apply: High school juniors who are residents of Maine.
• Dollar amount: Varies
• Need-based: No
• Application deadline: April 15th
• How to apply: Visit the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership website (https://www.hoby.org/participate/maine) for more information and to download the application.

18. Horatio Alger Maine Scholarship

• Who should apply: High school seniors who demonstrate financial need and exhibit integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity.
• Dollar amount: $6,000
• Need-based: Yes
• Application deadline: October 25th
• How to apply: Visit the Horatio Alger Association website (https://scholars.horatioalger.org/) for more information and to download the application.

19. The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program

• Who should apply: High school seniors who have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and demonstrate exceptional academic ability and financial need.

• Dollar amount: Up to $40,000 per year
• Need-based: Yes
• Application deadline: November 13th
• How to apply: Visit the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation website (https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/college-scholarship/) for more information and to download the application.

20. Anne Catherine Swallow Memorial Scholarship

• Who should apply: High school seniors who are residents of Maine and plan to pursue a career in nursing.
• Dollar amount: $1,000
• Need-based: No
• Application deadline: March 1st
• How to apply: Contact the Maine Nurses Foundation for more information and to download the application.

21. Charles A. Dana Scholarship

• Who should apply: High school seniors who plan to attend college in Maine and have a parent or grandparent who is a member of the Maine Credit Union League.
• Dollar amount: $1,000
• Need-based: No
• Application deadline: April 1st
• How to apply: Visit the Maine Credit Union League website (http://www.mainecul.org/Dana-Scholarships) for more information and to download the application.

22. John R. McKernan Jr. Governor’s Scholars Program

• Who should apply: High school juniors who have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to serving their communities.
• Dollar amount: Full tuition and fees for a four-year undergraduate degree
• Need-based: No
• Application deadline: January 15th
• How to apply: Visit the John R. McKernan Jr. Governor’s Scholars Program website (https://www.maine.gov/governors/mckernan/scholars.shtml) for more information and to download the application.

23. Idexx Scholars Program

• Who should apply: High school seniors who plan to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM).
• Dollar amount: $2,500
• Need-based: No
• Application deadline: March 1st
• How to apply: Visit the Idexx website (https://www.idexx.com/about/careers/student-programs/scholars-program) for more information and to download the application.

24. Maine Community Foundation Scholarship Program

• Who should apply: High school seniors who plan to attend college in Maine.
• Dollar amount: Varies
• Need-based: Yes
• Application deadline: March 1st
• How to apply: Visit the Maine Community Foundation website (https://www.mainecf.org/scholarships) for more information and to download the application.

25. Maine Principal’s Association Scholarship

• Who should apply: High school seniors who plan to attend college and have participated in school-sponsored athletic programs.
• Dollar amount: $1,000
• Need-based: No
• Application deadline: March 1st
• How to apply: Visit the Maine Principal’s Association website (https://mpa.cc/mpa-scholarships) for more information and to download the application.

26. Maine School Superintendents Association Scholarship

• Who should apply: High school seniors who are children or dependents of a Maine school superintendent.

• Dollar amount: $1,000
• Need-based: No
• Application deadline: April 1st
• How to apply: Visit the Maine School Superintendents Association website (http://www.msa-online.org/Page/3034) for more information and to download the application.

27. Maine Women’s Fund Scholarship

• Who should apply: High school seniors who are women and residents of Maine.
• Dollar amount: $1,000
• Need-based: No
• Application deadline: April 1st
• How to apply: Visit the Maine Women’s Fund website (https://mainewomensfund.org/grants-scholarships) for more information and to download the application.

28. Margaret Chase Smith Foundation Scholarship

• Who should apply: High school seniors who demonstrate academic excellence, strong character, and a commitment to serving their communities.
• Dollar amount: $1,000
• Need-based: No
• Application deadline: March 1st
• How to apply: Visit the Margaret Chase Smith Foundation website (https://www.margaretchasesmith.org/scholarships) for more information and to download the application.

29. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maine Scholarship

• Who should apply: High school seniors who have demonstrated leadership, academic excellence, and a strong commitment to serving their communities.
• Dollar amount: $1,000
• Need-based: No
• Application deadline: April 15th
• How to apply: Visit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maine website (https://rmhcmaine.org/what-we-do/scholarships) for more information and to download the application.

30. Thomas B. and Jean C. Mason Scholarship

• Who should apply: High school seniors who plan to attend college in Maine and have a parent or grandparent who is a member of the Maine Credit Union League.
• Dollar amount: $1,000
• Need-based: No
• Application deadline: April 1st
• How to apply: Visit the Maine Credit Union League website (http://www.mainecul.org/Mason-Scholarships) for more information and to download the application.

We hope this list helps you find a college scholarship to help you achieve your higher education goals. Please note that the specific application deadline, scholarship amount, and application requirements may vary.

In addition to these scholarships targeted to Maine students, be sure to look into other scholarships that may be offered by the college or university you plan to attend, local organizations such as the chamber of commerce, local clubs and other membership organizations, and employers in your area. Additionally, you can look for scholarships offered nationally, such as through corporations, foundations and professional associations.

Applying for multiple scholarships can increase the chances of receiving financial aid, so you should apply for all of the college scholarships for which you are qualified.

Come back to ScholarshipsforCollege.org to find new scholarships as they are added.

Good luck with your studies!