Maine Scholarships for High School and College Students

Businessman and entrepreneur Guy P. Gannett launched his newspaper career in 1921 with the purchase of two newspapers he merged into the Portland Press Herald. By 1998 when the family sold Guy Gannett Communications, its media reach spanned several states with three daily newspapers in Maine and seven television stations.Gannett's granddaughter Maddy Corson was in eighth grade when he added her name to the newspaper trust, ensuring her role as a future steward. Corson and her uncle John Gannett established the Guy P. Gannett Scholarship Fund in 2000 to pay tuition and expenses for Maine students who dream of careers...

The Barowsky Scholars program seeks to support students who are interested in honing their careful listening, civic discourse, facilitation, and negotiation skills to become leaders who build trust and find common ground across people and groups with differing views and experiences. The program is funded by the Andrew P. Barowsky Foundation and administered by The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI). It provides a four-year renewable scholarship of up to $25,000 based on financial need.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...

Our world is shaped by those with the courage to dream of a better future and the tenacity to bring it to life. The Worthington Scholarship Foundation is committed to empowering the next generation of Mainers as you shape the future of our state and begin your own journey toward a brighter futureOur Scholarship ProgramWe 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 both merit and financial need. Unlike many traditional scholarship programs, we consider each applicant holistically, and pride ourselves...

The application for the next round of Mitchell Scholarship awards is open now through March 1, 2025. In addition to the $10,000 scholarship (paid in four annual and equal installments of $2,500), Mitchell Scholars receive access to a broad range of free programs, resources, and additional funding opportunities throughout their college years and beyond. This year, the Mitchell Institute will award 200 Mitchell Scholarships statewide to at least one graduating student from every public high school in Maine who plans to attend a two- or four-year college in fall 2025.Eligibility and Application DatesTo be eligible for a Mitchell Scholarship, applicants...

Offers financial support for island students interested in expanding their educational horizons through off-island enrichment and travel programs, including summer camp, semester study abroad, and gap year programs.Students are eligible for up to 4 Geiger Scholarships: once in grades 6-8, once in grades 9-12, once in college and once for a gap year.ELIGIBILITYMust meet one or more of the following requirements:Middle school through college students living on one of Maine’s year-round, unbridged islandsCurrently enrolled in or graduated from the highest grade level available at your island schoolMagnet student with a demonstrated commitment to their island school and enrolled in at...

You are welcome to apply for a 2025 scholarship at any time, click the student scholarship application button online to apply.  This button will lead both students and instructors to the online fillable application.Your essay needs to be in a Word format.The Manufacturers Association of Maine is committed to connecting passion with educational pursuits. The end result? Paving the way to a bright future in high-tech manufacturing.Maine’s manufacturing industry has evolved into a high-tech, high-skilled, high-paying workplace.The Manufacturing Career Connection program is designed to help all Maine students explore their passions, uncover educational opportunities, and connect to Maine industries, which...

This scholarship was established in honor of MES founder, Dick Pierce who passed away in 2011. It was Dick's life-long commitment to promote higher education.The number and size of the scholarships are determined annually by the MES Foundation Board of Directors.Scholarships are awarded based on merit and financial need, with the goal of assisting students who might not otherwise continue their post-secondary education without the financial assistance. Scholarships are awarded on a renewable basis for up to 4 years (depending on the grade level of the student). In order to receive the renewable awards, students must earn a minimum of...

Through the Futurama Foundation, the following scholarships are awarded annually to Maine women with financial need. The Scholarship Period opens January 1st of each year. Scholarship awards this year are $3000 each.The Lemieux­-Lovejoy Youth ScholarshipTo a high school senior woman who has been accepted into an accredited college or university.The Jeanne L. Hammond Memorial ScholarshipTo any woman in Maine who is a recent high school graduate or career person intent on continuing her education.The Continuing Education ScholarshipTo any woman matriculated at least one year in a college or other educational program.The Career Advancement ScholarshipTo a woman at least thirty years...

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must:Have been born in or have been a legal resident of the State of Maine for at least four years; or have at least one parent who was born in or has been a legal resident of the State of Maine for at least four years.  Not have reached his/her 25th birthday by June 30 of the application year.Have completed at least one full academic year and be currently enrolled in a minimum of twelve semester hours -- or the equivalent in quarters/hours/courses -- as a baccalaureate degree candidate, according to the standards of...

The Joseph A. DiPietro Memorial Scholarship was established in 2003 in memory of respected businessman and longtime Portland Water District Trustee, Joe DiPietro. Joe served on the Portland Water District Board from 1988 to 2003 and owned DiPietro’s Sandwich Shop on Cumberland Avenue in Portland. He was very active in the community and committed to youth, family, and education. When he wasn’t working at his store or representing local residents on the Portland Water District Board of Trustees, he could be found volunteering through the Boys and Girls Club, St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, or the Lions Club.The scholarship will...

Seacoast Security is committed to being New England’s most trusted provider of monitored security and safety for homes and businesses. Seacoast Security is determined to protect the people and things our customers care about most by using high-quality home security products and reliable security services. We are excited to offer two $1,000 scholarships for a student studying for an electrical degree at a Maine school.ARE YOU PURSUING AN EDUCATION FOR AN ELECTRICAL OCCUPATION AT A MAINE SCHOOL?Two deserving students will receive a $1000 scholarship from Seacoast Security to help fund educational costs of an electrical occupation at a Maine school.Criteria:High...

This year a $1,000 scholarship will be given to a graduating high school senior with a disability identified under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Maine Special Education Regulations Chapter 101, going on to postsecondary education. Special consideration is given to applicants with exceptional achievement in one or more of the following: extra-curricular, core-curricular, volunteerism, academics, leadership.Scholarship Amount: $1,000Application Process:The application is available online at: www.madsec.org.  Application materials must be submitted ELECTRONICALLY on or before March 1, 2022. Please submit one copy of the entire application packet, including one set of originals of each letter of reference and...