Maine Scholarships for High School and College Students

Eligibility Any high school senior (or equivalent) who is a direct descendant of a Mayflower passenger (1620) and who has a blood relative who is either a current member in good standing of the Maine Mayflower Society, a deceased member of the Society, or a Junior or Junior Life member, is eligible to apply. Scholarships are intended for GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS ONLY who plan to pursue further education. Up to three $1,500.00 scholarships are expected to be awarded annually. Distribution of application materials Application letters and forms will be mailed automatically to State Junior and Junior Life members who...

Overview The Barowsky Scholars program awards renewable scholarships to Maine students who aim to develop strong listening, facilitation, civic discourse, and negotiation abilities — skills for building trust and bridging divides among people with differing perspectives. Candidates should be high school graduates planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a four-year college. The award is funded by the Andrew P. Barowsky Foundation and managed by The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI). Award details - Four-year, renewable scholarship that helps cover tuition, fees, and other allowable educational costs at an accredited, four-year U.S. college or university. - Merit-based support for students who demonstrate...

INTRODUCTION The Maine Society of Professional Engineers (MeSPE) offers two (2) scholarships each Spring to graduating high school seniors. APPLICATION WINDOW & SUBMISSION METHOD - Application materials for the current award cycle are normally posted in December. See the current-year forms in the Google Drive folder linked on our site. - Applications are accepted by USPS mail only; electronic submissions will not be considered. All applications must be received with a postmark no later than the deadline printed on the current-year forms (typically mid-March). - For this scholarship cycle (Vernon T. Swain, P. E. / Robert E. Chute, P. E....

The Maine DeMolay and Pine Tree Youth Foundation provides support to young people across Maine by offering annual scholarships to Maine high-school graduates who plan to pursue further formal education. The number and value of awards vary from year to year. While a few scholarships are restricted by donor specifications or are limited to graduates of particular schools, the majority are granted through open competition. Awards are given without regard to race, religion, age, gender, national origin, or “Masonic Family” relationships. About the Order of DeMolay The Order of DeMolay is a global fraternal organization for young men ages 12–21,...

Overview The Joseph A. DiPietro Memorial Scholarship was created in 2003 to honor Joe DiPietro, a well-known Portland businessman and longtime Portland Water District (PWD) trustee. Joe served on the PWD Board from 1988 until 2003 and owned DiPietro’s Sandwich Shop on Cumberland Avenue in Portland. Deeply involved in his community, he supported youth, families, and education and volunteered with organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club, St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, and the Lions Club. Purpose This scholarship supports a student who lives within the Portland Water District service area and is preparing for a career related to...

Intro This scholarship honors MES founder Dick Pierce, who died in 2011. It recognizes his lifelong dedication to expanding access to higher education. The MES Foundation Board of Directors sets the annual number and award amounts. Purpose Awards are made to students who demonstrate merit and financial need, with the aim of helping individuals who might not otherwise continue their post-secondary studies without assistance. Scholarships may be renewed for up to four years (dependent on the student’s grade level). To retain a renewable award, recipients must complete at least 12 credits each semester and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. Scholarship...

The BPW/Maine Futurama Foundation, in partnership with the Maine Community Foundation, annually provides scholarships to women from Maine who demonstrate financial need. The Scholarship Period opens January 1st each year. This year each award is $3,000. Eligibility and general conditions - Awards are limited to women who are residents of Maine and demonstrate financial need. - The Scholarship Period begins January 1st annually. - Individual scholarship requirements (listed below) must be met in addition to the general criteria. Available scholarships 1. The Lemieux-Lovejoy Youth Scholarship - For a female high school senior who has been accepted to an accredited college...

Introduction If you're ready to invest effort into your future, we are ready to support you with resources to succeed. The Worthington Scholarship Foundation provides awards to graduates of partner public high schools in Maine who plan to attend a participating college or university in the state. Selections are made using a combination of financial need and academic merit, with attention given to representing a wide range of partner high schools. Applicants’ essays, which describe academic interests and life experiences, are also considered. Total awards may reach up to $20,000. Students attending four-year institutions may receive up to $2,500 per...

Introduction This scholarship supports Maine-connected undergraduate students pursuing a bachelor’s degree at a four-year, nonprofit college or university in Maine. Below are the qualifications, required materials, submission rules, selection process, and frequently asked questions. Eligibility - Residency: Applicant must either have been born in Maine or have been a legal Maine resident for at least four years — or have at least one parent who meets that four-year Maine birth/residency requirement. - Age: Applicant must be younger than 25 years old on June 30 of the application year. - Academic status: Applicants must have finished a full academic year of...

Overview Guy P. Gannett began his career in newspapers in 1921 when he purchased two local papers and combined them to form the Portland Press Herald. Over the decades his media holdings grew; by the time the family sold Guy Gannett Communications in 1998, the company operated three daily Maine newspapers and seven television stations across multiple states. While still in eighth grade, Gannett added his granddaughter Maddy Corson’s name to the newspaper trust to secure her future role in stewarding the enterprise. In 2000, Corson and her uncle John Gannett used resources from the Guy P. Gannett Foundation (established...

Introduction and history Amos D. Bridge arrived in the United States from abroad in 1842 at age three and went on to establish Bridgecorp in Connecticut in 1875. From its early days the company operated under a Merit (open) Shop philosophy, with employee pay tied to individual production. Bridgecorp expanded into Maine in 1914 and moved its headquarters to the state during World War II. For roughly 90 years Bridgecorp was a leading name in Maine road construction until the company was sold to Pike Industries in 2004. After the acquisition, Bridgecorp’s workforce and equipment became part of Pike’s Heavy...

MAINE AMERICAN LEGION — SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS Application deadline: May 1 (each year) Overview: The Maine American Legion offers several scholarships. Applications are available online and should be printed after downloading. 1) Children and Youth Scholarship - Awards: Six scholarships of $500 each. - Eligibility: Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need. - How to apply: Download and print the application from the Maine American Legion website. - Deadline: May 1 annually. 2) Daniel E. Lambert Memorial Scholarship - Award: $1,000 (up to two awards may be granted depending on available funds). - Eligibility: Must show financial need; must be...