Garden Club Federation of Maine Scholarships
$3,000
The GCFM Horticultural Scholarship — Overview
Students studying horticulture and related plant sciences today play a vital role in safeguarding Earth’s natural resources for future generations. To support education in these areas, the Garden Club Federation of Maine (GCFM), together with its districts and local clubs, awards an annual horticultural scholarship of $3,000.
Who may apply
- Applicants must be legal residents of the State of Maine and may not be related to any member of the GCFM Board.
- Eligible students include college juniors, seniors, and graduate students. College sophomores who will be entering their junior year in the...
The GCFM Horticultural Scholarship — Overview
Students studying horticulture and related plant sciences today play a vital role in safeguarding Earth’s natural resources for future generations. To support education in these areas, the Garden Club Federation of Maine (GCFM), together with its districts and local clubs, awards an annual horticultural scholarship of $3,000.
Who may apply
- Applicants must be legal residents of the State of Maine and may not be related to any member of the GCFM Board.
- Eligible students include college juniors, seniors, and graduate students. College sophomores who will be entering their junior year in the...
Clyde Russell Scholarship
$10,000
Introduction
The Clyde Russell Scholarship Fund was established by the Maine Education Association through a trust set up by the late Audrey Lewis. The donor intended the Fund to promote cultural and educational opportunities for Maine residents, helping them expand their creative abilities in the arts, letters, and sciences. To fulfill this purpose, the Fund may award grants, loans, or gifts to Maine citizens or to educational institutions (or their departments) and may participate in education-aid programs whether publicly or privately sponsored.
Who may apply
The Trustees have defined two award categories:
1) Graduating high school seniors planning to attend...
Introduction
The Clyde Russell Scholarship Fund was established by the Maine Education Association through a trust set up by the late Audrey Lewis. The donor intended the Fund to promote cultural and educational opportunities for Maine residents, helping them expand their creative abilities in the arts, letters, and sciences. To fulfill this purpose, the Fund may award grants, loans, or gifts to Maine citizens or to educational institutions (or their departments) and may participate in education-aid programs whether publicly or privately sponsored.
Who may apply
The Trustees have defined two award categories:
1) Graduating high school seniors planning to attend...
Headlights for Hope Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction
At Clark & Howell we recognize how common motorcycle crashes remain across the country. While Maine is consistently ranked among the three safest states to drive in the U.S., the state recently experienced nearly a threefold increase in motorcycle fatalities compared with earlier years. New Hampshire also reported a 6% rise in crash-related deaths in 2024. With a goal of improving roadway safety and reducing these tragic outcomes, we are launching the 2026 Headlights for Hope Scholarship to encourage awareness and generate practical ideas for preventing motorcycle accidents and distracted driving.
Eligibility
- Open to legal U.S. residents living...
Introduction
At Clark & Howell we recognize how common motorcycle crashes remain across the country. While Maine is consistently ranked among the three safest states to drive in the U.S., the state recently experienced nearly a threefold increase in motorcycle fatalities compared with earlier years. New Hampshire also reported a 6% rise in crash-related deaths in 2024. With a goal of improving roadway safety and reducing these tragic outcomes, we are launching the 2026 Headlights for Hope Scholarship to encourage awareness and generate practical ideas for preventing motorcycle accidents and distracted driving.
Eligibility
- Open to legal U.S. residents living...
Island Institute Scholarship
$6,000
Island Institute Scholarship — Overview
The Island Institute Scholarship supports students connected to Maine’s island and coastal communities. Eligible applicants include those who live on or attend school on any of Maine’s 15 year-round, unbridged islands, students enrolled at Deer Isle / Stonington High School, and residents of St. George. Candidates may apply beginning in their senior year of high school. Awardees receive $1,500 per year for up to four years (maximum $6,000) to help cover the cost of post-secondary study or vocational training.
Eligibility and Requirements
- Be a resident of or attend high school on one of Maine’s...
Island Institute Scholarship — Overview
The Island Institute Scholarship supports students connected to Maine’s island and coastal communities. Eligible applicants include those who live on or attend school on any of Maine’s 15 year-round, unbridged islands, students enrolled at Deer Isle / Stonington High School, and residents of St. George. Candidates may apply beginning in their senior year of high school. Awardees receive $1,500 per year for up to four years (maximum $6,000) to help cover the cost of post-secondary study or vocational training.
Eligibility and Requirements
- Be a resident of or attend high school on one of Maine’s...
ASCE Civil Engineering Scholarship for High School Seniors
$2,000
Overview
This scholarship supports Maine high school seniors who intend to pursue a Civil Engineering degree at the college or university of their choice.
Eligibility
- Open to graduating high school seniors in Maine
- Applicants must plan to major in Civil Engineering at an accredited college or university
How to Apply
Candidates must submit a completed application, include references, and provide a written statement explaining their interest in civil engineering. Application forms can be obtained through Maine high school guidance offices or by contacting:
Leslie L. Corrow, P.E.
American Society of Civil Engineers — Maine Section, Scholarship Chair
Kleinschmidt...
Overview
This scholarship supports Maine high school seniors who intend to pursue a Civil Engineering degree at the college or university of their choice.
Eligibility
- Open to graduating high school seniors in Maine
- Applicants must plan to major in Civil Engineering at an accredited college or university
How to Apply
Candidates must submit a completed application, include references, and provide a written statement explaining their interest in civil engineering. Application forms can be obtained through Maine high school guidance offices or by contacting:
Leslie L. Corrow, P.E.
American Society of Civil Engineers — Maine Section, Scholarship Chair
Kleinschmidt...
Mainely Character Scholarship
$5,000
Overview
This scholarship recognizes Maine high school seniors who exemplify outstanding personal character. Below are the eligibility rules, the specific character qualities we evaluate, and guidance for completing your application.
Eligibility
You are eligible to apply if all of the following are true:
- You are a resident of Maine.
- You are graduating from high school in the same calendar year you submit your application.
- Your high school is located in Maine (students enrolled in out-of-state high schools are not eligible).
- You plan to enroll at an accredited post-secondary school after high school. If you intend to...
Overview
This scholarship recognizes Maine high school seniors who exemplify outstanding personal character. Below are the eligibility rules, the specific character qualities we evaluate, and guidance for completing your application.
Eligibility
You are eligible to apply if all of the following are true:
- You are a resident of Maine.
- You are graduating from high school in the same calendar year you submit your application.
- Your high school is located in Maine (students enrolled in out-of-state high schools are not eligible).
- You plan to enroll at an accredited post-secondary school after high school. If you intend to...
Mitchell Scholarship
$10,000
Overview The Mitchell Scholarship application window opens December 1, 2025, and closes March 1, 2026. Each Mitchell Scholar receives a $10,000 college award, distributed in four equal annual payments of $2,500, plus access to a variety of no-cost programs, resources, and additional funding opportunities during and after college. For the coming cycle, the Mitchell Institute will provide 200 college scholarships across the state — guaranteeing at least one award to a graduating student from every Maine public high school who intends to enroll in a two- or four-year college in fall 2026. Who is eligible - Must be a full-time...
Overview The Mitchell Scholarship application window opens December 1, 2025, and closes March 1, 2026. Each Mitchell Scholar receives a $10,000 college award, distributed in four equal annual payments of $2,500, plus access to a variety of no-cost programs, resources, and additional funding opportunities during and after college. For the coming cycle, the Mitchell Institute will provide 200 college scholarships across the state — guaranteeing at least one award to a graduating student from every Maine public high school who intends to enroll in a two- or four-year college in fall 2026. Who is eligible - Must be a full-time...
Geiger Scholarship
$10,000
The Geiger Scholarship — for Maine island students (grades 6 through college)
Purpose
The Geiger Scholarship provides financial assistance to students who live on Maine’s year‑round, unbridged islands and wish to pursue educational enrichment off-island. Eligible activities include summer camps, semester study abroad or away, and structured gap‑year programs.
Who may apply
- Students in middle school through college who reside on a year‑round, unbridged Maine island.
- Students who are currently enrolled in or who have completed the highest grade offered at their island school.
- Magnet students who show a clear commitment to their island school and who...
The Geiger Scholarship — for Maine island students (grades 6 through college)
Purpose
The Geiger Scholarship provides financial assistance to students who live on Maine’s year‑round, unbridged islands and wish to pursue educational enrichment off-island. Eligible activities include summer camps, semester study abroad or away, and structured gap‑year programs.
Who may apply
- Students in middle school through college who reside on a year‑round, unbridged Maine island.
- Students who are currently enrolled in or who have completed the highest grade offered at their island school.
- Magnet students who show a clear commitment to their island school and who...
Maine Mayflower Scholarships
$1,500
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...
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...
Worthington Scholarships
$20,000
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
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...
Guy P. Gannett Journalism Scholarship
$60,000
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...
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...
Rossini Club’s Music Scholarships
$4,000
The Rossini Club of Portland organizes a scholarship contest for high school juniors and older individuals from Maine, aiming to financially support their advanced music education. The funds for these scholarships are gathered through various sources such as concert ticket sales, membership fees, investments, and primarily, your generous contributions.
Given the escalating cost of college education, the Rossini Club of Portland believes it's crucial to provide scholarships to Maine students aspiring to pursue advanced music education. The scholarship contest, which includes awards for voice, piano, and other instruments, is usually conducted biennially in June in Portland, Maine. A new award...
The Rossini Club of Portland organizes a scholarship contest for high school juniors and older individuals from Maine, aiming to financially support their advanced music education. The funds for these scholarships are gathered through various sources such as concert ticket sales, membership fees, investments, and primarily, your generous contributions.
Given the escalating cost of college education, the Rossini Club of Portland believes it's crucial to provide scholarships to Maine students aspiring to pursue advanced music education. The scholarship contest, which includes awards for voice, piano, and other instruments, is usually conducted biennially in June in Portland, Maine. A new award...
