Mitchell Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Mitchell Institute
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 Dates
To be eligible for a Mitchell Scholarship, applicants must be full-time residents of Maine and be on track to graduate from a public high school in Maine. Applicants should plan to attend a two-year or four-year degree program at an accredited college or university in the fall semester immediately following their high school graduation. Students pursuing a two-year degree are eligible for up to four years of scholarship support if they continue their education beyond the initial two years.
News for the 2025 Mitchell Scholarship application season
The Mitchell Institute is pleased to continue expanding its commitment to college access for Maine students. This year, we will award at least one $10,000 scholarship to a graduating student from each of the 134 public high schools in Maine, committing $1.74M in support for the class of 2025 Mitchell Scholars.
Requirements
To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must be a full-time Maine resident on track to graduate in spring 2025 from a public high school in Maine. Students who attend a public school in Maine but come from households with residency outside of Maine are not eligible to apply for the Mitchell Scholarship.
Applicants should plan to attend a two- or four-year degree program at an accredited college or university in the fall semester immediately following their high school graduation. Students pursuing a two-year degree are eligible for up to four years of scholarship support if they continue their educations beyond the initial two years. Mitchell Scholars may attend colleges in or out of the state.
Please note our two deadlines: Due by midnight on MARCH 1:
- Online Mitchell Scholarship application
- High school transcript with midyear grades
- Recommendation letter from teacher, counselor, principal, advisor, or community member
- FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS), a multi-page document generated by the FAFSA (if you are not eligible to apply for the FAFSA, please contact us to discuss other options)
Due by midnight on APRIL 1 (if available):
- The acceptance letter from your top college choice
- The itemized financial aid offer (or estimate) from your top college choice; a screenshot of your online account is acceptable
NOTE: If you do not have them by April 1, please submit them as soon as you can to info@mitchellinstitute.org. You are always welcome to submit these documents early if you have them.
Go to Scholarship Application