Osher Scholarships

Osher Scholarships

The University of Maine System is offering Osher Scholarships of up to $750 to encourage more Maine people of all ages to give college a try. If you have never completed a college course, an Osher Scholarship will allow you to take a course, including books and required materials, up to $750.
Who's Eligible?
You qualify for an Osher II Scholarship if you:

• are a Maine resident,

• are a high school graduate or GED recipient,

• have never completed a college course,

• will commit to completing a college course.

What Do Osher Scholarship II Awards Include?
Osher Scholarship II provides an award of up to $750 to be applied toward the following for one developmental, 100, or 200 level course:

• tuition,

• required books,

• all fees associated with the course.

Where Can I Take Courses?
Courses are available at UMS campuses, at a University College Center; University College of Bangor; the Lewiston/Auburn Center; an Interactive Television (ITV) site or via the Internet.

How Can I Apply?
Interested students must complete the Osher Scholarship II Request Form (pdf).
The request form and further information also is available by calling 1-800-868-7000 (TTY: 1-800-919-4454) or by contacting any of the University College Centers.
If your question was not asked, try our frequently-asked questions page or call 1-800-868-7000.