Chair Scholars program.

Our mission is to provide college or vocational school scholarships for financially needy students with serious physical challenges, thus “completing their circle of education”.

Since 1992, the ChairScholars Foundation has provided scholarships for needy graduating high school seniors and college freshman. All of these students are seriously physically challenged and would not be able to complete their education without the help of our Foundation.

DEADLINE IS Feb 15th 2008

Maine Community Foundation Scholarships

PENOBSCOT COUNTY SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS

Chet Jordan Leadership Award Fund

This scholarship was established in 1995 in memory of Chet Jordan, a Portland based businessman who exhibited a deep sense of civic responsibility in his community and his home state of Maine. Mr. Jordan grew up in Portland and spent his leisure time in Patten and Aroostook County, hunting, fishing, and snowmobiling. The family and friends of Chet Jordan established this scholarship to celebrate the rich legacy of his leadership in business and civic affairs in his beloved state of Maine. Chet found opportunity in adversity. He was a visionary thinker who respected diverse opinions. He was actively involved with his family, friends, employees and community and delighted in their successes.

The Chet Jordan Leadership Award is presented to students who are emerging leaders in their community and school. Eligible applicants are graduating seniors at the following high schools: Augusta, Bangor, Brewer, Cape Elizabeth, Cheverus, Cony, Cumberland, Deering, Greely, Falmouth, Gorham, John Bapst, Katahdin, Portland, Scarborough, South Portland, Yarmouth, and all high schools in Aroostook County who are leaders despite hardship, adversity or disability. Academic excellence is not a prerequisite, but demonstrated compassion, dependability and hard work are.

Contact: High School guidance offices or Maine Community Foundation

Deadline: April 15

Dr. Stephen J. Haggan Scholarship Fund

The Dr. Stephen J. Haggan Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1997 to provide scholarship support to a graduating senior of Hampden Academy.

Contact: Hampden Academy guidance office

Emily Trussell Stupak Scholarship Fund

The Stupak Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to graduating seniors from high schools in the Penobscot Valley Conference who are furthering their education at an accredited college or university. Scholarship awards will be based on a demonstrated, passionate dedication to and excellence in a chosen athletic pursuit that the student plans to continue at the college level.

Contact: High School guidance offices or Maine Community Foundation

Deadline: May 1

Marion F. and Peter Plouff Scholarship Fund

The Marion F. and Peter Plouff Scholarship Fund provides renewable support to residents of Dexter, Maine, to pursue their education at a post-secondary institution. Preference will be given to non-traditional students, those who have a record of community service and to students for whom a scholarship would make a significant difference in their ability to attend college.

Contact: Dexter Adult Education Program or Maine Community Foundation

Deadline: May 1

Ruth Milan-Altrusa Scholarship Fund

This scholarship was established in 1993 in memory of Ruth Milan to provide scholarship support to students who are pursuing a B.S. in nursing and enrolled in the EMMC/Husson College Nursing Program.

Contact: Husson College financial aid office

Sawyer Scholarship Fund

The Sawyer Scholarship Fund provides scholarship support to the sons, daughters and spouses of employees of the Sawyer Group of Companies (officers and directors are not eligible to participate). The Fund, established in 1988, offers scholarships to qualifying students desiring to pursue vocational training or advanced educational studies beyond high school.

Contact: Mr. Kerry Woodbury, Casella Waste Systems, Inc.

Deadline: May 1

Joseph W. Mayo ALS Scholarship Fund

Joseph W. Mayo ALS Scholarship Fund

In 2000, while serving as Clerk of the House, Mr. Mayo was stricken with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Friends of Joe Mayo have established this scholarship to recognize his contributions as a father, friend and public servant. This scholarship was established to assist men and women who are children, step-children, grandchildren, spouses, domestic partners or the primary care givers of ALS patients.

The Joseph W. Mayo ALS Scholarship is awarded annually to a student (or students) who are attending a post-secondary educational institution, including both 4-year colleges and 2-year associate programs. The student recipient must be a graduate of a Maine high school or GED program

Contact: Maine Bankers Association or Maine Community Foundation

Deadline: May 1

CMP Scholarship Fund

CMP Scholarship Fund

In January, 1995, the John W. Rowe Scholarship Fund was revised and renamed “The CMP Scholarship Fund.” Applicants must be: dependents of employees or recent retirees of CMP or its subsidiaries; high school seniors graduating from a Maine secondary school; reside within Central Maine Power Company’s service area; and enrolled in an accredited two or four-year undergraduate college or university. Scholarships will be granted on the basis of personal aspirations, academic achievement, financial need, and the student’s contribution to school or community activities.

Contact: High school guidance offices, CMP offices or Maine Community Foundation

Deadline: May 1

Churchill Family Scholarship Fund

Churchill Family Scholarship Fund

The Churchill Family Scholarship Fund was established by members of the Musica de Filia Girlchoir in honor of Luther and Priscilla Churchill with whom they generously shared their musical talents and friendship. This Fund supports a graduating female high school senior in Maine pursuing a college degree in vocal music education or performance.

Contact: Musica de Filia (musicagirlchoir@verizon.net)

Maine Educational Secretaries Associatioin Scholarship

Maine Educational Secretaries Association Scholarship Information.
4 scholarships of 500.00 each.
Must be accepted to a two or four year educational program.
Must be referred by a MESA member of have a member in his/her district.
Financial need.
Submit Application to
MESA Scholarship
Attn: Vicki Leavitt
2345 Carmel Rd. N
Newburgh, ME 04444

Application deadline is April 11, 2008
see guidance for application.

Maine School Food Service Assocation

Maine School Food Service Association. This scholarship is available to students pursuing a degree in food service, nutrition or food service management. Come to guidance for Application.
Deadline is April 15

Labs are Vital

Labs are Vital has a scholarship available to students in the amount of 2,500. Students interested in lab sciences enjoy problem solving, or are creative-thinkers interested in design or video production. This is a global program sponsored by Abbott. The scholarship contest is available through facebook. Must submit a video, advertisement, or T-shirt design that causes others to consider careers in the clinical lab sciences. A total of three 2,500 scholarships, six 1,000 scholarships and nine iphones will be awarded to contest winners.
Deadline March 7.

Maine State Employees Association Scholarships

Maine State Employees Association Scholarships.
Applicants must have a relationship with a dues-paying MSEA member.
Dependants of school teachers are not eligible as they are eligible for membership in the MEA and not the MSEA.

Basis for selection
Character
Leadership
Service to Others
Financial need and Scholastic ability

Scholarships range in amount. there are 9 individual scholarships awarded
Deadline:
April 18, 2008
download application here.
or see guidance for application and more specifics.

Maine Innkeepers Association

The Maine innkeepers association announces its 24th scholarship program which was designed to assist students pursuing a career in the hospitality industry.
Eligible schools:
-all hospitality schools within the state university systems
-all private universities and colleges
-Maine community college system
Selection Criteria:
-Scholastic record
-Financial need
-employment record and extra-curricular activities
-Desire for a career in the hotel or food service industry
-Maine innkeepers member
DEADLINE April 13,2008

Growing up with Asthma

Growing up with Asthma or severe Allergies: Challenges I faced and how I met them.
The 2008 Scholarship for HS Seniors.
DEADLINE Feb 15, 2008
2-$1,000 scholarships are awarded to seniors who have lived in NE-CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT
How to complete the process
-fill out application, found in guidance.
-essay, no longer than one page
-signed authorizations
-official school transcript
-address of local newspaper
-self-addressed stamped envelope

4-H scholarship

Somerset County 4-H Leaders Association Scholarship
Graduating seniors are eligible. Applicant must be a current or
past member of a Somerset County 4-H club.
See guidance for application

Body By Milk

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS It’s time for the 2008 Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Scholarship Awards. Do have what it takes to wear the famous milk mustache? Do you make the grade in the classroom, on the field and in your community? Then, fill out an application for the 2008 Scholar Milk Mustache of the Year Awards (SAMMY) now.

25 student-athletes will win a $7,500 scholarship and a spot in a special milk mustache ad to run in USA TODAY. Want more? You’ll also get an all-expense paid trip to an exciting awards ceremony at Disney Wide World of Sports’ Milk House in Orlando, FL and an induction into the Milk House Hall of Fame.

A super-star roster of Milk Mustache celebrity athletes including Andy Roddick, Steve Nash, Mia Hamm, Michelle Kwan and Tony Hawk will help select this year’s 25 national scholar athletes.

Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM ET Friday, March 7, 2008. Finalists will be named by June 2008. For complete contest rules and applications, click here.

MELA

REGISTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN $2,500
TOWARD YOUR COLLEGE EDUCATION!

MELA is pleased to offer Maine residents, or out-of-state students attending school in Maine, the chance to win $2,500 towards your college education. Recipients must be current undergraduate or graduate college students or high school seniors planning to pursue a two- or four-year degree on at least a half-time basis. Unlike other scholarships available, the MELA Web Scholarship is fast and easy, with no lengthy application necessary, no need to write an essay, send recommendations, or demonstrate financial need. Just sign up to enter a random drawing and eight lucky winners will be chosen to win $2,500. It's that easy! The next four winners will be drawn in January 2008

1,500 scholarships for Careers in Agriculture

Monsanto Company announces its College Scholarships.
Deadline is Feb 15
One time awards $1,500 will be awarded to 100 high school seniors who plan to pursue a career in an agriculture related field. Find out more here.

Rainbow Business and Professional Association scholarship

The Rainbow Business and Professional Association (RBPA) will be awarding scholarships in May 2008.
Deadline is March 15.
The scholarship benefits deserving students who are planning to further their education in a four-year college, two-year college or trade school.

This year the scholarship application may be completed online. Click on the link http://rbpa.org/rbpa_scholarship_fund/, scroll down to "down load the rbpa scholarship application", click and follow the instructions.

Loan from the Educational Loan Fund

The Guidance office has a loan application for a 500.00 loan from the Maine Federation of Women's Clubs. Pleas stop by guidance to check it out. This is a loan and must be repaid.

Beal College

Beal College is offering a scholarship to Maine high school seniors interested in pursuing their studies at Beal College in the summer or fall of 2008.
5-500.00 scholarships available.
Application is available in Guidance
Deadline is May 1 2008.

College Goal Sunday

Need help with your FAFSA?
Find out more at College Goal Sunday.

January 27th
at 2pm.
Check out here, for locations and more information.