University of Maine

Academic Scholarships, Priority given for the academic scholarships, are awarded by the office of Admission and is given to Early action candidates --application completed by December 15th. Regular candidates will be considered on a funds available basis.
Criteria for Selection:

• Academic achievement
• Diversity
• Personal accomplishment
• Artistic talent

Eligibility:

• first-time first year undergraduate student
• be a US citizen
• complete your application for admission
• apply by December 15th
• plan to enroll as a full-time student in a minimum of 12 credit hours, in an approved undergraduate program

Top Scholars award: High academic achievement. Award: full tuition up to 30 credits per academic year.
Presidential Distinguished Scholar Award: Maine High School graduates in the top 10% of their class with a minimum combined critical reasoning and mathematical SAT scores of 1250 at time of review.
Presidential Scholar Award: Non-residents who minimally rank in the top 10% of their graduating class have a minimum combined 1250 SAT Award is 10,000 per year--renewable for up to seven semesters.

Many other scholarships available through the University of Maine see guidance for more information.

McKelvey Foundation

McKelvey Foundation-started by Andy McKelvey former CEO of Monster.com is for entrepreneurial students. Scholarships are not given on the basis of academic achievement or financial need. They are based solely on demonstration of entrepreneurial spirit.

Qualifications:
Graduate HS in the spring of 2008
Attend a 4 year college or University, private or Public, within the 50 states.
Own and operate a genuine business, non-profits are eligible.
Have at least one employee, even if only part time.
Complete online application by Jan 15th 2008

Citizen's Bank

Citizens Bank offers a Scholarship Search. Helps you locate scholarships, internships and grants that match your educational level, talents and background. Find out more here.

Johnson & Wales

Top students Eligible for Scholarships $7,500 to Full tuition. This is a Chancellor's Scholarship, usually given to students accepted into the honors program. Presidential Scholarship is also available for up to 5,000annually. You are automatically considered for these scholarships when you submit your application by the deadlines as stated. Find out more at www.jwu.edu.

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.

Educators for Maine

Educators for Maine: All applicants must be Maine residents pursuing a career in speech pathology, child development, or certification as a teacher. High school students and GED recipients must be in the top 25% of their class. College students must have a GPA of 3.0 and post-baccalaureate students must be currently enrolled in college, have a B.A. or its equivalent and the most recent GPA must be at least 3.0. Deadline is April 1. Go to www.famemaine.com for more information.

Maine Media Women

Maine Media Women Scholarship: Applicants can be full-time undergraduate or graduate students pursuing studies in journalism, public relations, or advertising. Deadline is April 1.