AGC Maine Education Foundation Program

Must be a maine resident
Must be entering or enrolled in an undergraduate, construction-related field of study at an accredited Maine post-secondary institute.
Must demonstrate financial need.
Meet reasonable academic standards
150 word typed essay, explaining why you are pursuing a career in construction.
Must include a transcript.
See guidance for application and address to send to.

DEADLINE March 31 2008

Maine State Florists' and Growers' Assocaiation Scholarship

This organization offers 4 scholarships in the amount of 250.00 each. The scholarships will be awarded annually to four individuals who are currently planning on furthering their education in college, specialized school, Maine state florists and growers sponsored course of study; Professional Certified Florist-PCF Maine Master Floral Designer MMFD classes, Growers classes, Floral Symposiums or related study.

High School seniors eligible
500 word essay required
scholastic achievement
extracurricular activities
and the desire to pursue horticulture and or floriculture
letter of reference from instructor/ counselor.

DEADLINE: March 1st

PFLAG

PFLAG Scholarship for GLBT youth and their supporters.

PFLAG Scholarships provide an important, positive statement to a group of young people that is coping amazingly well in an often adverse school environment. They are marginalized and subjected to harassment and discrimination in many parts of the country, not only at school but also often in their own families.

PFLAG is proud to support these articulate, accomplished scholars with great promise for future contribution to our society in general and to the cause of rights and recognition for GLBT people in particular.

Scholarships are available at the national level and are awarded by many of the local chapters. Applicants can receive both awards if eligible. VISIT here for more information.

Mitchell Institute

Application is available Jan 1 at Mitchellinstitute
Amount is 5,000.
The focus of the Mitchell Institute has always been, and continues to be, Maine students attending Maine colleges and universities. In an effort to help as many Maine students as possible obtain a higher education, the Mitchell Institute has some scholarships available for Maine students planning to attend college out of state.

Criteria for the scholarship are: academic performance/potential, a record of community service, and financial need. Each applicant must be a legal resident of Maine and must plan to attend a four-year or two-year degree program at an accredited college or university. He or she must also be a graduating senior from a public high school in Maine. Applicants must be planning to enter their first year of college in September of the year of their application for the scholarship.

The Mitchell Institute seeks to award the Mitchell Scholarship to students for whom the money and support programs offered by the organization will make the most difference.

Deadline is April 1

Scholarship for Civil Engineering

2000 scholarship for two outstanding HS seniors who plan a career in civil engineering.
Eligibility: academic performance in high school, participation in extracurricular activities, letters of recommendation and statement of interest in civil engineering.
Deadline: January 31,2008
See guidance for application.

EQ Maine Senator Joel Abromson Memorial Scholarship Fund

Each year EqualityMaine Foundation awards scholarships of $1,000 to college-bound high school seniors as part of our education and leadership development efforts. Six 2006 scholarship recipients chosen based on their written essays addressing the question:

How can schools be made safer for all students regardless of their sexual orientation and gender expression?

We receive more than a hundred student essays each year, many of which bear witness to the existence of harassment and discrimination in our schools. The good news is that there are students who speak out when confronted with such conduct. The Joel Abromson Memorial Scholarship program provides a forum for those students to share their personal stories of crisis and courage and recognizes these young champions of civil rights in a very tangible way.

EqualityMaine's scholarship program also lends visibility to our community. EqualityMaine makes it a point to attend our scholarship recipients' awards ceremonies at their high schools, and we often are able to present our awards in person right alongside traditional high school service organizations such as the Sports Boosters, Lions Club and D.A.R.

The award is named after the late State Senator Joel Abromson, a Republican from Portland who lost his battle with cancer in early 2002. Joel was a champion for civil rights legislation, twice sponsoring bills that would outlaw discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Scholarships are awarded in May of each year. The next scholarship competition postmark deadline is April 15, 2007, and scholarship guidelines will be posted in January 2007.

Journalism Scholarship

Who is eligible to apply?
The scholarship is given to one graduating high school senior within the ABC 8 WMTW viewing area who plans on majoring in journalism or a related field in college. Student must complete an application, write an essay, provide high school transcript, and two letters of recommendation.
Scholarship amount:
$1,500
How are the scholarships awarded?
Applications are viewed and selected by a committee of ABC 8 WMTW staff, educators and community members.
Application process:
Applications available from high school guidance offices, on-line at www.wmtw.com, or by writing:

David Butta
Creative Services Director
ABC 8 WMTW
P.O. Box 8
Auburn, Maine 04211-0008
Tel: (207) 782-1800 Ext. 317
Fax: (207) 783-7371
E-mail: dbutta@hearst.com
When can I apply for this scholarship?
On or after October 6 of the year prior to the award year.
What is the application deadline?
Completed application must be received by March 27 of the award year.