Juniors
Scholarships for Juniors
Freeport High School Scholarship Foundation offers a $20,000 renewable scholarship to be awarded to one junior and one senior who plans to attend a post-graduate educational program – either a skills/trade school or 2- or 4-year college program.
The creators of the “Student Award Search Aid” website are offering a scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post secondary institution. If you have any questions, contact awards@studentawardsearch.com.
Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to award $1,000 every year to high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution. Students will submit an essay (500-1000 words) on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site.
Any Midcoast Maine area youth music project, individual, or group (public or private) is eligible as long as the member/s are no older than 22 years of age. We now offer ongoing rolling awards. These are awards from $50-$1,000. This can be used for anything from sheet music, to lessons, instruments or partial funding for trips to national music events that the applicant is participating in or even musical camp.
Expired Scholarships for the current year
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Are you a first generation and/or low income student looking to attend a 4-year college when you graduate from high school? There are many wonderful opportunities to support you on your journey to college. (In case you are not sure, most colleges consider you a first generation student if your parents did not graduate from a 4-year college). Applying to college can seem daunting, and the prospect of paying for it can seem even more overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be. The College Prep Scholars Program equips high-achieving high school juniors from low-income backgrounds with the knowledge, confidence, and resources to apply to top colleges.
Why apply as a junior? Being a College Prep Scholar is a notable distinction that shows our college partners that you are a competitive candidate for admission. In addition, your application will automatically carry over for the National College Match when you’re a senior, giving you a head start on applying for a full four-year scholarship to our college partners. College Prep Scholars are over five times more likely than other applicants to receive full four-year scholarships through the National College Match.
The Cirkled In “No Sweat” Scholarship is a $2,500 cash scholarship you can use for any educational purpose, from books to summer camp. To apply for the Cirkled In No Sweat Scholarship, create an account and tell us your complete story through your profile. No GPA or minimum income requirement. Just be YOU! Applicants must be an 8-12th grade students who are legal US resident and currently enrolled in high school. Scholarships are pulled quarterly so be sure to check their website for the future application deadlines. Award is sent directly to student for any educational purpose from books to summer enrichment to a new laptop.
The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship designed to help rural students graduate college debt-free. The scholarship provides up to $48,000 and other benefits over four years to attend college. Finalists that are not awarded a scholarship receive $1,000. It is not unusual to award multiple scholarships to students attending the same high school. View your eligibility here.
The Cirkled In “No Sweat” Scholarship is a $2,500 cash scholarship you can use for any educational purpose, from books to summer camp. To apply for the Cirkled In No Sweat Scholarship, create an account and tell us your complete story through your profile. No GPA or minimum income requirement. Just be YOU! Applicants must be a 8-12th grade students who are legal US resident and currently enrolled in high school. Scholarships are pulled quarterly so be sure to check their website for the future application deadlines. Award is sent directly to student for any educational purpose from books to summer enrichment to a new laptop.
The Coolidge Scholarship is an annual award that includes tuition, room and board, and other expenses to any 4-year undergraduate program in the U.S. Preference will be given to candidates who prove academic achievement. Recipients of the Coolidge Scholarship are notified of their award late in their junior year, before college application (note: current high school seniors are not eligible to apply). Finalists who are not named Coolidge Scholars are eligible to receive a smaller, one-time, college scholarship.
WTS fosters the development of women in the transportation field by encouraging bright new professionals to undertake careers in transportation. One way it does this is by awarding community, technical, or trade college scholarships in the amount of $2,500 to women pursuing transportation- related study at community and trade colleges. This scholarship is intended for students pursuing an associate or technical degree in transportation-related studies.
The Navy ROTC Program aims to educate and train qualified young men and women for service as commissioned officers in the Navy's unrestricted line and the Navy Nurse Corps. NROTC scholarship recipients are part of an elite group of individuals who will receive $200,000 for higher education. The Navy ROTC Scholarship Program plays a vital role in preparing mature young men and women for leadership and management positions. Selected applicants for the Navy ROTC Scholarship Program are awarded scholarships through a highly competitive national selection process.
The Horatio Alger Association offers multiple scholarship programs available to low-income students who need help going to college and have shown great perseverance in overcoming adversity. Very few students in Maine complete the application, so there is little competition. The GPA requirement must be at least a 2.0. The state scholarship is worth $10,000 and the national scholarship is worth $25,000.
"I received this scholarship in 2011 and it changed my life, literally. I can't understate how unique and amazing of an opportunity this is for those young adults who are trying so hard but have life stacked up against them. A little help goes a long way in achieving their dreams." - Lance Doiron. Lance, who resides in Portland, Maine encourages any student interested in applying for this scholarship to contact him directly with any questions you may have. Email: ldoiron17@gmail.com with the words 'Horatio Alger' in the subject line.
Every year, Stossel In the Classroom holds an essay contest to give students an opportunity to express themselves and win great prizes. Students can choose from four essay topics, allowing them to write on the subject that most speaks to them. There are several high school recipients from each bracket that are awarded up to $2,500.
This scholarship is an amazing opportunity for talented high school students to show off their artistic skills and earn scholarship money while doing so. The contest asks students to create a two-dimensional piece of art depicting American patriotism and provide a written explanation of the piece. The first-place winner from each state competes for national awards totaling $37,000.
Students must be enrolled in any RSU5 school between the grades of 3rd through 12th and be actively involved in any RSU5 Performing Arts program (including tech.) in the current school year.
MyImpact Challenge is a civic engagement contest from the Bill of Rights Institute that rewards student service projects with prize awards of up to $10,000. Students plan and implement a civic virtue project and then submit a project report and an essay on how their project upheld a civic virtue. The goal of the contest is to foster a robust understanding of citizenship and to get students active in their communities today while building a portfolio for their future.
The Jack Kent Cooke Young Scholars Program is a selective scholarship program for high-achieving students with financial need. It also provides additional educational supports, including funding for summer programs, academic advising, and college planning.
Enrichment Opportunities for Juniors
Seeking Volunteers (for all ages)
Are you looking to improve your resume? Volunteering is a great way to get involved doing something you're passionate about all while making a difference along the way. Check out these volunteer positions right in our very own community. Email Ms. Bennell at bennelld@rsu5.org for questions about local work or volunteer positions. If you're looking to earn credit for paid or volunteer work, please see your guidance counselor to help get that set up.
Job Opportunities (for all ages)
If you are looking for a job, use this list as a starting point. This job board is continuously updated specific to our very own community. Email Ms. Bennell at bennelld@rsu5.org or swing by her office in room 309 for questions about local work or volunteer positions. If you're looking to earn credit for paid or volunteer work, please see your guidance counselor to help get that set up.
Extended Learning (for all ages)
Extended Learning Opportunities allow for acquisition of knowledge and skills through experiences outside of the traditional classroom which can be credit-bearing or enrichment. These include, but are not limited to: independent study, career exploration, internships, job shadows, community service, apprenticeships, outdoor experiences, and online courses. Email Ms. Bennell at bennelld@rsu5.org or swing by her office in room 309 for questions
Application deadline: May 10, 20204
The SELF Institute is a cost-free, 3.5-day residential program for rural high school students. SELF focuses on the responsible use of forest ecosystems as a building block for sustainable and renewable energy opportunities and rural healthcare needs. Students will explore cutting-edge research relevant to rural Maine communities by participating in demonstrations, handson projects, and field trips. For more information, contact Christina VonTorne or call (207) 581-1489.
Application deadline: May 15, 20204
Are you a high school student who loves to write or wants to learn how to write even better? July 7 –14, 2024 is a week-long, residential creative writing camp for high school students will focus on fiction, poetry, screenwriting, memoir, and songwriting on the University of Maine Farmington campus. Scholarships and early college credit opportunities are available.
Application deadline: June 1st
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an interactive development program designed to build and enhance leadership skills in the next generation of leaders. This world-class leadership program brings out and amplifies each participant's unique leadership style and builds confidence and self-awareness in each participant. The program takes place at Camp Hinds in Raymond, ME, and runs from June 23-26, 2024. The over 125 participants each year come to southern NH and Maine and stay on site for the entire program. Parents and family are invited to attend the closing cookout on the final day. RYLA is only available to current sophomores and the cost for FHS students who are accepted is paid for by the Rotary Club of Freeport. For more information please visit the link below or contact Tom Whelan at twhelan@bathsavings.bank. Applications can be obtained in the front office or by contacting Tom.
Maine Audubon (Volunteer)
Maine Audubon is looking for Environmental Education Assistants (EEAs) to work with their summer campers ages 3-10 at Gilsland Farm in Falmouth. It is a great fit for students ages 15-17 who are looking to gain experience in education, conservation, or environmental science. We do ask that students commit to volunteering for at least two (can be non-consecutive) weeks of camp and attend a short orientation on June 20th. Interested students can learn more and apply online. Maine Audubon is always happy to work with students that are looking to job shadow or volunteer in other ways. Questions? Contact Molly Woodring at mwoodring@maineaudubon.org
Our Junior Counselor (JC) program is designed for passionate, mature, and responsible high school students (ages 15-18) looking to gain hands-on leadership experience while learning about sustainable agriculture and local ecology. JCs spend their days outside assisting with camp activities and encouraging the curiosity of campers. Each day, JCs work as a group with our Assistant Camp Director to cultivate the necessary tools to become an effective leader in a camp setting, reflect on scenarios from the week, and find inspiration on exploratory bike rides or in creative service projects. The JC program is a volunteer learning opportunity for individuals who are comfortable working outdoors in a farm environment and who can commit to two consecutive week-long sessions of Farm Camp.
Apply to be a Junior Counselor by filling out the camper application. Then return to “My Account” in CampInTouch and fill out the Junior Counselor Application found under “Forms and Documents”. Please note that this is a volunteer position. Questions? Email Melody mlarson@wolfesneck.org or call (207) 865-4469 x109.
Application deadline: November 13, 2023
The Senate Page Program spring 2024 semester will run from January 29th through June 7th. It is an excellent opportunity for students (who will be 16 or 17 years old on or before program) to receive firsthand experience with the legislative branch of our government. It is a challenging, yet rewarding, opportunity for mature, hard-working students. Pages will work until the Senate adjourns daily, so candidates need to be self-motivated with excellent academic records. If you've missed the upcoming session deadline, you can apply for future sessions that have not yet been announced. If you have any questions about being nominated for the Senate Page Program, please contact: internships@collins.senate.gov
Application deadline: November 15, 2023
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is opening applications for the 2023/2024 Student Cabinet, a group of students that meet regularly with the Maine DOE and each other to discuss educational opportunities, improvements, and policy. Facilitated by student representatives from the Maine State Board of Education, the purpose of the Student Cabinet is to provide a forum for Maine students’ voices to be heard. This is the fourth year the Maine DOE has appointed students to a Student Cabinet with the goal of integrating student voices into decision-making on education issues that impact their journey through Maine’s education system.
Application deadline: February 8, 2024
The Maine Youth Wilderness Leadership Program cultivates and inspires the next generation of Maine's environmental leaders for a life-changing experience in early August 2024. Open to all Maine high school sophomores and juniors, the program’s highlight is a 9-day wilderness experience in Baxter State Park (200,000+ acre preserve), backpacking from one end of the Park to the other. This free program provides the opportunity to develop leadership skills and experience Maine's wilderness through science, art, literature, storytelling, photography, history, and more. Trip leadership and logistics are provided by the Chewonki Foundation. Please note that a letter of recommendation is required and may be submitted online.
Deadline: February 16, 2024
Since 2008, the Maine State Board of Education has had two non-voting student members who join the Board as high school juniors and serve for two years. Students are appointed by the Governor, confirmed by the Maine Senate, and, except for voting, have full privileges and responsibilities of Board membership. In 2023, the State Board will accept applications from sophomores who attend public school in Maine's First Congressional District. Applicants must be in good academic standing and willing to serve for two years.
Application deadline (priority decision): February 14, 2024
Application deadline (regular decision): March 22, 2024
Level up by becoming a coder this summer with Girls Who Code. Choose your own adventure through our two free virtual programs and get the skills, network, and lifelong college and career support you need to change the world. All high school girls and non-binary students are welcome to apply. This year, students can choose to learn new coding skills in game design, web design, cybersecurity, or data science and artificial intelligence! As they build computer science skills, students will learn about the many diverse careers in tech through virtual events with professionals in the field. Students can select from a two-week summer immersion program or a six-week self-paced program. In addition to our free programs, we offer a financial support grant of up to $300 and laptop and hotspot access for eligible students.
Application Deadline: April 15th
Consider Engineering is a challenging and rewarding four-day overnight summer program for high school juniors to get a taste of college life and what it takes to be an engineer. Be one of 108 students from Maine and around the U.S. invited to spend four days at the University of Maine participating in exciting engineering experiments, problem solving challenges, and great networking with faculty, practicing engineers and fellow campers—at no cost to you.
This program is offered three times in July to groups of 36 students who have completed their junior year of study, excel in math and science, and demonstrate communication and leadership skills. This free-of-charge educational and inspiring program is competitive, with only half the applicants gaining admission. On campus food and lodging is included. Questions? Contact Jennifer Ireland at jen.ireland@maine.edu or call (207) 581-2297.
Junior College Planning.mp4Students can pick up a copy of the College Planning Packet from our Guidance Office or download online.
Junior College Planning Overview
Juniors can plan ahead with this guide wherever you are in the college search journey.
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11th Grade Appointments
Book your 40 min 1-on-1 meeting with your counselor using the links below:
Ms. Clark (A-G): Schedule with Ms. Clark
Ms. Peirce (H-O): Schedule with Ms. Peirce
Ms. Andreson (P-Z): Schedule with Ms. Andreson