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Scholarships for Juniors
Scholarships for Juniors
ScholarshipOwl is your source of relief from the dreaded application process. Take the hassle out of financial aid and maximize your chance at a free ride in college. No matter how much funding you need for school, we have the opportunities you're looking for. Applicants must be age 16 or older to apply.
Since 1947, the Voice of Democracy has been the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ (VFW’s) premier scholarship program. Each year, nearly 26,000 high school students compete for more than $2 million in scholarships and incentives. Students compete by writing and recording an audio essay on an annual patriotic theme. This year’s theme is "How Are You Showing Patriotism And Support For Our Country?" The Voice of Democracy is open to students in grades 9-12.
The Lumiere Scholars Essay Award is a global essay competition open to high school students worldwide. 6 winners from 3 categories (Humanities, STEM, and Social Sciences) will receive a total of $20,500 in cash prizes and scholarships. Entries will be judged by professors from Oxford, Cambridge, Cornell, and Dartmouth. Questions: Email Dr. Dhruva Bhat (co-founder of Lumiere Education) at dhruva.bhat@lumiere.education.
The Profile in Courage Essay Contest challenges students to write an original and creative essay that demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage. Essay topic: Describe and analyze an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917, the year of JFK's birth. First place will receive $10,000, second place $3,000, with three finalists to earn $1,000 each. High school students in grades 9-12 attending public, private, parochial, or home schooled are eligible to to submit.
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
Expired Scholarships for the current year
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.
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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 National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) invites all high school students (9th through 12th grades) interested in the American Revolution to participate in the George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest. The student will submit an original 800 to 1,200-word essay based on an event, person, philosophy or ideal associated with the American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the United States Constitution. Each student’s essay will be judged based upon its historical accuracy, clarity, organization, grammar and spelling, and documentation. There will be three phases; the local chapter, state-level society, and national. Award range: $500-$6,000
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.
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.
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 $5,500.
Students must be enrolled in at Freeport High School in grades 9-11 and be actively involved in any RSU5 Performing Arts program (including tech.) in the current school year. This award is in the amount of $125.
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 Foundation and Cushing Trust will consider the following criteria for eligibility:
is pursuing a technical skills/trade school program or an apprenticeship;
is a Maine resident and a Freeport High School student;
faces significant challenges and obstacles in the pursuit of post secondary education;
demonstrates exceptional financial need;
makes a difference in the lives of others and that of his/her community;
is a solid school citizen;
has made a positive contribution to the school environment and/or extra-curricular activities;
exhibits a commitment to public service;
has the potential to make a difference in the world; and,
demonstrates satisfactory academic progress in the program in which they are enrolled.
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 between the ages of 13-19 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.
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.
Enrichment Opportunities for Juniors
Enrichment Opportunities for Juniors
Seeking Volunteers (for all ages)
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)
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 (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
Start date is the week of October 21st
If you have any interest in learning about architecture, construction, and engineering as a potential career, consider joining the ACE program. We have had several FHS students take part in this excellent program. You can sign up to attend sessions either in Scarborough or Portland. The Scarborough Team will meet on Tuesdays at Scarborough High School and the Portland team will meet at Baxter Academy on Thursdays. Start date is week of October 21st and Oct 23rd 3:30-5pm. If you are interested and doing sports or theater, you can join later in the fall. This program is free and you can earn .5 elective credit.
Deadline: November 24, 2025
The Senate Page Program spring 2026 semester: January 27th-June 6th
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
Aspirnaut™ Lu-Springer High School Summer Research Scholars program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC)
Aspirnaut™ Lu-Springer High School Summer Research Scholars program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC)
Application Deadline: January 14, 2026 at 11:59 CST
May 31-July 11, 2026
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Aspirnaut™ Summer Research Internships are hands-on, mentored laboratory experiences for high school students interested in a career in the fields of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM). Participants reside on the campus of Vanderbilt University for six weeks and conduct biomedical research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Interns are paid a stipend for the time they spend in the lab, provided with room and board, and given the opportunity to interact with university faculty and administrators.
High school students are embedded in a biomedical research laboratory as a member of a team of researchers (chemists, biologists, physicians, mathematicians, and engineers) and engage in activities that develop professional skills and promote self-discovery. Students conduct their own research and gather results that contribute to the data and goals of the larger research team. At the conclusion of the experience, students present their research to peers and mentors through both oral and poster presentations.
The AGC Maine Construction Academy offers summer construction immersion programs that introduces students to all-things construction in a hands-on learning experience. MCA works closely with the MaineDOT, Maine Turnpike Authority, and Maine Better Transportation Association to help create pathways in the transportation engineering, construction, and maintenance industries.
Pre-Apprenticeship program is a guided partnership with the team and the employer to prepare someone to succeed in a registered apprenticeship.
Construction Immersion Program is a guided partnership with our team and a school to prepare high school students or recent graduates to explore crafts and leave with a nationally recognized credential upon completion. Participants will explore multiple crafts, gain certifications, and upon successful completion, will have a guaranteed interview in a job fair with post-secondary schools, employers, and unions.
Maine Audubon (Volunteer)
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 in June. 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. Please note that this is a volunteer position. Questions? Email Melody mlarson@wolfesneck.org or call (207) 865-4469 x109.
Expired Enrichment Opportunities for the current year
Expired Enrichment Opportunities for the current year
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.
You can apply for next year's summer session now
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The Common Young Writers Program welcomes high school students (rising 9-12 grades) who are passionate about creative writing. This two week intensive is taught by the editors and editorial assistants of Amherst College’s literary magazine that will focus on the craft of fiction. This virtual course includes daily synchronous and asynchronous work for students excited to learn the building blocks of fiction (scene, character, plot, image) and write and revise their own stories in a short period of time. Students will learn to read like a writer, by closely examining short stories published in The Common, and engage with their peers.
By the end of this jam-packed program, students will emerge with original pieces of writing, more confident in their skills and connected to a supportive writing community. Inquire about scholarships by emailing the Literary Editorial Fellow at info@thecommononline.org.
Application deadline: May 15, 2025
Are you a high school student who loves to write or wants to learn how to write even better? July 13 –20, 2025 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: April 15th
Consider Engineering is a challenging and rewarding free overnight summer program for high school juniors who excel at math and science to learn more about engineering, career options, and college life. Be one of 108 students from Maine and around the U.S. invited to spend three 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. Applications are due no later than April 15th and we will competitively select those students. On campus food and lodging is included. Questions? Contact Jennifer Ireland at jen.ireland@maine.edu or call (207) 581-2297.
Application Deadline: January 31, 2025
Our Maine Research Internships for Teachers and Students (MERITS) Program provides summer (six weeks) research opportunities to Maine high school juniors in host institutions across the state. Students who are interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields and would like to experience “real-time” applications of STEM in a research-focused work world conducting research and technology development should apply. Our MERITS interns are paid a stipend for their 6-week summer research experience.
Application deadline: February 8, 2025
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The Maine Youth Wilderness Leadership Program cultivates and inspires the next generation of Maine's environmental leaders for a life-changing experience. Two trips are scheduled for 2025, each with 10 participants: trip #1 - July 7-15 and trip #2 - August 8-16. 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 28, 2025
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 2025, 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 materials will be made available on this page.
The Maine congressional delegation are hosting a Service Academy Information Night on April 10 at 6:00pm to learn about the application and nomination process. Representatives from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and the other federal service academies will be there to answer questions.
High school and middle school students interested in attending a service academy are encouraged to attend. Family members, counselors, and educators are welcome. RSVP here »
Application deadline (priority decision): February 26, 2025
Application deadline (regular decision): April 11, 2025
Girls Who Code will offer two free programs this summer: the virtual Summer Immersion Program and Pathways. Students can apply for both programs. Please note that students can only participate in one program per summer.
Junior College Planning.mp4Students can pick up a copy of the College Planning Packet from our Guidance Office or download online.
Students can pick up a copy of the College Planning Packet from our Guidance Office or download online.
Junior College Planning Overview
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
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
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