Scholarship Opportunities

Welcome to the Marshwood High School scholarship opportunities webpage! Below are some general tips to help you with your scholarship search. Please use the tabs above to navigate this page.

Marshwood High School provides an opportunity for all students to apply to a variety of local scholarships with just one application! Our local scholarship application will be available in the school counseling office typically in late April or the beginning of May.

Scholarship FAQs:

• What is a scholarship?

  • A scholarship is a financial award to help a student further their education that is not required to be paid back

  • Merit-based scholarships are awarded to students based on their achievement in academics, extracurricular activities, and leadership in their community

  • Need-based scholarships are awarded to students based on a student's ability to pay for college

  • Many scholarships are both merit-based and need-based

• How many scholarships can I apply for?

  • As many as you are eligible for! Scholarships are awarded independently - applying for multiple does not decrease your chance of winning a scholarship.

• How do I receive my scholarship funds?

  • The majority of scholarships are paid directly to the college that you indicate you will be attending.

• I don't plan on attending a four-year school. Are there still scholarships for me?

  • Yes! Some private and federal scholarship programs are specifically designed to fund two-year college or trade program students.

Scholarship Tips: 

• It is recommended that you create a separate email address to use with scholarship websites to avoid advertisements and spam

• Start early! 

• Stay organized - keep track of scholarship deadlines and application materials 

• Follow instructions and proofread your applications before submitting

• Most scholarships have spring deadlines (March, April, May) 

• You should never pay for a scholarship. If you are being asked to, it may be a scam!

Information you may need when applying:

• Financial Aid Forms (FAFSA Student Aid Report or CSS Profile)

• Parental Information, including tax returns

• Personal statements and/or essays

• Letter(s) of recommendation 

• High school transcript

• Standardized test scores (SAT, ACT, etc.)

Contact your school counselor if you need a transcript/letter of recommendation sent to a scholarship!