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Norman B. Sherwood Scholarship - Click here for application
Awards Available: Starts at $1,000
Prerequisites & Requirements
Must be New Hampshire or Maine resident
Student has been accepted to a school of higher learning
Demonstrated financial need
Application must be requested in writing to LeRoy Simond at leesimond@rocketmail.com
Contact Information: LeRoy Simond
380 Tirrell Hill Rd.
Goffstown, NH 03045
(603) 660-4899
Deadline: April 1, 2026
Alpha One Powering Education - Click here for application
Awards Available: 3 ($2000 each)
Prerequisites & Requirements
Must have a documented disability (as defined by the World Health Organization)
Must be a student within the state of Maine
Must have a B average or equivalent GPA
Must have received an acceptance letter from a post-secondary institution
Letter of recommendation and Essay
Printable application and informational flier can be found HERE.
Contact Information: Mardi Way at mardi@alphaonenow.org
Deadline: April 1, 2026
Julia T. Pingree Student Scholarship - Click here for application
Prerequisites & Requirements
New Hampshire residents only
Pursuing post-secondary education in business or education-related program
500-word essay that answers the prompt "Why have you chosen to pursue a degree in business or education? What impact do you hope to have?"
High school transcript
One letter of recommendation
FAFSA
Contact Information: pkallander@hdsd.org
More information: here
Deadline: April 1, 2026
OUT Maine Scholarship Fund for LGBTQ+ Youth - Click here for application
Awards Available: $1,000-$25,000
Prerequisites & Requirements
Maine residents only
Demonstrated financial need
Preference given to first-generation college students
High school transcript
Two letters of recommendation
FAFSA Student Aid Report
Copy of financial aid award letter from college or university
500-word essay detailing involvement with the LGBTQ+ community
Contact Information: scholarship@outmaine.org
Deadline: April 1, 2026
GFWC (General Federation of Women's Club) Mrs. Dexter Otis Arnold Scholarship - Click here for application
Awards Available: $2,000
Prerequisites & Requirements
New Hampshire residents only
Female student with plans to attend accredited NH college or university
High school transcript
Two letters of recommendation
One-page essay describing your reasons for pursuing further education, your intended major, and why you have chosen that area of study
Contact Information: Mail application to:
Stephanie Riotto
GFWC-NH Scholarship Chairperson
24 Laurel Lane
Somersworth, NH 03878
Deadline: April 1, 2026
General Federation of Women's Club- New Hampshire Scholarship - Click here for application
Awards Available: $2,000
Prerequisites & Requirements
New Hampshire residents only
Male or female student that will be attending any accredited university, college, technical, or specialty school
Selection is based on the applicant's record of community service, personal achievement, financial need, leadership, and participation
High school transcript
Two letters of recommendation
One-page essay describing your reasons for pursuing further education, your intended major, and why you have chosen that area of study
Contact Information: Mail application to:
Stephanie Riotto
GFWC-NH Scholarship Chairperson
24 Laurel Lane
Somersworth, NH 03878
Deadline: April 1, 2026
Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship (MES Foundation) - Click here for application
Awards Available: (20) $5,000 - renewable up to four years
Prerequisites & Requirements
Maine high school seniors only
Intend to enroll in 2- or 4-year accredited degree program
Demonstrated academic excellence
Contributions to school, community and/or work environment
Demonstrated financial need
Two letters of recommendation and 300-word personal essay
More information here
Deadline: April 1, 2026
Margaret Chase Smith Library Essay Contest - Click here for application
Awards Available: 1st Place - $1,000, 2nd Place - $500, 3rd Place - $250, Five Honorable Mention Prizes - $50
Prerequisites & Requirements
Maine high school seniors only
Essay must be <2,000 words, typed and double-spaced
Contact Information: Application can be emailed to john.m.taylor@maine.edu
More information here
Deadline: April 3, 2026
Worthington Scholarship - Click here for application
Awards Available: Up to $20,000 (4 Year College), up to $16,000 (community college)
Prerequisites & Requirements
Must be a Maine resident
GPA of 84+ for 4 year college, 75+ for community college
Have an SAI of $30,000 or less as stated in the FAFSA
Plans to enroll full-time at one of our partner colleges or universities in the fall after high school graduation
More information here
Deadline: April 15, 2026
MTCMA Scholarship (Dr. Edward F. Dow Award) - Click here for application
Awards Available: Up to $1500
Prerequisites & Requirements
Must be nominated by school or public official - award is based on the strength of the nomination
Must have a degree of participation in the field of civic leadership, public administration, or community service
Likelihood that the nominee will make a significant contribution to the fields of government administration and leadership
Student’s grades achieved in the course work related to these fields
More information here
Deadline: April 15, 2026
Maine Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship - Click here for application
Awards Available: one $1,000 per county
Prerequisites & Requirements
Maine residents only
Based on outstanding athletic performance, academic achievements, school leadership, and community service
High school transcript and letter of recommendation
Contact Information: info@mshof.com
Deadline: April 21, 2026
Maine Municipal Association (MMA) Douglas M. Eugley Memorial Scholarship - Click here for application
Awards Available: (5) $1,500
Prerequisites & Requirements
Maine resident high school senior planning to enter post-secondary education in Maine with the intent of pursuing a career in municipal government or public service
Essay, video, or creative presentation demonstrating involvement in public service by describing an event or circumstance that led the student to pursue a career in public service
One letter of recommendation
More information here
Deadline: April 30, 2026
ConvenientMD Student Scholarship - Click here for application
Awards Available: 25 scholarships totaling $25,000
Prerequisites & Requirements
Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts residents only
High school seniors pursuing post-secondary education in healthcare
500 word essay & one letter of recommendation
Deadline: April 30, 2026
NEACAC Scholarship (New England Association for College Admission Counseling) - Click here for application
Awards Available: $1000 for Maine + One $2000 overall winner for New England
Prerequisites & Requirements
High school juniors and seniors from NEACAC-member high schools in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont
A 500 word essay on the following topic: "Describe a trusted mentor (counselor, teacher, coach, or peer) who has had the greatest impact on your decision to attend college. How has this individual supported your educational goals?" Please reflect on their influence/effect on your college process.
More information here
Deadline: April 1, 2025
GFWC (General Federation of Women's Club) & Maine Council for Elder Abuse Prevention Scholarship - Click here for application
Awards Available: $1000 + One $50 winner per county
Prerequisites & Requirements
Graduating from a Maine high school and plan to attend college or a certification program as a full-time student
A 550-650 word, double-spaced essay in response to the question: “What is elder abuse and what is your solution?”.
High School Transcript
Letter of acceptance from college or university as soon as possible but due no later than May 1
Contact Information: info@gfwcnh.org
Deadline: April 1, 2025
Maine State Troopers Foundation Women in Law Enforcement Scholarship - Click here for application
Prerequisites & Requirements
Female student intending to enter a law enforcement/criminal justice program at a college or university
Must be in good academic standing
Short essay describing why you want to pursue a career in law enforcement
High school transcript & two letters of recommendation
Copy of acceptance letter to post-secondary education
Documented 40 hours of community service
More information here
Deadline: April 4, 2025
Maine State Employees Association Scholarships - Click here for application
Awards Available: one $1,500 three $1000 (Full-Time Students), and three $500 scholarships (Part-Time Students)
Prerequisites & Requirements
Child or Grandchild of a MSEA member
Based on character, leadership, service to others, and financial need/scholastic ability
Essay on how the Union has affected you and/or your family and what does it mean to you
Tax and financial information.
Contact Information: mseaseiu@mseaseiu.org
Deadline: April 18, 2025
National Council of Jewish Women NCJW (Southern Maine Section) - Click here for application
Prerequisites & Requirements
Need-based scholarship awarded to multiple Jewish high school seniors and undergraduate students.
An additional scholarship, the Selma Gleit Memorial Scholarship for Women in STEM is presented to a Jewish female high school senior or college student who has demonstrated excellence and commitment in science, technology, engineering and/or math
An essay written for your college application or another piece of writing or personal statement.
More Information here
Deadline: April 18, 2025
Maine State Grange Agriculture Scholarship - Click here for application
Awards Available: $500
Prerequisites & Requirements
Must be pursuing a career in agriculture or an agriculturally related field (see application for specific fields)
300-500 word essay explaining how agriculture has influenced your life and how you hope to be involved in agriculture in the future
High School transcript & three letters of reference
More information here
Deadline: April 23, 2025
Landry/French Construction Scholarship - Click here for application
Awards Available: ten awards for $2,500 each
Prerequisites & Requirements
Maine resident high school senior who plans to attend or enrolled at an accredited undergraduate construction-related degree or trade institute
Must be in good academic standing
FAFSA & one letter of recommendation
More information here
Deadline: April 25, 2025
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