State Sponsor:  UMaine Pulp + Paper Foundation

Eligibility:  Available to graduating high school seniors who plan to enroll at UMaine and study Chemical, Mechanical, Computer/Electrical, or Civil Engineering, as well as Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Technology or Forestry.  

Amount:  Full and Partial Tuition Scholarships available 

Deadline:  December 31, 2025

How to apply:  UMaine Pulp and Paper Foundation Scholarship

State Sponsor:  US JCI Senate Foundation 

Eligibility:  Maine high school seniors with a GPA of 3.75 and above who plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges and universities.

Amount:  $1,000

Deadline:  Application must be postmarked no later than January 12, 2026.

How to apply:  Download the application at US JCI Senate Foundation

The application should be completed, signed, and dated by the applicant, and mailed with attachments to the address below.

Dana E. Hall, Maine JCI Senate Scholarship Chair

174 Bearce Road

Winthrop, ME 04364

For questions, e-mail: dcdhalls@roadrunner.com

State Sponsor:  Clyde Russell Scholarship Fund

Eligibility: There are two categories of awards as follows:

     *Graduating high school seniors who will attend a four-year college

     *Graduating high school seniors who will attend a Maine Community College

Amount:   *High school seniors who will attend a four-year college - Up to $10,000

*High school seniors who will attend a Maine Community College - Up to $2,000

Deadline:   February 1, 2026

How to apply:  Download application at  Clyde Russell Scholarship Fund 

State Sponsor:  WTS Maine Chapter

Eligibility:  Available to female high school seniors who demonstrate an interest in science, technology, engineering, and math and are considering a career in the transportation industry.

Amount:  $1,000 - $2,000

Deadline:  February 15, 2026

How to apply:  WTS - Maine Chapter  

Paper application available in the Counseling Office Rm B202.

State Sponsor:  Maine Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers 

Eligibility:  Available to high school seniors who plan to have a career in civil engineering. The recipient will be selected based on: academic performance in high

school, participation in extracurricular activities, letters of recommendation, and statement of interest in civil engineering.

Amount:  $2,000

Deadline:   February 28, 2026

How to apply:  Download the application form to complete or pick up a paper application in the Counseling Office Rm B202.

State Sponsor:  Mitchell Institute

Eligibility:  Applicants must be full-time residents of Maine on track to graduate from a public high school in Maine.  Applicants should plan to attend a two-year or four-year degree program at an accredited college or university in the fall semester immediately following their high school graduation. Students pursuing a two-year degree are eligible for up to four years of scholarship support if they continue their education beyond the initial two years. Candidates are evaluated based on the following criteria: academics, community impact, and financial need.

Amount:  $10,000

Deadline:   March 1, 2026

How to apply:  

Mitchell Institute  

State Sponsor:  Mainely Character 

Eligibility:  Available to graduating Maine high school seniors who are planning to enroll at an accredited post-secondary institution after graduating from high

School.  Mainely Character Scholarships are awarded to the individuals who best demonstrate these four core principles of character:

• Concern:  Communicating compassion and a caring attitude toward others.

• Responsibility:  Demonstrating commitment and conviction through your actions.

• Integrity:  Acting ethically and remaining true to your personal values.

• Courage: Taking risks and following your conscience with fearlessness.

Amount:  $5,000

Deadline:  March 1, 2026

How to apply:  

Mainely Character  

State Sponsor:   ACG Maine Education Foundation

Eligibility:  Available to graduating Maine high school seniors who are enrolling in an undergraduate construction-related field of study at an accredited Maine post-secondary institution.

Amount:  awards ranging from $1,000 - $4,000

Deadline:  March 1, 2026

How to apply:  ACG Maine Education Foundation

State Sponsor:   USM Promise Scholarship

Eligibility:  To be eligible for the Promise Scholarship, applicants should:

• be an admitted, incoming first-year or transfer undergraduate to USM

• be a full-time resident of Maine

• demonstrate financial need

• plan to enroll as a full-time student

• demonstrate a commitment to community service and civic engagement (preferred)

• be a first-generation college student (preferred)

• be referred from a partnering youth-serving organization (preferred)

Amount:   Awards are multi-year and vary based upon a student’s eligibility for other federal, state, and institutional aid.

Deadline:   March 1, 2026

How to apply:  USM Promise Scholarship

** USM Promise Scholarship Presentation and Workshop will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 @ 10:45am (FLEX BLOCK) in the Counseling Office Room B202.  All USM applicants are invited to attend.

State Sponsor:   Maine Driver Education Association

Eligibility:   One scholarship for a first-year (freshman) full-time student. This student must have been instructed in driver education by an instructor who was a member of MEDEA at the time of the driver education course. The name of the driving school and instructor is required.  

A second scholarship, The Mike Sirois Scholarship, is for any MEDEA family member entering any academic year. The name of the family member and affiliated driving school is required. Please note your relationship to the MEDEA member.

Be a resident of Maine at the time of application.

Amount:  $500 

Deadline:  March 7, 2026

How to apply:   MDEA Scholarship Application

State Sponsor:  The Philanthropic Initiative - Barowsky Scholars

Eligibility:  

• US citizen and current resident of Maine. 

• High school senior or recent high school graduate. 

• Enrolling as a full-time, first-year student in a four-year degree program at an accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university in the US. 

• Strong academic record in high school. 

• Motivated to excel in college and make a difference in their community and in society overall. 

• Plans to complete one economics course and two of the following courses prior to completing college: accounting, finance, history, or psychology. 

• Demonstrates a commitment to reasoned, rational thinking, an ability to collaborate and work across differences, and a desire to deploy those skills in furtherance of civic engagement. 

• Involved in a balance of community, school, and work activities.

• Must live on campus in housing paid directly to the university (e.g., in university organized housing or student group organized housing) and to attend classes in-person to receive and to renew the scholarship. 

Amount:  4-year renewable award will range from $5,000 - $25,000 per year

Deadline:  March 14, 2025 by 12pm

How to apply:  

Barowsky Scholars 

State Sponsor:  Institute for Family-Owned Business Maine Futures Scholarship

Eligibility:    Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be a Maine resident

• Attend a Maine-based post-secondary educational institution

• Intend to complete a full two-year or four-year degree program or certificate equivalent

• Must be a high school graduating senior at time of application

Amount:  $2,500 - renewable for 4 years

Deadline:  March 20, 2026 by 10:00 am

How to apply:    IFOB Maine Futures Scholarship Application

State Sponsor:  Maine Society of Professional Engineers Scholarship 

Eligibility:  

• Be a Maine resident.

• To be eligible for an MeSPE Scholarship, applicants must attend an engineering program at a university/college that has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABETEAC).

Amount:  $3,000

Deadline:  March 27, 2026

How to apply:  MESPE Scholarship

Paper application copies are available in the Counseling Office Rm B202.

State Sponsor:  Atlantic Federal Credit Union Foundation

Eligibility:    The student applying for a scholarship MUST BE a primary account member (primary account member is defined as the actual owner of an account) with an open account at Atlantic Federal Credit Union. 2. The student must be or will be enrolled in an undergraduate program at a chosen college or vocational school that requires a tuition – minimum of 6 credit hours per semester for fall 2026.

Amount:  various award amounts $1,000 - $10,000

Deadline:  March 27, 2026

How to apply:    Atlantic FCU Scholarship Application

Paper application available in the Counseling Office Rm B202.

State Sponsor:  Evergreen Credit Union Education Foundation 

Eligibility:  

• Applicants and/or parents must be Members of Evergreen Credit Union.

• Applicants must plan to attend an accredited two-year community college, four-year college/university, or vocational school.

• The use of AI may disqualify you from selection. Applicants must answer prompted questions in their own words.

• If chosen, applicant must provide proof of acceptance to an accredited two-year community college, four-year college/university, or vocational school.

Amount:  $2,500

Deadline:  March 31, 2026

How to apply:  Apply Evergreen Credit Union Education Foundation Scholarship

State Sponsor:  Portland Water District 

Eligibility:  Available to graduating high school seniors who live in communities served by Portland Water District (PWD).  Students must be pursuing a career that applies to the water/wastewater industry (e.g., water/wastewater treatment technology, HVAC, electrical, automation technology, instrumentation, plumbing, pipefitting, fire science, environmental studies, applied sciences, engineering, public administration) and must demonstrate a commitment to PWD’s mission to protect public health, public safety, and the environment.

Amount:  $1,500

Deadline:  March 31, 2026

How to apply:  Portland Water District - Joseph A. DiPietro Memorial Scholarship

State Sponsor:  Prosperity Maine - Prosper Scholarship 

Eligibility:  

• Be a Maine resident.

• Plan to enroll or are already enrolled in an accredited Maine community college, a university, or a trade school with plans to pursue a certification or an advanced degree.

• Maintain a 2.5 minimum GPA.

• Demonstrate financial need and FASFA ineligibility.

• Provide proof of a pending asylum status. For example, an Alien Number (A number), or a Work Authorization.

Amount:  TBD

Deadline:  March 31, 2026

How to apply:  Prosperity Maine Prosper Scholarship

State Sponsor:  Alpha One - Powering Education 

Eligibility:  Available to graduating Maine high school seniors who have a documented disability (as defined by The World Health Organization), whether that be visual, hearing, mobility, cognitive, speech, or other disability.  Applicants must also have a B average or equivalent GPA and an acceptance letter from a post-secondary institution. 

Amount:  $2,000

Deadline:  April 1, 2026

How to apply:  Alpha One Powering Education Scholarship

State Sponsor:   Ruffed Grouse Society

Eligibility:  Available to all Maine high school seniors who are going to pursue a degree in wildlife conservation, conservation law enforcement, forest management, or a closely related field that is supportive of the broad goals of the Ruffed Grouse Society at both the regional and national level.   

Amount:  $4,000 

Deadline:  April 1, 2026

How to apply:  Ruffed Grouse Society Scholarship Application

State Sponsor:  MES Foundation - Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility:  Available to Maine high school graduates entering 1st year of post-secondary education. Intend to enroll or be enrolled in a two (2) or four (4) year degree-granting college or university, which is accredited by the Association of Schools and Colleges.

Amount:  $5,000 renewable 

Deadline:  April 1, 2026

How to apply:  MES Foundation Scholarship

State Sponsor:  GFWC Maine and Maine Council for Elder Abuse Prevention

Eligibility:  Available to all Maine graduating high school seniors who will be attending college as a full-time student during the 2025-2026 academic year.  

Amount:  $50 - $1,000 awards

Deadline:   April 1, 2026  

How to apply:   Application copies available in the Counseling Office Rm B202.

Return completed application to:

Legal Services for Maine Elders

Attn:  Jill Randall

5 Wabon Street

Augusta, ME 04330

State Sponsor:  Worthington Scholarship Foundation 

Eligibility:  Available to graduating seniors with plans to enroll full-time at one of WSF’s partner colleges or universities.  Additional eligibility requirements include GPA and demonstrated financial need.  

Amount:  up to $20,000

Deadline:  April 15, 2026 

How to apply:  Worthington Scholarship Foundation  

State Sponsor:  Maine Blue Collar Scholarship Foundation 

Eligibility:  Available to graduating seniors with plans to enroll at a trade school or join the workforce.

Amount:  $2,500

Deadline:  April 15, 2026

How to apply:  Maine Blue Collar Scholarship Foundation 

State Sponsor:  National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Maine Chapter 276

Eligibility:  Available to any Maine graduating senior planning to enroll full-time in a construction-related program at a school in the United States. 

Amount:  $500 - $1,000 awards

Deadline:  April 15, 2026

How to apply:  NAWIC Maine Chapter 276 Scholarship 

Paper application forms available in the Counseling Office Rm B202.

State Sponsor:  Maine State Employees Association Scholarships

Eligibility:  Available to Maine graduating high school seniors who have a parent, guardian, or grandparent who is a dues-paying MSEA-SEIU member.  The applicant must be entering full-time postsecondary educational or vocational programs.

Amount:  multiple awards ranging from $500 - $1,500

Deadline:  April 18, 2026

How to apply:  MSEA Scholarships Application  

Paper application available in the Counseling Office Rm B202.

State Sponsor:  National Council of Jewish Women Southern Maine Section

Eligibility:  Available to all Jewish graduating seniors.  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, without consideration of need.

Amount:  Award amounts vary

Deadline:  April 18, 2026

How to apply:  National Council of Jewish Women Southern Maine

Paper application forms available in the Counseling Office Rm B202.

State Sponsor:  Corporal Eugene Cole Scholarship

Eligibility: Available to graduating seniors residing in Maine seeking post-graduate study to pursue a career in the field of law enforcement. Anything that involves law enforcement or public safety will be considered.

Amount:  up to $5,100

Deadline:  April 20, 2026

How to apply:  Corporal Eugene Cole Scholarship 

Paper application forms available in the Counseling Office Rm B202.

State Sponsor:  Maine Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship

Eligibility: Available to graduating seniors residing in Maine.  Scholarship award recipients will be selected on outstanding athletic performance, academic achievements, school leadership, work history, and community service.

Amount:  $1,000

Deadline:  April 21, 2026

How to apply:  Maine Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship 

State Sponsor:  Maine Society of Women Engineers Scholarship 

Eligibility:  Available to graduating senior girls from Maine pursuing engineering or engineering technology studies at an accredited college.

Amount:  $1,500

Deadline:  April 24, 2026

How to apply:  Maine Society of Women Engineers Scholarship

Paper application copies are available in the Counseling Office Rm B202.

State Sponsor:  Maine Savings Federal Credit Union 

Eligibility:  Available to graduating seniors who have membership to Maine Savings Federal Credit Union

Amount:  $2,000

Deadline:  April 26, 2026

How to apply:  Apply Maine Savings Credit Union Scholarship

State Sponsor:   Maine Municipal Association - Douglas M. Eugley Memorial Scholarship for Public Service 

Eligibility:  Available to all Maine high school seniors with plans to enroll at a community college, trade school, or university, located in Maine, with the intent of pursuing a career in municipal government or public service.

Amount:  $1,500

Deadline:  April 30, 2026

How to apply:  Douglas M. Eugley Memorial Scholarship for Public Service

Paper application available in the Counseling Office Rm B202.

State Sponsor:   Portland Camera Club Latimer-Hutchinson Scholarship

Eligibility:  Available to graduating students residing in Cumberland or York Counties. Grant will be based on demonstrated and passionate dedication to photography.

Amount:  $1,500  - to be used by the award winner for courses in still photography at Maine Media Workshop and College in Rockport, Maine; Maine College of Art and Design in Portland, Maine, or any other still photography courses at an accredited post-secondary educational institution.

Deadline:  April 30, 2026

How to apply:  Portland Camera Club - Latimer-Hutchinson Scholarship

State Sponsor:  Landry / French Construction Scholarship

Eligibility:  Available to graduating Maine seniors who are to be enrolled in a construction-related undergraduate program (construction management, construction engineering technology, architecture, engineering, STEM, trades, etc.)

Amount:  $2,500

Deadline:  April 30, 2026

How to apply:    Landry / French Scholarship Application

State Sponsor:  Maine Legislative Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility:  The Maine Legislature annually recognizes one student from each county who is currently pursuing or planning to pursue education at a two- or four-year degree-granting Maine college or technical school. Awards are given to Maine resident high school seniors or full- or part-time postsecondary students accepted to or enrolled in accredited Maine colleges for graduate or undergraduate degrees.

Amount:  $1,000

Deadline:  May 1, 2026

How to apply:  Maine Legislative Memorial Scholarship Application

Paper application available in the Counseling Office Rm B202.

State Sponsor:  WBRC Centennial Scholarship

Eligibility:  Available to Maine graduating seniors with acceptance to two or four-year colleges and plans to major in architecture or engineering. The recipient must have at least a 2.5 GPA at the end of the first semester of post-secondary education.

Amount:  $1,000

Deadline:  May 1, 2026

How to apply:  WBRC Centennial Scholarship Application

Paper application available in the Counseling Office Rm B202.

State Sponsor:   Balanced Man 

Eligibility:  Available to male students enrolling at the University of Maine in Fall 2026.  These scholarships will be awarded to the students who represent the Balanced Man, one who is diligent in both academics and extracurricular activities.

Amount:  $500 and $1,000 awards

Deadline:  June 30, 2026

How to apply:  Balanced Man Scholarship Application

National Sponsor:  Asian Pacific Islander American Scholars (APIA)

Eligibility:  

• Be able to describe your ethnicity, heritage, or ancestry in relation to the countries, territories, or lands in Asia or the Pacific Islands

• Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States. Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau are also eligible to apply

• Be enrolling or continuing as a degree-seeking undergraduate student in a U.S.-accredited college or university in Fall 2024

• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted), or equivalent, or have earned a GED

• Must apply for federal financial aid for the 2024-2025 academic year using the Free Application for the Federal Student Aid (FASFA) by early April 2024

Amount:  $2,500 up to multi-year $20,000 awards

Deadline:  January 15, 2026

How to apply:  Apply online at Asian Pacific Islander Scholarships - APIA Scholars    

National Sponsor:  UCB Myasthenia Gravis Scholarship

Eligibility:  Anyone who has a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis (MG) or is an immediate family member (parent, spouse, child, or sibling) of someone diagnosed with MG is eligible for a scholarship.  

Amount:  up to $10,000

Deadline:   January 31, 2026

How to apply:  UCB Myasthenia Gravis Scholarship 

National Sponsor:  UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program

Eligibility:   Available to graduating students, diagnosed with epilepsy by a physician or the immediate family member and/or caregiver of a person living with epilepsy, who are seeking higher education and who demonstrate academic and personal achievement.

Amount:  $5,000 - $10,000

Deadline:   March 31, 2026  

How to apply:  UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship

National Sponsor:  Coast Guard Foundation

Eligibility:  Available to graduating high school seniors who are dependents of United States Coast Guard enlisted members and commissioned officers who are active duty, reserve, or retired. 

Amount:  $2,000 - $5,000 awards

Deadline:  April 1, 2026

How to apply:  Coast Guard Foundation Scholarship

National Sponsor:   SchoolHouse Connection

Eligibility:  Available to students currently residing in the United States who were born on or after June 1, 2005, and who experienced homelessness in the last six years. (Note: undocumented applicants are eligible.) 

Amount:  $2,500

Deadline:  June 1, 2026

How to apply:  SchoolHouse Connection Scholarship Program