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College of Science, Technology, and Health

Scholarships available in the College of Science, Technology, and Health

Additional information on College of Science, Technology, and Health scholarships can be found at usm.maine.edu/csth/scholarships.

Some scholarships are awarded by faculty nomination while others require an application. Please look carefully at the criteria to be sure you qualify for an award before applying.

Any Science

Louis B. Woodward Scholarship
$300

Awarded to a science major judged outstanding in ability and achievement.

Faculty Nomination

Nominations should be emailed to bstearns@usm.maine.edu.

  

Applied Sciences (Applied Medical Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Technology, Environmental Science)

Brian C. Hodgkin Scholarship
 
$1,000

Must be a declared applied science major who is a Maine resident. Recipients may be incoming students with promise of being able to achieve the requisite grade point average of continuing students, or continuing students having at least a 3.0 GPA and demonstrated financial need (must have applied for financial aid). 

Online Application

Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Unity Lodge #3
$1,000 

Eligible students will be Maine residents with demonstrated financial need (must have applied for financial aid), and be a declared applied science major in good academic standing (3.0 GPA or better).

Online Application

NiSource
$500 

Student must be a declared applied science major, having comleted at least 30 credit hours toward their major, of which at least 15 credits have been completed at USM. Student must be registered for at least 6 credit hours during the semester of the award and have a GPA of at least 3.0.

Online Application

 

Information Science (Computer Science, Information & Communications Technology, or Computer Engineering)

 

Time Warner Scholarship
$2,500

 

Eligible students who are full-time, undergraduate students  at USM with a desclared major in Information Science or a related field (computer science, information and communications technology, or computer engineering). Must be a Maine resident with a 3.0 GPA.

* This scholarship requires two written recommendations, at least one of which is from a faculty member in the candidate's major department. Recommendations should be sent electronically to Jennifer Dean, jdean@usm.maine.edu.

Online Application

Time Warner "Women in Technology" Scholarship
$2,500

Eligible students who are female, full-time, undergraduate students  at USM with a desclared major in Information Science or a related field (computer science, information and communications technology, or computer engineering). Must be a Maine resident with a 3.0 GPA.

* This scholarship requires two written recommendations, at least one of which is from a faculty member in the candidate's major department. Recommendations should be sent electronically to Jennifer Dean, jdean@usm.maine.edu.

Online Application

STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics)

Hagge Family Scholarship, $400

Recipients must be Maine residents pursuing an udnergraduate degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics in the College of Science, Technology, and Health and have a demonstrated financial need. Current students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Online Application

Chemistry

Emily Baxter Neuwirth Award
$100 

Established in 2004 and recognizes a chemistry major who has demonstrated superior performance in analytical chemistry, both in the classroom and in the laboratory.

Faculty Nomination

Computer Science

WEX, Inc.
Computer Science Scholarship
$2,500 

Eligible students must be enrolled as full-time students in USM's Computer Science programs at either the undergraduate or graduate level, be entering their sophomore year or higher, be Maine residents, and have at least a 3.0 GPA.

Online Application

Engineering

Masi Engineering Research
$1,000 

Eligible students must be enrolled as degree candidates in the engineering program, have at least a 3.0 GPA, and be engaged in engineering research during the semester of the award.

Online Application

Texas Instruments Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Scholarships
Based on amount available

Eligible students must be sophomores or juniors enrolled full time as degree candidates in the electrical or mechanical engineering program who intend to complete their degree within the normal 4 year schedule, and have at least a 3.0 GPA. The scholarship will provide support for the last two years of their education if now a sophomore, or the last year if now a junior.

Online Application

Environmental Science

L.L. Bean
Scholarship
$1,000 

 Established in 1997 through the Maine Business for USM Scholars Program. This scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in Environmental Science.

Faculty Nomination

Exercise, Health, and Sport Sciences

Exercise, Health, and Sport Sciences Scholarship
$500 and $1,000 

 Awarded to students who demonstrate excellence within a EHSS major. Students are evaluated in the areas of academic performance, professional goals, service to the department and University, as well as reseach interests.

Online Application

Jesse Garbacik Memorial Scholarship
$500 

This scholarship is awarded by the Garbacik Family in memory of Exercise Physiology student Jesse Garbacik. It is awarded to students majoring in Exercise Physiology who have demonstrated superior academic and clinical achievement within their field. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. All applicants must be approved by Dr. Christopher Scott prior to submission.

Online Application

Geoscience

James W. Pendleton Scholarship
$500 

Established in 2002 by the family and friends of James W. Pendleton. Given to a student in Geoscience who exemplifies the three traits for which Professor Pendleton was known: civility, integrity, and a demonstrated interest in the environmental or geological fields.

Faculty Nomination

Robert N. Miller Earth Science Award
$300 

Established in 1987 to honor Robert Miller, Professor of Geology from 1946-1977, who exhibited excellence in teaching, guidance, and service. The recipient is an outstanding senior majoring in the field of earth sciences.

Faculty Nomination

Mathematics & Statistics

Helen D. '85 & Waldeck E. Mainville, Jr. Scholarship

Given to students majoring in mathematics with a preference given to those who desire to enter the teaching profession.

Faculty Nomination

Recreation & Leisure Studies

James V. Sullivan Scholarship
$1,000 

Established in 1991 upon Professor Sullivan's retirement at the end of his 32 year career. This scholarship is awrded each year to a major in RLS who has an outstanding acadmic profile, has been active in a variety of university and community service endeavors and has the potential to be an excellent professional in the field.

Online Application

Department of Recreation & Leisure Studies Scholarship
$1,000 

Awarded to students who demonstrate excellence within the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies.

Online Application

Technology

William G. & Laura S. Hooper Scholarship
$2,600 

 The scholarship will be awarded to students majoring in technology with priority going to those students who are non-traditional. Recipients must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credits per semester) in order to receive the award. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required and recipients must have demonstrated financial need.

Online Application

Society of Manufacturing Engineers Scholarship
$500 

Created at USM by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Chapter 46, Portland, ME, in 1989. The award is given to a student in the Department of Technology with a major in industrial technology or manufacturing engineering technology.

Faculty Nomination

The actual receipt of an awarded scholarship is contingent upon your enrollment status at USM and meeting the specified conditions of the scholarship.

For more information contact:

Bonnie Stearns, Director of Student Services
bstearns@usm.maine.edu
207-780-5050