All international undergraduate students that apply to the University of Southern Maine by the stated deadline will automatically be considered for Academic Merit-Based Scholarships. If the student meets the academic criteria they will be awarded a merit-based scholarship at the time of admission. This means that students will find out right away if they will receive a scholarship from USM and it also means that more students will receive scholarships.
NOTE: Students who already have a Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent of a U.S. Bachelor’s degree are not eligible for the following scholarships.
International Student Merit Scholarships
| Name of Scholarship | GPA Requirement | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| USM Scholar | 2.75-2.99 High School GPA | $7,000/year | 1st year students only |
| Dirigo Scholar | 3.0-3.49 High School GPA | $11,000/year | 1st year students only |
| Presidential Scholar | 3.5 + High School GPA | $11,000/year | 1st year students only |
| Presidential Recognition Award | 3.5 + High School GPA | One time $2,000 award | 1st year students only |
| Presidential Scholar Transfer Award | Cumulative College GPA of at least a 3.5+ | $9,000/year | Transfer Students |
Canadian Student Merit Scholarships
| Name of Scholarship | GPA Requirement | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| USM Scholar | 2.75-2.99 High School GPA | $1,000/year | 1st year students only |
| Dirigo Scholar | 3.0-3.49 High School GPA | $2,000/year | 1st year students only |
| Presidential Scholar | 3.5+ High School GPA | $4,000/year | 1st year students only |
| Presidential Scholar Transfer Award | Cumulative College GPA of at least a 3.5+ | $1,000/year | Transfer Students |
Scholarships will be renewable (4 years for first year students and 3 years for transfer students) provided the recipient maintains the required minimum GPA.