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 ScholarshipGPA Requirement Amount Eligibility
USM Scholar2.75-2.99
High School GPA
$7,000/year1st year students only
Dirigo Scholar3.0-3.49
High School GPA
$11,000/year1st year students only
Presidential Scholar3.5 +
High School GPA
$11,000/year1st 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/yearTransfer Students

Canadian Student Merit Scholarships

Name of Scholarship GPA Requirement Amount Eligibility
USM Scholar2.75-2.99
High School GPA
$1,000/year1st year students only
Dirigo Scholar3.0-3.49
High School GPA
$2,000/year1st year students only
Presidential Scholar3.5+
High School GPA
$4,000/year1st year students only
Presidential Scholar
Transfer Award
Cumulative College GPA
of at least a 3.5+
$1,000/yearTransfer 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.

Housing Scholarships

  • $1,000/year toward the cost of on campus housing
  • To be eligible student must have indicated an interest in on campus housing at the time of appliation.