| Scholarship | General Eligibility | Award | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST Robotics Scholarship » | Was FIRST Robotics participant during high school, have applied and be admitted to the University of Southern Maine as a full‐time student. Any intended major will be considered. | $1,000 | February 28, 2017 |
| President's Scholar » | Merit Scholarship. All qualified incoming first-year students are automatically considered. | Annual Award Range $4,000 to $12,000 | Priority deadline April 1 |
| Dirigo Scholar » | Merit Scholarship. All qualified incoming first-year students are automatically considered. | Annual Award Range $2,500 to $10,000 | Priority deadline April 1 |
| USM Scholar » | Merit Scholarship. All qualified incoming first-yearstudents who apply are automatically considered. | Annual Award Range $1,750 to $8,000 | Priority deadline April 1 |
| Mountains to the Sea Scholarship » | Students with residency in New Hampshire or Vermont. Students must enroll in 15 credits per semester | Annual award amount of $9,000 | April 1 |
| Adams Family Scholarship » | Application for Undergraduate Admission and FAFSA | Varies | February 15 |
| Allan C. Rodway '73 Memorial Scholarship » | This scholarship will be offered to graduates from any Maine high school. | Varies | February 15 |
| Anne R. Henry Scholarship » | Music major. Demonstrated financial need Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.67 Enroll in applied music and appropriate ensembles. | Varies. | February 28 |
| Bertha Bridges Willis and Ralph "Rusty" Willis scholarship » | Application to undergraduate admission and FAFSA. | Varies | February 15 |
| Blackwood Family Scholarship » | Application for Undergraduate Admission and FAFSA | $1,600 renewable for up to 7 semesters | February 15 |
| Bob Crewe Foundation Music Scholarship » | Music major enrolled full time. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.67. Enroll in applied music and appropriate ensembles. Demonstrated financial need as evidenced by the FAFSA | Varies. Seven awards of $1000 were given in 2014-15 | mid-February |
| Community Banks of Androscoggin County Scholarship » | Must be matriculated in a Lewiston-Auburn College undergraduate degree program and reside in Androscoggin County, Maine. | $1,000.00 Renewable each year for a total of four years and $4,000.00 | February 15 |
| Dorothy L. Snowman Scholarship for Teaching » | Application for Undergraduate Admission and FAFSA | Dependent on income from endowment. | February 15 |
| Dr. and Mrs. Newell A. Augur, Jr. Scholarship » | Music major. Maine State resident Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.67 Enroll in applied music and appropriate ensembles. | Varies. | February 28 |
| Dr. Francis L. Bailey scholarship » | Application for undergraduate admission and FAFSA | Varies. | February 15 |
| Edith Speziali Music Scholarship » | Music major. Maine state resident. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.67 Enroll in applied music and appropriate ensembles. | Varies. | February 28 |
| Elizabeth B. Woodwell '75 Fund for Maine students in the School of Business » | Application to undergraduate admission and FAFSA | $1,000 per award, renewable up to 7 semesters. | February 15 |
| Elizabeth S. Hagar Endowed Music Scholarship » | Music major. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.67 Enroll in applied music and appropriate ensembles. | Varies. | February 28 |
| Ellen Chickering Music Scholarship » | Music vocal major. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.67 Enroll in applied music and appropriate ensembles. | Varies. | February 28 |
| Ethel Noyes Mortensen Scholarship » | Application for Undergraduate Admission and FAFSA | $6,000, depending on available funds, renewable for up to 7-semesters. | February 15 |
| Hagge Family Scholarship » | Eligible students must be a Maine resident, enrolled or planning to enroll full-time, pursuing an undergraduate degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics and have financial need. Current students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, incoming students must have at least a B average in science and math and demonstrate academic promise. | Varies | January 30 |
| Herbert & Sally Carroll Payson Scholarship » | Music major. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.67 Enroll in applied music and appropriate ensembles. | Varies. | February 28 |
| Hervey A. Hanscom » | Application for undergraduate Admission and FAFSA | Varies. | February 15 |
| Honors Leadership Development Scholarship » | Minimum enrollment of six credits per semester GPA of 3.5 or higher Good standing in the Honors Program Completion of service hours | $1,000 per semester | February 25 |
| Jack Eagleson Scholarship » | Eligible students must be a Maine resident with preference given to those interested in environmental safety and health, who are enrolled in a degree program within CSTH. Incoming first year students must have demonstrated financial need, and be enrolled full-time. Transfer students with a GPA of 3.0 are eligible for consideration. | $2,000, renewable for up to 3 years. | January 30 |
| Jerry Bowder Scholarship » | Music major. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.67 Enroll in applied music and appropriate ensembles. | Varies. | February 28 |
| John R. Babine Memorial Scholarship » | Application to Undergraduate Admission and FAFSA | Varies | February 15 |
| Lucille T. Laliberte Working Mother Scholarship » | Application for Undergraduate Admission and FAFSA | Award amount varies and is renewable for up to 7 semesters. | February 15 |
| Mabel Stuart Daveis Scholarship Fund » | Application for undergraduate admission and FAFSA | Varies | February 15 |
| Madeline D. Giguere Scholarship » | Must be enrolled in, or applying to, a degree program at Lewiston-Auburn College. Must be enrolled in at least 6 credits in each semester that scholarship is awarded. | $1,000 | February 27 |
| Madelyn Ulmer Scholarship » | Application for undergraduate admission and FAFSA | $2,500. Renewable for up to 7 semesters. | February 15 |
| Music Merit Scholarship » | Music major. Audition completed by February 28. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.67 Enroll in applied music and appropriate ensembles. | Varies. | February 28 |
| Music Talent Scholarship » | Music major. Audition completed by February 28. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.67 Enroll in applied music and appropriate ensembles. | Varies. | February 28 |
| Nora and Grace Nason Scholarship Fund » | Application for undergraduate admission and FAFSA | Varies | February 15 |
| Osher Reentry Scholarship Endowment » | Application for undergraduate admission and FAFSA | Not to exceed $5,000 per student, per award cycle (12 months) and are to be applied to tuition exclusively. | Dec 4th for Spring and June 10 for Fall |
| Pond Family Foundation Scholarship » | Application for Undergraduate Admission and FAFSA | First year - up to $1,250. Subsequent years will be based on available funds. Renewable up to 7 semesters. | February 15 |
| Portland Press Herald Scholarship » | Application for Undergraduate Admission and FAFSA | $1,000 - initial award which is renewable for up to 7 semesters. The renewal award may vary from the initial award. | February 15 |
| Roberta and Joseph A. Zinni Music Scholarship » | Music major. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.67 Enroll in applied music and appropriate ensembles. | Varies. | February 28 |
| The Lunder Foundation Scholarship » | Application for undergraduate admission and FAFSA | Varies | February 15 |
| USM Alumni Association Scholarship » | Recipients must be sons, grandsons, daughters and granddaughters or spouses of alumni. Recipients will be chosen using USM's Alumni Scholarship Application. | Varies | April 1 |
| USM President's LAC Scholarship » | The funds shall be used for scholarship support for a student nominated by their high school principal, intending to enroll at USM's Lewiston-Auburn College with demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to Androscoggin County residents. Selection shall be made by the Office of Admissions. | Varies. | February 15 |
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| Scholarship | General Eligibility | Award | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorman Scholars Undergraduate Fund » | Application to undergraduate admission and FAFSA. Maine residents. | $2,500 per year, renewable for up to 3 years. | June 10 |
| Leon and Lisa Gorman Scholarship » | Completed Leon and Lisa Gorman Scholarship application, application for undergraduate admission and FAFSA. | $1,500 in the first year. Renewable for $1,000 in the second year. | June 10 |
| President's Transfer Scholar » | Merit scholarship. All qualified incoming transfer students are automatically considered at the time of admission. | Annual Award Range $4,000 to $12,000 | Priority deadline April 1 |
| Pathways Scholar Award » | Merit scholarship. All qualified incoming transfer students are automatically considered at the time of admission. | Annual Award Range $2,500 to $10,000 | Priority deadline April 1 |
| Adult Degree Completion Scholarship » | Eligible students include those who are matriculated in degree programs, demonstrate financial need, and have had at least a 3 year gap in education. Students must also have earned a minimum of 30-college credits before applying to this scholarship. | up to $4,000 per academic year | August 1st for Fall, November 15th for Spring |
| Anne R. Henry Scholarship » | Music major. Demonstrated financial need Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.67 Enroll in applied music and appropriate ensembles. | Varies. | February 28 |
| Bank of America Scholarship » | Applicant must be a Maine resident; Enrolled in the School of Business on a full-time basis (minimum 12 credit hours); Will graduate no sooner than December of the academic year funds are received; Must be in good academic standing; Must meet income qualification. | $2000 | February 10 at 12pm |
| Bob Crewe Foundation Music Scholarship » | Music major enrolled full time. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.67. Enroll in applied music and appropriate ensembles. Demonstrated financial need as evidenced by the FAFSA | Varies. Seven awards of $1000 were given in 2014-15 | mid-February |
| Boyne Foundation Nursing Scholarship » | Matriculated Graduate and Undergraduate Nursing students are eligible for this scholarship. Awards will be based on academic achievement with a preference to students with an interest in geriatric nursing and an interest in staying in Maine to work after graduation. | Varies | January 30 for current Nursing students, April 1 for students expecting to matriculate to Nursing in May or September |
| Brian C. Hodgkin Dean's Scholarship » | Eligible students must be enrolled in a major in Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science and Policy, or Technology. Maintain a grade point average in good academic standing, and have financial need. | $1,000 | January 30 |
| Community Banks of Androscoggin County Scholarship » | Must be matriculated in a Lewiston-Auburn College undergraduate degree program and reside in Androscoggin County, Maine. | $1,000.00 Renewable each year for a total of four years and $4,000.00 | February 15 |
| Construction Management Scholarship » | Eligible students must be enrolled in the Construction Management program, have a demonstrated financial need, be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours while receiving the scholarship, a minimum GPA of 3.0 or above, and demonstrate excellence in their major. | $500 | January 30 |
| Dean John W. Bay Scholarship » | Cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 or better required; Enrolled in a minimum of 6 USM credits when funds are received; Will graduate no sooner than December of the academic year funds are received; Exhibits leadership through volunteerism in University, School of Business, and/or community organizations. | $1,500 | February 10 at 12pm |
| Dr. and Mrs. Newell A. Augur, Jr. Scholarship » | Music major. Maine State resident Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.67 Enroll in applied music and appropriate ensembles. | Varies. | February 28 |
| Dr. Harlan Philippi Memorial Scholarship » | Must be matriculated in an undergraduate Lewiston-Auburn College major and have completed a minimum of 30 credits. | $250 | February 20 |
| E. June Clark and Irene Watson Scholarship » | Eligible students must be certified nurse assistants or individuals with comparable credentials or status interested in advancing in the field of nursing. Awards will be based on financial need as demonstrated by the FAFSA application, career goals, dedication and motivation. | Varies | January 30 for current Nursing students, April 1 for students expecting to matriculate to Nursing in May or September |
| Edith Speziali Music Scholarship » | Music major. Maine state resident. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.67 Enroll in applied music and appropriate ensembles. | Varies. | February 28 |
| Electa "Lecky" McLain Brown Scholarship » | Cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 or better required; Enrolled in a minimum of 6 USM credits when funds are received; Will graduate no sooner than December of the academic year funds are received; Preference given to those with demonstrated need as evidenced by the FAFSA; Graduated from a Maine high school. | $3,500 | February 10 at 12pm |
| Elizabeth S. Hagar Endowed Music Scholarship » | Music major. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.67 Enroll in applied music and appropriate ensembles. | Varies. | February 28 |
| Hagge Family Scholarship » | Eligible students must be a Maine resident, enrolled or planning to enroll full-time, pursuing an undergraduate degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics and have financial need. Current students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, incoming students must have at least a B average in science and math and demonstrate academic promise. | Varies | January 30 |
| Helen D. '85 and Waldeck E. Mainville Jr. Scholarship » | Eligible students must be junior or senior mathematics majors (graduating seniors not eligible). Preference will be given to students who desire to enter the teaching profession. Financial need and academic standing will be considered when selecting the student. Recipient will be selected by the Mathematics faculty. | $750 | January 30 |
| Herbert & Sally Carroll Payson Scholarship » | Music major. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.67 Enroll in applied music and appropriate ensembles. | Varies. | February 28 |
| Honors Leadership Development Scholarship » | Minimum enrollment of six credits per semester GPA of 3.5 or higher Good standing in the Honors Program Completion of service hours | $1,000 per semester | February 25 |
| Jack Eagleson Scholarship » | Eligible students must be a Maine resident with preference given to those interested in environmental safety and health, who are enrolled in a degree program within CSTH. Incoming first year students must have demonstrated financial need, and be enrolled full-time. Transfer students with a GPA of 3.0 are eligible for consideration. | $2,000, renewable for up to 3 years. | January 30 |
| John Dodge Memorial Scholarship » | Eligible students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and be a declared major in Applied Technical Leadership, Technology Management, or a related field. | $2,000 | January 30 |
| Katherine L. Cross '70 Nursing Scholarship » | Students who are pursuing a bachelor of science or master of science in nursing are eligible for this award. The award will be based on academic merit, financial need as demonstrated by the FAFSA application, and a demonstrated commitment to the profession of nursing. | Varies | January 30 for current Nursing students, April 1 for students expecting to matriculate to Nursing in May or September |
| L-A Bridge Scholarship Fund » | Recipients must be residents of Lewiston or Auburn, with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and a demonstrated financial need. | $750 | February 15 |
| Lucille T. Laliberte Working Mother Scholarship » | Application for Undergraduate Admission and FAFSA | Award amount varies and is renewable for up to 7 semesters. | February 15 |
| Mabel G. Skillin Nursing Scholarship » | Matriculated Nursing students with preference given to residents of Cumberland County. Selection of the recipient(s) shall be made by the School of Nursing Scholarship committee. | Varies | January 30 for current Nursing students, April 1 for students expecting to matriculate to Nursing in May or September |
| Mabel Stuart Daveis Scholarship Fund » | Application for undergraduate admission and FAFSA | Varies | February 15 |
| Madeline D. Giguere Scholarship » | Must be enrolled in, or applying to, a degree program at Lewiston-Auburn College. Must be enrolled in at least 6 credits in each semester that scholarship is awarded. | $1,000 | February 27 |
| Madelyn Ulmer Scholarship » | Application for undergraduate admission and FAFSA | $2,500. Renewable for up to 7 semesters. | February 15 |
| Marjorie Roscoe Nursing Scholarship » | Recipients of this award will possess exceptional academic credentials as well as demonstrated financial need as indicated in the FAFSA application. Preference will be given to students from Vinalhaven, Maine. Selection of the recipient shall be made by the School of Nursing Scholarship committee. | Varies | January 30 for current Nursing students, April 1 for students expecting to matriculate to Nursing in May or September |
| Martha M. Skoner Memorial Nursing Scholarship » | Eligible students must be Maine residents, matriculated in the School of Nursing, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate a passion for nursing and an interest in working with or researching older adults living in the community, incontinence in women, and/or holistic health. | Varies | January 30 for current Nursing students, April 1 for students expecting to matriculate to Nursing in May or September |
| Mildred A. Roche Nursing Scholarship » | The recipient of this award will be a full time junior or senior student in the nursing program. Selection will be based on scholastic achievement, demonstrated proficiency in nursing, and dedication to the ideals of the profession. Selection of the recipient shall be made by the School of Nursing Scholarship committee. | Varies | January 30 for current Nursing students, April 1 for students expecting to matriculate to Nursing in May or September |
| Music Merit Scholarship » | Music major. Audition completed by February 28. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.67 Enroll in applied music and appropriate ensembles. | Varies. | February 28 |
| Music Talent Scholarship » | Music major. Audition completed by February 28. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.67 Enroll in applied music and appropriate ensembles. | Varies. | February 28 |
| NiSource Charitable Foundation Scholarship » | Students must be enrolled in a major in Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science and Policy, or Technology. Completed 30 credit hours toward their major of which at least 15 credit hours have been completed at USM. Must be registered for at least 6 credit hours during the semester of the award, and have at least a GPA of 3.0 | $500 | January 30 |
| Nora and Grace Nason Scholarship Fund » | Application for undergraduate admission and FAFSA | Varies | February 15 |
| Osher Reentry Scholarship Endowment » | Application for undergraduate admission and FAFSA | Not to exceed $5,000 per student, per award cycle (12 months) and are to be applied to tuition exclusively. | Dec 4th for Spring and June 10 for Fall |
| Phi Theta Kappa scholarship » | Application for undergraduate admission and FAFSA. Applying for fall admission (preferred) | The minimum award is $500 per semester | July 1 |
| Pond Family Foundation Scholarship » | Application for Undergraduate Admission and FAFSA | First year - up to $1,250. Subsequent years will be based on available funds. Renewable up to 7 semesters. | February 15 |
| Robert W. Berry Memorial Scholarship » | Cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5 or better required; Enrolled in a minimum of 6 USM credits when funds are received; Will graduate no sooner than December of the academic year funds are received. | $1,500 | February 16 |
| Roberta and Joseph A. Zinni Music Scholarship » | Music major. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.67 Enroll in applied music and appropriate ensembles. | Varies. | February 28 |
| Sandra T. Scully Nursing Scholarship » | Recipients must be matriculated students in the Nursing program, preference will be given to transfer or non-traditional students. Selection of the recipient shall be made by the School of Nursing Scholarship committee. | Varies | January 30 for current Nursing students, April 1 for students expecting to matriculate in Nursing in May or September |
| School of Nursing Scholarship » | Matriculated Graduate and Undergraduate Nursing students. Selection of the recipient(s) shall be made by the School of Nursing Scholarship committee. | Varies | January 30 for current Nursing students, April 1 for students expecting to matriculate to Nursing in May or September |
| St. Mary's Health System Scholarship » | Must be a part-time or full-time undergraduate or graduate student who is pursuing a degree in a Lewiston-Auburn College major associated with health services. This criteria can be broad-based as long as health services are involved. | Varies | February 20 |
| Systems Engineering Scholarship » | Eligible students must be Maine residents, at a Junior level standing or higher, a minimum 3.0 GPA, and a declared major in Information Science or a related field. | $1,000 - $2,000 | January 30 |
| Tourism and Hospitality Scholarship » | Student majoring in Tourism and Hospitality. | Varies | February 1 |
| Viola M. Palmacci Nursing Scholarship » | Recipient(s) must be a matriculated student who shows outstanding promise as a dedicated professional and is committed to the ideals of nursing. In addition, recipient(s) must be a junior, senior or graduate student in good academic standing. Selection of the recipient shall be made by the School of Nursing Scholarship committee. | Varies | January 30 for current Nursing students, April 1 for students expecting to matriculate to Nursing in May or September |
| Women's Board of the Maine General Hospital Nursing Scholarship » | Matriculated Graduate and Undergraduate Nursing students with demonstrated financial need as determined by the FAFSA application. Selection of the recipient shall be made by the School of Nursing Scholarship committee. | Varies | January 30 for current Nursing students, April 1 for students expecting to matriculate to Nursing in May or September |
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| Scholarship | General Eligibility | Award | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Degree Completion Scholarship » | Eligible students include those who are matriculated in degree programs, demonstrate financial need, and have had at least a 3 year gap in education. Students must also have earned a minimum of 30-college credits before applying to this scholarship. | up to $4,000 per academic year | August 1st for Fall, November 15th for Spring |
| Boyne Foundation Nursing Scholarship » | Matriculated Graduate and Undergraduate Nursing students are eligible for this scholarship. Awards will be based on academic achievement with a preference to students with an interest in geriatric nursing and an interest in staying in Maine to work after graduation. | Varies | January 30 for current Nursing students, April 1 for students expecting to matriculate to Nursing in May or September |
| E. June Clark and Irene Watson Scholarship » | Eligible students must be certified nurse assistants or individuals with comparable credentials or status interested in advancing in the field of nursing. Awards will be based on financial need as demonstrated by the FAFSA application, career goals, dedication and motivation. | Varies | January 30 for current Nursing students, April 1 for students expecting to matriculate to Nursing in May or September |
| Mabel G. Skillin Nursing Scholarship » | Matriculated Nursing students with preference given to residents of Cumberland County. Selection of the recipient(s) shall be made by the School of Nursing Scholarship committee. | Varies | January 30 for current Nursing students, April 1 for students expecting to matriculate to Nursing in May or September |
| Martha M. Skoner Memorial Nursing Scholarship » | Eligible students must be Maine residents, matriculated in the School of Nursing, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate a passion for nursing and an interest in working with or researching older adults living in the community, incontinence in women, and/or holistic health. | Varies | January 30 for current Nursing students, April 1 for students expecting to matriculate to Nursing in May or September |
| Osher Reentry Scholarship Endowment » | Application for undergraduate admission and FAFSA | Not to exceed $5,000 per student, per award cycle (12 months) and are to be applied to tuition exclusively. | Dec 4th for Spring and June 10 for Fall |
| School of Nursing Scholarship » | Matriculated Graduate and Undergraduate Nursing students. Selection of the recipient(s) shall be made by the School of Nursing Scholarship committee. | Varies | January 30 for current Nursing students, April 1 for students expecting to matriculate to Nursing in May or September |
| Women's Board of the Maine General Hospital Nursing Scholarship » | Matriculated Graduate and Undergraduate Nursing students with demonstrated financial need as determined by the FAFSA application. Selection of the recipient shall be made by the School of Nursing Scholarship committee. | Varies | January 30 for current Nursing students, April 1 for students expecting to matriculate to Nursing in May or September |
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In addition to scholarships provided by USM, there are many external scholarship opportunities provided by state, national and global organizations. Links to a number of programs are provided for your convenience. Please note: that USM is not responsible for external scholarship program information or the selection of award recipients.
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