Explore financial aid opportunities you don’t have to repay later
There are many different types of scholarships with a broad range of eligibility requirements. Some scholarships can be awarded automatically when you apply for admission based on your prior academic performance while others may require a separate application or even a nomination from faculty. You can explore scholarships by student type, special interest, or affiliation.
Find scholarships by student type
Scholarship | General Eligibility | Award | Deadline |
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Alfond Ambassador Scholarship |
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Award: $12,000 | Deadline: March 21 |
Anne Randolph Henry Scholarship |
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Award: Varies | Deadline: February 28 |
Boulos Veterans Promise Completion Scholarship |
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Award: Varies | Deadline: Rolling Application |
Charles J. and Judith F. ’87G Micoleau Scholarship |
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Award: $1000 | Deadline: Priority Deadline May 1 |
ChrisAlice Scholarship |
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Award: $1,000 or more | Deadline: May 1 |
Donald E. Nicoll / Edmund S. Muskie School of Public Policy Board of Visitors Scholarship |
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Award: Varies | Deadline: Priority Deadline May 1 |
Dr. and Mrs. Newell A. Augur, Jr. Scholarship |
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Award: Varies | Deadline: February 28 |
E. June Clark and Irene Watson Nursing Scholarship |
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Award: The number and amount of the award(s) will be based on available income. | Deadline: January 31 |
Edith Speziali Music Scholarship |
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Award: Varies | Deadline: February 28 |
Edmund S. Muskie Memorial Scholarship |
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Award: Varies | Deadline: Priority Deadline May 1 |
Elizabeth S. Hagar Endowed Music Scholarship |
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Award: Varies | Deadline: February 28 |
Ellen Chickering Music Scholarship |
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Award: Varies | Deadline: February 28 |
Helen Heel Music Scholarship |
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Award: Varies | Deadline: February 28 |
Herbert & Sally Carroll Payson Scholarship |
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Award: Varies | Deadline: February 28 |
Jerry Bowder Scholarship |
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Award: Varies | Deadline: February 28 |
Key Bank Scholarship in Honor of Ken Curtis Fund |
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Award: Varies | Deadline: Priority Deadline May 1 |
Madeleine D. Giguère Scholarship |
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Award: Varies | Deadline: May 1 |
Music Merit Scholarship |
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Award: Varies | Deadline: February 28 |
Music Talent Scholarship |
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Award: Varies | Deadline: February 28 |
Office of Graduate Studies Scholarship |
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Award: Variable amounts up to $3,000 | Deadline: Priority Deadline December 15; Final Deadline May 1 |
Office of Graduate Studies Spring Scholarship |
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Award: $1,500 | Deadline: October 31 |
Office of Graduate Studies Summer Scholarship |
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Award: $1,000 | Deadline: March 15 |
Peter Feeney Scholarship |
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Award: $1,000 or more | Deadline: Priority Deadline May 1 |
Peter Martin Music Scholarship |
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Award: Varies | Deadline: February 28 |
Robert Russell Music Scholarship |
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Award: Varies | Deadline: February 28 |
Ronald Cole Music Scholarship |
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Award: Varies | Deadline: February 28 |
School of Education and Human Development Scholarships |
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Award: Varies | Deadline: DECEMBER 1: Current Undergraduate Students. MARCH 1: Incoming and Current Graduate Students |
William Bingham, II Scholarship |
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Award: Varies | Deadline: February 28 |
Find scholarships by special interest
The following scholarships are not associated with a particular student type or area of study. These include scholarships for students with interests such as studying abroad, the ROCC Program, and voluntary public service.
Scholarship | General Eligibility | Award | Deadline |
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Mondor Memorial Scholarship |
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Award: $1,000 each award | Deadline: Priority deadline of August 1st |
ROCC Gratitude Annual Scholarship |
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Award: Annual awards of up to $2,500 per semester or $5,000 per year, may be awarded for each student, as funds are available. | Deadline: Priority Deadline of August 1st |
SMRT Stevens Scholarship |
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Award: Varies | Deadline: June 15th |
Find scholarships by affiliation
Affiliation scholarships are for students who are connected with specific places or families. A scholarship may require an affiliation to a company or organization, or to be a descendant of a particular family.
University of Maine System affiliation scholarships
Please send an email to Norma Catalano for more information regarding the following scholarships.
Deadline: February 28th
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Sylvio Normandeau Scholarship
Scholarship awards shall be awarded to descendants of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert S. Normandeau attending any campus of the University of Maine System. It will be the responsibility of the recipients to provide to the University of Maine Office of Student Financial Aid evidence of their relationship with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert S. Normandeau (regardless of which University of Maine System campus they are attending.)
Dorothy Menzies Bostwick Pi Beta Phi Memorial Scholarship
Recipients shall be limited to heirs of Dorothy Menzies Bostwick who are attending college at any campus of the University of Maine System.
James W. Hastings Family Fund
Recipients shall be limited to meritorious descendants of James W. Hastings with financial need, must be taking a minimum of 12 credits a semester and demonstrate financial need.
The Gordon Erikson and Dorothy B. Erikson Scholarship Fund
Established in memory of Arthur H. Porter, Sr. and Dorothy V. Porter, preference for the scholarship is given to students who are descendants of Arthur H. Porter, Sr. and Dorothy V. Porter attending any campus in the University of Maine System.
The Philip J. and Muriel F. Brockway ’31, ’32 Scholarship
Recipients shall be limited to worthy and needy undergraduate students within the University of Maine System who are descendants of Philip and Muriel Brockway.
The University of Maine Class of 1970 Scholarship
First consideration given to sons and daughters of University of Maine Class of 1970 alumni. Second consideration given to younger brothers and sisters of Class of 1970 alumni.
The Edward and Lea Anne Cote Scholarship Fund
Preference is given to undergraduate students who are descendants of Edward and Lea Anne Cote. Students should be able to document their relationship to Edward and Lea Anne Cote.
Bath Iron Works Scholarship Fund
Undergraduate applicant should be a son or daughter of a current or retired BIW employee; accepted into a degree program at the University of Southern Maine; applied for financial aid; have demonstrated financial need; and must be in good academic standing. Certification is required on part 2 of the USM scholarship application by a BIW personnel officer, to include the employee’s name, position with company, and number of years employed on the application. Note: This scholarship has been fully awarded for the 2024/25 academic year.
The Jay Foundation Scholarship
Recipients shall be limited to members in good standing of the Maine AFL-CIO, their spouses, and their dependents as defined by the Internal Revenue Service. Students with financial need receive priority consideration. Certification is required on part 2 of the USM scholarship application by an AFL-CIO personnel officer or human resources officer, to include the employee’s name, position with company, and number of years employed on the application.
The Mid Coast Maine AAUW Scholarship
Awarded to financially need students who graduated high school from:
- Lincoln County
- Knox County
- Waldo County
Applicants must submit the USM Application for UMaine System Scholarships accompanied by an essay describing educational, personal, and career goals. Must include a letter of recommendation from a professor, and employer, or community member. A preference is given to those applicants who have engaged in community service or extracurricular activities or who possess special skills (including, but not limited to managing horse farms, lobster fishing, nursing training or musical abilities).
Other affiliation scholarships
Awarded to full-time or seasonal employees (within last 12 months) or to children, stepchildren, or grandchildren of current CPM employees majoring in engineering, technology, or business.
Awarded to children, stepchildren, or grandchildren of current Gorham Savings Bank employees.
Awarded to Maine Residents pursuing a major related to a career in building (e.g. Engineering or Architecture) and involved in a career or industry related professional organization (e.g. CSI).
Awarded to a current employee or child of an employee. Current employee must be employed at Webber Energy Fuels for the last 2 years.
Awarded to undergraduate students matriculated in the University of Maine System who are children, stepchildren and grandchildren of Sebago Technics’ current employees.
Awarded to students attending a University of Maine System school who have participated in Maine 4-H.

Faculty-nominated scholarships
Our faculty want to get to know you and care about your success — academically, personally, and financially. Since some scholarships are awarded to students nominated by a faculty member, it can only help you to be more engaged in the classroom and get to know your professors.

External scholarships
In addition to scholarships provided by our university, there are many external scholarship opportunities provided by state, national, and global organizations. Explore external scholarships and resources.
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