Scholarships

This award is for degree-seeking graduate students at USM. Scholarships are awarded in variable amounts of up to $3,000 per academic year, and are based on a holistic review taking into consideration financial need, academic performance, and contributions to the USM community. 

To qualify, students must:

• be matriculated in a master's or doctoral degree at USM
• be in good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or better
• be enrolled in at least 6 graduate credits per semester
• have submitted the FAFSA (non US citizens need not complete)

Note: Students enrolled in Online Maine (OLME) programs are ineligible for the OGS scholarship. These programs include:Accelerated online programs in TESOL, Special Education, Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, Nursing Administration, and Nursing Education are not eligible for USM scholarships.

Now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 academic year. Priority deadline is December 15, 2022; final deadline is May 1, 2023. 

To qualify, students must:

• be matriculated in a master's or doctoral degree at USM
• be in good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or better
• be enrolled in at least 6 graduate credits per semester
• have submitted the FAFSA (non US citizens need not complete)

Note: students enrolled in Online Maine programs are ineligible for the OGS scholarship.

Deadline for 2023-24: December 15 (Priority), May 1 (Final) 

The application for the 2023-2024 academic year is open.

Not Applicable