Office of Graduate Studies Spring Scholarship

Description

This award is for graduate students at USM. Scholarships are awarded in variable amounts of up to $1,500 for the Spring (2026) semester, and are based on a holistic review taking into consideration financial need, academic performance, and contributions to the USM community.

Applications for Spring 2025 are closed.

Eligibility

 

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
    • students in their first semester are eligible to apply with a 0.0 GPA
  • be enrolled in at least 6 graduate credits for the Spring session(s)
  • have completed the FAFSA
    • non US citizens need not complete
  • not be a University of Maine System employee
    • student workers and Graduate Assistants are eligible

Award Amount

$1,500

Deadline

October 31

How to Apply

Apply here during the posted dates. 

The Spring 2025 Office of Graduate Studies Scholarship application was open September 1 through October 31, 2024.

The Spring 2026 Office of Graduate Studies Scholarship application will open September 1 through October 31, 2025. 

How to Renew

N/A

Contact

Office of Graduate Studies
207-780-4872
Disclaimer: Be sure to read the criteria for individual scholarships carefully. Most scholarships have enrollment and GPA requirements. Award amounts may vary each year and are subject to fund availability. As an NCAA Division III school, USM is prohibited from awarding scholarships based on athletic participation.
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