Description
This award is for 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.
The Office of Graduate Studies Scholarship has three cycles:
- For Spring (2024)
- Applications are accepted September 1 - November 1, 2023
- For the Next Academic Year (Fall 2024 - Spring 2025) - PRIORITY
- Applications are accepted November 1 - December 15, 2023
- For the Next Academic Year (Fall 2024 - Spring 2025)
- Applications are accepted December 16, 2023 - May 1, 2024
The Office of Graduate Studies also offers a Summer Scholarship. Find more information here.
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
- be enrolled in at least 6 graduate credits per semester
- have completed the FAFSA (non US citizens need not complete)
- not be a University of Maine System employee (though student workers and Graduate Assistants are eligible)
Award Amount
Variable amounts up to $3,000
Deadline
Priority Deadline December 15; Final Deadline May 1
How to Apply
To apply please submit your application through this form.
How to Renew
N/A
Contact
Ofice of Graduate Studies
111 Abromson Center, 88 Bedford St, Portland, ME
207.780.4872