ROCC Gratitude Annual Scholarship

Description

The ROCC (Recovery Oriented Campus Center) Gratitude Annual Scholarship was created at the University of Southern Maine (USM) in 2023 with a gift received through the University of Southern Maine Foundation (USMF).

Eligibility

The Funds shall be used to provide scholarship support to undergraduate students who self-identify as in recovery for alcohol and/or drug addiction. Recipients must be enrolled full-time (minimum 12 credit hours), maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 and have demonstrated financial need. Awards may be renewable and may require a written affirmation of commitment to recovery. Scholarship recipients will be known as ROCC Gratitude Scholars.

Award Amount

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

How to Apply

Submit your application for financial aid (FAFSA) and send a 1 page essay related to Recovery and your need for Financial Assistance. You should submit your essay directly to Steven Gregory by e-mail at steven.gregory1@maine.edu on or before August 1st.

How to Renew

Awards may be renewable and may require a written affirmation of commitment to recovery.

Contact

Steven Gregory
Project Specialist for Enrollment Management, Marketing, and Student Retention
steven.gregory1@maine.edu
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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