Maine may be known for the lucrative business of lobsters, but did you also know that it has several ways for students to earn money for school, too? With these Maine scholarships, residents have the chance to win money to help pay for tuition, books, room and board, fees and more. If you don’t currently live in Maine but plan to attend one of its schools, such as: the University of Maine (UMaine), Colby College, Bowdoin College, or Maine Maritime Academy, be sure to check out this directory of scholarships for Maine students to add to your college savings fund. For even more scholarships, fill out a free ScholarshipExperts profile to discover your personalized list of possible awards.
This award is for U.S. undergraduate students who are of Polish descent. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. First preference is given to residents of Massachusetts.
This scholarship is available for U.S. female students who are of Polish descent and enrolled or planning to enroll in medical school. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. First preference is given to residents of the state of Massachusetts; qualified residents of New England are considered if no candidates from first preference apply.
This scholarship is available for Maine college juniors and seniors who are under the age of 25 and have completed one full year (28 semester hours) of undergraduate studies. Students must have a grade point average of 3.2 or higher.
This scholarship is available for U.S. students who are 16 years of age or older and plan to pursue a professional aviation maintenance career. Students must be residents of New England and attend an FAA FAR Part 147-compliant school in New England.
Maine high school seniors are eligible to enter this art contest. Students must submit an art entry on the theme of ‘Art and Our Natural Environment’ in traditional two-dimensional media.
This scholarship is for Maine undergradute students who plan to study for a career in outdoor recreation. Students must have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
This award is available to Maine undergraduate students who are attending a Maine public college/university. The student must have been in Maine’s foster care program, or have been adopted from Maine’s foster care system under subsidy from the Maine Department of Health and Human Services.
This award is available for undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate an interest in a career in the employee benefits field through either course of study or work experience. The applicant must be a resident of a New England state or be enrolled in a college in New England.
This scholarship is available for Maine undergraduate students who plan to pursue a career in culinary arts or hospitality. Culinary arts students will be given first consideration.