Although we are living in uncertain times, applying for college still is on the horizon for many high school seniors. While applying for schools is important, applying for local and state-wide scholarships are equally as important. In the grand scheme of college, a few thousand dollars may not seem like much; however, that money can go towards books, gas, food, and other essential needs you will need for the year, which is why applying for scholarships is so important!
It’s surprising how many unclaimed scholarships there are locally and across the state. Now is the time to start finding scholarships and applying!
*Please note that this is not a complete list of scholarships for Maine students. For an extensive list of scholarships, contact your guidance office.*
SRCU’s Annual Scholarship
At SRCU, we give out an annual scholarship to a deserving high school senior from Oak Hill High School. A $500 award is given to a student who is chosen by a guidance counselor. For more details, please contact the guidance office.
State scholarships
Below are state-wide scholarships. Some scholarships are available to specific students, so please read carefully.
- The Mitchell Institute Scholarship
- Deadline is April 1st, 2021.
- Application link: https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/70507-Mitchell-Institute
- Ruffed Grouse Society of Maine Scholarship
- Deadline is April 14th, 2021.
- Application here: https://rgsmaine.org/index.php/scholarships/scholarship-page
- The Maine Principals’ Association Student-Athlete Scholarship
- The Maine Principals’ Association (MPA) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Subway® Restaurants of Maine, wherein the locally owned and operated locations across the state will serve as the “Official Partner” for the current school year. The partnership will celebrate high school student-athletes across the state, introduce a scholarship opportunity for seniors through the Student-Athlete Scholarship award and provide assistance to schools through discounted catering services for MPA members.
- The student must plan to attend a two or four year academic institution following your high school graduations. (Enrollment to occur no later than October 1, 2021.) and have participated in at least one varsity sport sponsored by the MPA. Click here to view sponsored sports by season. https://www.mpa.cc/page/3063
- Deadline is April 30th, 2021.
- Application is here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdTzt74hmH7KJ7fARSbPOc5FfAsz-sl1hVzRwMnvucxhJmRRA/viewform?gxids=7628
- Franco American
- Recipients who are eligible must be Franco-American and live in one of the following towns: Lewiston, Auburn, Lisbon, Sabattus, Greene, Turner, Minot, Durham, or Poland.
- Deadline is April 20th, 2021.
- Application is here: http://francoamericanfdn.org/
- The Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship
- Application deadline is April 1st, 2021.
- View application here: https://mesfoundation.org/scholarships.html
- Thomas Lahey Scholarship
- Recipients who are eligible must be graduating from Lewiston High School, Edward Little High School, or St. Dominic Academy. Furthermore, recipients must meet the academic and athletic participation requirements.
- Deadline is July 1st, 2021.
- Application is here: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/thomas-e-lahey-foundation-scholarship/7775
- Annette M. Brown Scholarship Fund
- This scholarship is awarded to a student(s) who meets the following requirements and preferences: first generation student, has an expected family contribution of $5,000 or less, and will be attending school in the state of Maine.
- Deadline is June 1st, 2021.
- Application is here: https://www.unigo.com/registration
- Alpha One Scholarship
- This scholarship is for students with a documented disability, who have a 3.0 grade average, and have received an acceptance letter from a post-secondary institution. To apply please write an essay on how your disability has helped shape your view of the world and of you as a person, including a letter of recommendation from a teacher, Guidance Counselor, Coach, etc. Please include your transcript and a completed application form.
- Deadline is April 1st, 2021.
- Here is the link to the application form and scholarship information: https://alphaonenow.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/PES-Application-2.pdf
- General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) and Maine Council For Elder Abuse Prevention (MCEAP) Scholarship
- A $1,000 scholarship for a Maine high school student who will be attending a college or a certificate program as a full-time student and a $50 scholarship for a student from each Maine County that applies.
- Application link: https://alphaonenow.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/PES-Application-2.pdf
- Deadline is April 1st, 2021.
Scholarships for Edward Little High School students
- Donald W. Webber Scholarship
- Recipients for this scholarship must be a graduating senior from Edward Little High School. Contact Edward Little High School for more details.
Scholarships for Leavitt High School students
- Anchorage Scholarship for Visual and Performing Arts
- Students who are eligible for this award are pursuing a degree in performing arts and must be a student from Leavitt High School. Students from Leeds will have a higher preference of being chosen.
- Contact Leavitt High School for more information.
- Greene Community Scholarship.
- Deadline is April 30th, 2021.
- Contact the guidance office for more information.
- Leeds Scholarship fund
- Contact Leavitt High School Guidance for more information.
Scholarships for Androscoggin County students
- The Woman’s Literary Union of Androscoggin County Scholarship
- This scholarship is for a senior who intends to pursue studies in the field of art or literature. This person will be selected on the basis of scholarship and citizenship. This year the award is $500. This stipend will be sent to the student after he or she has successfully earned a 2.0 or better for the first semester of college work.
- All candidates must submit the following materials by April 30th, 2021.
- The Woman’s Literary Union Scholarship Application form, a 500 words or less essay on “Why I wish to study in the field of arts or literature,” a high school transcript, and a letter of recommendation from your School Counselor, administrator, or teacher. Please see Guidance for more information and the application form. All completed applications can be emailed to: judyb31755@gmail.com.
Scholarships for Lewiston High School students
- Geiger/Montello Scholarship
- If you attended Geiger or Montello elementary school, you are eligible for this scholarship.
- Please contact Maine Community Foundation for more information.
- Deadline is May 1st, 2021.
- Paul Stephen Friedler Scholarship
- Contact the guidance office for more details.
- Eileen P. Foley Scholarship Fund
- Contact the guidance office for more details.
