General scholarship and financial aid search sites |
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| CollegeBoard.com | University of Maine |
| FastWeb.com | University of Southern Maine |
| Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) * 2011-12 applications * |
Army ROTC |
| FinAid.org | Naval/Marine ROTC |
| Petersons.com | US Air Force ROTC |
| Maine Community College System | |
| Maine Community Foundation | |
Mt. Ararat Guidance Department scholarship list |
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SCHOLARSHIP |
CRITERIA |
DATE |
AMOUNT |
NOTES |
| 2011 AES Engineering Scholarship | For students planning to enter engineering field; must write an essay discussing "What impact will the Natural Disasters of 2010 have on the global economy? How should these events affect future political, business and personal decisions?" | 10/7/11 | $500 | Information in Guidance and online. Must apply online. |
| Atlantic Regional Federal Credit Union Scholarship | Must must be a primary account member with an open, active checking account and write an essay on your choice of two given topics. | 5/28/11 | $500 | Applications in Guidance and online. |
| B. Davis Scholarship | Must write an essay (less than 1000 words) on what you consider to be the single most important societal problem of our day and why. | 5/27/11 | $1000 | Submit essay to: awards@studentawardsearch.com |
| BigSun Scholarship | To help all student-athletes succeed in their academic pursuits; must write a short essay on your most important extracurricular/community activities and what you've done to contribute to them. | 6/23/11 | $500 | Apply online. |
| Cazenovia College Scholarships | Cazenovia freshman applicants automatically considered. | N/A | Various | Information in Guidance and online. |
| Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) Tuition Waiver Program | Free tuition to certain foster children, adopted children/wards under subsidy from the DHS, and children of firefighters, law enforcement officers, or emergency medical services persons killed in the line of duty; student must attend a ME public institution. | First come, first served | Cost of tuition | Applications and information in Guidance and online. |
| Health Careers and Nursing Scholarships | Must plan on a health care career, such as nursing, medical or dental assisting, or veterinary technologies. | Information in Guidance and online. | ||
| Husson College Scholarships | Various scholarships available. | Rolling; scholarships awarded through application process. | Varies | See website for details. |
| Knights of Columbus, Sekenger Council, Brunswick | For K of C members' sons/daughters. | 5/30/11 | TBA | Applications in Guidance. |
| Lamey-Wellehan's Maine Difference Scholarship Program | Must focus studies on the state's ecology and economics at a ME college or university, | 5/30/11 | $1000 (renewable) | Applications in Guidance and online. |
| Lisbon Community FCU Rochel "Russ" Livernois Memorial Scholarship | Must be Lisbon CU member or member's child, have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. | 5/3/11 | $1000 | Applications in Guidance and online. |
| Maine Graphic Arts Association Scholarship | For ME resident seniors pursuing diploma/degree on graphic arts. (High school must be a member of the MGAA.) | 5/15/11 | Applications in Guidance and online. | |
| Native American Scholarship Program | Tuition/fee waivers for any No. American Indian enrolled in a federally recognized tribe or student who has a parent/grandparent on the tribal census;some residence requirements may apply. | Ongoing | Varies | Applications in Guidance; information online. |
| New England Board of Higher Education RSP Tuition Break | Not a scholarship, but a discount on out-of-state tuition at state colleges/universities in other New England states. |
N/A | Varies | Information in Guidance and online |
| Patriot Education Scholarship | For business students enrolled full-tme in a ME college/university; preference to those with demonstrated interest in personal and commericial insurance profession. | 6/1/11 | Up to $5000, renewable. | Applications in Guidance and online. |
| Pioneer Chapter #11 - Order of Eastern Star Scholarship | Awarded to the senior who best exemplifies good citizenship and high moral character. | 5/3/11 | Varies | Applications in Guidance. |
| Police Athletic League Scholarship | Must write an essay on how sports has impacted your life and how it will impact your college and adult experience. | 5/2/11 | $1000 | Applications in Guidance. |
| Southern Maine Women's Golf Association (SMWGA) | Must have participated in some aspect of the game of golf and plan on continuing education. | 8/15/11 | $1000 | Applications in Guidance and online. |
| University of Maine Army ROTC Scholarship | See website for details. | Information online. | ||
| University of New England Scholarships | Various scholarships available to full-time incoming students. | Varies | Varies (renewable) | Information online. |
| University of Southern Maine Army ROTC Scholarship | See website for details. | None | 100% tuition and fees; $1200 per year for books. | Contact Ian Cromargy at 780-5775; get additional information online. |
| Verizon Foundation Scholarship Program | For children of active Verizon employees enrolled in a 4-year accredited college/university. | Varies | $20,000 | Information online; apply online. |
| Veterans' Dependents Educational Benefits | For spouses or children (natural, legally adopted, and resident stepchildren) of veterans who were killed in action, died from a service-related disability, or are living totally and permanently disabled as a result of military service. Others qualify with specific criteria. | None | Tuition waived | Call 626-4464 for application and program information. Information also online. |
| WBRC 100th Year Architectural and Engineering Scholarship | For students entering post-secondary architecture or engineering programs. | 5/2/11 | $250 | Applications in Guidance and online. |