Top Maine scholarships for you

The Daniel E. Lambert Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to students whose parents or grandparents must be veterans. Applicants must show evidence of being enrolled in, or attending an accredited college or vocational technical school. They must be of good character and have demonstrated by their past behavior that they believe in the American way of life, both demonstrated through letters of recommendation. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Maine for more information.

The Timothy S. and Palmer W. Bigelow, Jr. Scholarship was created in 1988 by the Bigelow family to aid students from New England who are seeking a career in horticulture. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited landscape or horticulture program or related discipline. Applicants must be enrolled in good standing. Applicants must have senior standing in a two-year curriculum (having completed the first year), junior standing in a four-year curriculum (having completed the first two years), or a Graduate Students standing. It is not required for students to attend an institution at one of the six New England states that is required in student's residency. UnderGraduate Studentss must have a minimum GPA of 2.25, and Graduate Studentss must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Preference will be given to an applicant who plans to work in any aspect of the nursery industry following graduation, including the desire to own one's own business. Preference will also be given to an applicant in financial need. Previous Timothy Bigelow Scholarship award winners are not eligible for additional funding. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Horticultural Research Institute for more information.

The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund makes college more accessible by removing financial barriers. The scholarship will be awarded to permanent residents of New England states, with financial need, who display academic achievement, a commitment to serving others, a strong work ethic and leadership qualities. Applicants must be an entering or returning student at an accredited undergraduate institution in the United States and must be pursuing a bachelor's degree (BA, BS, BFA, BSN for example) for the first time. Students in one-year or two-year certificate or associate's degree programs do not qualify. Students in five-plus year programs ending in a master's degree or beyond may apply for the first four (undergraduate) years of their programs. Applicants should be enrolled in a demanding course of study and demonstrate skilled writing. High school applicants are welcome to apply using the Early Response deadline of April 3, 2025. Applicants must submit the contact information for at least one recommender. High school applicants must add a school counselor as their required recommender. They may add up to three other recommenders. Recommenders should not be relatives or personal friends. College applicants may add a college professor, high school teacher, or another community contact as their required recommender. They may add up to three other recommenders. Recommenders should not be relatives or personal friends. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Maine Osteopathic Association Scholarship will be awarded to the successful applicant who is a resident of Maine and able to present proof of enrollment at an approved osteopathic college. Students are eligible only if they can provide acceptable evidence of legal residence in the state of Maine for a period of not less than three years prior to their first application. Residence in Maine for the purpose of post-secondary education only is not considered evidence of Maine residency for this program. Preference is given to applicants who evidence an interest in returning to Maine to practice primary care. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Maine Osteopathic Association for more information.

The Bettie H. MacRae Scholarship Fund supports year-round residents of Islesboro, preferably female, age 23 and over who are pursuing career-related post-secondary education. This may include online coursework, professional training and/or certification, college courses, continuing education credits, licensing programs, or any other type of study to enhance and maintain employment. This scholarship is not limited to graduates of Islesboro Central School, and is for those students for whom a scholarship would make a significant difference in their ability to attend the program of their choice. The application deadline is rolling. The Islesboro Community Fund will accept applications at any time. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Diane Ober and Kevin Hubbard Memorial Blue Sky Scholarship Fund supports students who reside in Islesboro or are graduates of Islesboro Central School (ICS) and who are pursuing projects or courses of study intended to help them focus and further a life passion. Preference will be given to applicants who have overcome personal adversity, embody humanity with kindness and humor, and are keen to master something new. The application deadline is rolling. The Islesboro Community Fund will accept applications at any time. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Embark is a high-school-to-college transition program designed for high school students who are unsure about what comes next. A $2,000 scholarship for a two-year program at a Maine community college or $1,000 for a one-year program will be awarded to students. To qualify, students must be at least a junior attending a school that is partnering with Embark. They must be on track to graduate with their class and be "in good standing." In choosing applicants, schools may consider financial need and whether students would be the first in their family to go to college. Students must see their school counselor to complete the quick and easy application and then have it signed by their parent or guardian. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Maine Community College System for more information.

The Lawrence Alan Spiegel Remembrance Scholarship is awarded annually to the graduating high school senior who authors the prize-winning original essay. Applicants must be a high school senior or home schooler who lives in and attends a secondary institution in Maine, and who has been accepted at any accredited Title IV-eligible college or technical school. Criteria includes originality of voice and viewpoint, structure, command of language and mechanics. Applications may be submitted through email or mail. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Chet Jordan Leadership Award is presented to leaders. Being a great leader means having the ability to turn a vision into reality and to engage others in making a lasting impact on the community. Eligible applicants are graduating seniors at all Maine high schools who are pursuing post-secondary study in a certificate, two-year or four-year undergraduate program at the following schools: University of Maine system; Maine Community College system; Maine Maritime Academy; and all vocational or technical post-secondary schools in Maine. Recipients will demonstrate leadership, independent thinking, initiative, hard work, and the ability to rally others to the cause in their communities. While being a sports team captain or a student government officer are commendable accomplishments, this alone is not the type of leadership the fund seeks to support. However, if you've done something truly extraordinary in your leadership role, we'd like to hear from you. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Maine Community Foundation, Inc. for more information.