Located in northern New England as the 41st most populous state, Maine is inhabited by over 1.32 million people. The state has its small-town atmosphere, superb seafood, Atlantic beaches, and beautiful landmarks like Acadia National Park which are being attracted by many college students. The residents of Mainer also choose from 28 diverse schools, including Husson University, Bowdoin College, Maine College of Art, Bangor Theological Seminary, and Saint Joseph's College.
The average tuition & fees are $7,526 for in-state and $21,952 for out-of-state students in Maine. Mainers understand the value of education and thus the state is determined to help its residents achieve their post-secondary educational goals. They hope to encourage more students to pursue a college education by offering grants, college scholarships, and loan forgiveness programs.
Administered by the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME), these programs are funded by the state. To retain talented graduates within the state’s workforce the state legislature of Maine has developed these financial aid programs to encourage more residents to attend college. However, there are many Maine’s scholarships and loan forgiveness programs that are career specific, encouraging students to pursue degrees and careers in high demand fields such as medicine and veterinary science. Also, the programs are subject to change according to new legislation and the availability of funds as with all state-supported financial aid for college students.
It must be a priority for every student to fill and apply for FAFSA before applying for any grants, scholarships, or college loans. Students preparing for college, who are looking for financial aid to help pay for their education, need to fill out and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. FAFSA is used to determine the level of financial assistance for which a student is eligible for all Federal and state-supported financial aid. After the student’s FAFSA has been submitted, they will receive their Student Aid Report, which will outline the specifics of their eligibility for government-supported college financial aid programs.
Application Deadline
January 31, 2023
Award Amount
$12
Awards Available
Varies
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Contact Number
800 788-3368
About the Scholarship
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December 06, 2023
Award Amount
$2,000
Awards Available
Varies
About the Scholarship
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March 16, 2020
Award Amount
$3,500
Awards Available
4
About the Scholarship
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May 23, 2020
Award Amount
$1,000
Awards Available
3
About the Scholarship
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March 01, 2020
Award Amount
$5,000
Awards Available
2
About the Scholarship
Mainely Character Scholarship is awarded by the organization to those students who have exceptional character. The applicants are expected to live by the four principles- Courage, Integrity, Responsibility, and Concern. Most students of the state of Maine are unable to pursue postsecondary education due to financial circumstances. Therefore...Application Deadline
May 01, 2020
Award Amount
$1,500
Awards Available
Varies
Website
Email Address
About the Scholarship
State of Maine Grant Program is a form of financial assistance provided by the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) to undergraduate students of Maine who belong to a family whose estimated family contribution is very less. The grant programs fund the postsecondary education of students and hence relieves them of t...Application Deadline
February 15, 2020
Award Amount
$1,000
Awards Available
2
About the Scholarship
This scholarship was financed by the maker of Kent and Blue Seal feeds—Kent Nutrition Group Inc., through the National FFA Foundation to provide funding support to students who desire to opt a four-year degree in college in animal nutrition, animal /dairy / poultry or equine/equestrian science, general agriculture or agricultural science, agricultural business management, econom...Application Deadline
June 01, 2020
Award Amount
$10,000
Awards Available
10
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November 17, 2020
Award Amount
$5,000
Awards Available
50
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Prudential Foundation certifies Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. The establishment was begun as the United States\' biggest youth acknowledgment program dependent on volunteer network administration. This grant was begun by Prudential and the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) in the year 1995. This program honors middle level and high sc...Application Deadline
February 01, 2020
Award Amount
$3,000 - $10,000
Awards Available
3
About the Scholarship
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