Maine Scholarships

Maine (/meɪn/ (listen)) is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. Maine is the 12th smallest by area, the 9th least populous, and the 38th most densely populated of the 50 U.S. states. It is bordered by New Hampshire to the west, the Atlantic Ocean to the southeast, and the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec to the northeast and northwest respectively. Maine is the easternmost state in the contiguous United States, and the northernmost east of the Great Lakes. It is known for its jagged, rocky coastline; low, rolling mountains; heavily forested interior; and picturesque waterways, as well as its seafood cuisine, especially lobster and clams. There is a humid continental climate throughout the state, even in coastal areas such as its most populous city of Portland. The capital is Augusta.

For thousands of years, indigenous peoples were the only inhabitants of the territory that is now Maine. At the time of European arrival in what is now Maine, several Algonquian-speaking peoples inhabited the area. The first European settlement in the area was by the French in 1604 on Saint Croix Island, by Pierre Dugua, Sieur de Mons. The first English settlement was the short-lived Popham Colony, established by the Plymouth Company in 1607. A number of English settlements were established along the coast of Maine in the 1620s, although the rugged climate, deprivations, and conflict with the local peoples caused many to fail over the years.

As Maine entered the 18th century, only a half dozen European settlements had survived. Loyalist and Patriot forces contended for Maine's territory during the American Revolution and the War of 1812. During the War of 1812, the largely-undefended eastern region of Maine was occupied by British forces, but returned to the United States after the war following major defeats in New York, Maryland and Louisiana, as part of a peace treaty that was to include dedicated land on the Michigan peninsula for Native American peoples. Maine was part of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts until 1820, when it voted to secede from Massachusetts to become a separate state. On March 15, 1820, under the Missouri Compromise, it was admitted to the Union as the 23rd state.

Maine College Scholarships

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Heart Advantage Scholarship

Anna Maria College

$24,000 Varies See Details

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The Heart Advantage Scholarship is available to students graduating from a community college in New England. You must be planning to transfer to Anna Maria College and have a minimum 2.8 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Heart Advantage Scholarship

Anna Maria College

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$24,000

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The Heart Advantage Scholarship is available to students graduating from a community college in New England. You must be planning to transfer to Anna Maria College and have a minimum 2.8 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Switzer Environmental Fellowship

Robert & Patricia Switzer Foundation

$17,000 January 06, 2025 See Details

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The Switzer Environmental Fellowship is available to full - time graduate students with academic and career goals focused on environmental improvement. You must be enrolled in an accredited institution in California or New England and be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for this award. Master's degree candidates must have completed at least one...

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Switzer Environmental Fellowship

Robert & Patricia Switzer Foundation

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$17,000

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January 06, 2025
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The Switzer Environmental Fellowship is available to full - time graduate students with academic and career goals focused on environmental improvement. You must be enrolled in an accredited institution in California or New England and be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for this award. Master's degree candidates must have completed at least one...

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Carol De Forest Forensic Science Research Grant

Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists

Up to $2,500 April 30, 2025 See Details

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The Carol De Forest Forensic Science Research Grant is available to full-time junior and senior-level undergraduate students and to graduate students who are majoring in forensic science or a related field. To be considered for this award, you must be enrolled at an institution in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New...

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Carol De Forest Forensic Science Research Grant

Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists

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Up to $2,500

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April 30, 2025
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The Carol De Forest Forensic Science Research Grant is available to full-time junior and senior-level undergraduate students and to graduate students who are majoring in forensic science or a related field. To be considered for this award, you must be enrolled at an institution in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New...

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George W. Chin Memorial Scholarship

Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists

$2,000 April 30, 2025 See Details

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The George W. Chin Memorial Scholarship is available to full-time junior and senior-level undergraduate students and to graduate students who are majoring in forensic science or a related field. To be considered for this award, you must demonstrate academic excellence in your program and be enrolled at an institution in Maine, New Hampshire,...

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George W. Chin Memorial Scholarship

Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists

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$2,000

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April 30, 2025
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The George W. Chin Memorial Scholarship is available to full-time junior and senior-level undergraduate students and to graduate students who are majoring in forensic science or a related field. To be considered for this award, you must demonstrate academic excellence in your program and be enrolled at an institution in Maine, New Hampshire,...

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George W. Neighbor Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists

$1,750 April 30, 2025 See Details

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The George W. Neighbor Jr. Memorial Scholarship is available to full-time junior and senior-level undergraduate students and to graduate students who are majoring in forensic science or a related field. To be considered for this award, you must demonstrate academic excellence in your program and be enrolled at an institution in Maine, New...

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George W. Neighbor Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists

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$1,750

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April 30, 2025
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The George W. Neighbor Jr. Memorial Scholarship is available to full-time junior and senior-level undergraduate students and to graduate students who are majoring in forensic science or a related field. To be considered for this award, you must demonstrate academic excellence in your program and be enrolled at an institution in Maine, New...

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New England-China Scholarship Program

New England Board of Higher Education

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The New England-China Scholarship Program is available to students who attend a college/university in New England. You must have a solid academic record and an interest in studying abroad in China. This award covers tuition and fees for up to one year.

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New England-China Scholarship Program

New England Board of Higher Education

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The New England-China Scholarship Program is available to students who attend a college/university in New England. You must have a solid academic record and an interest in studying abroad in China. This award covers tuition and fees for up to one year.

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Intel PhD Fellowship Program

Intel Foundation

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The Intel PhD Fellowship Program is open to PhD candidates at select U.S. universities who are working in fields related to Intel's business and research interests. The one - year fellowship includes a cash award, equipment with Intel architecture, an Intel mentor, and the opportunity to conduct research or an internship at Intel.

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Intel PhD Fellowship Program

Intel Foundation

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The Intel PhD Fellowship Program is open to PhD candidates at select U.S. universities who are working in fields related to Intel's business and research interests. The one - year fellowship includes a cash award, equipment with Intel architecture, an Intel mentor, and the opportunity to conduct research or an internship at Intel.

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Marion Maccarrell Scott Scholarship

Hawai'i Community Foundation

Varies February 28, 2025 See Details

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The Marion Maccarrell Scott Scholarship is available to graduates of a public high school in Hawaii who attend an accredited U.S. mainland college or university. You must have a minimum 2.8 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Marion Maccarrell Scott Scholarship

Hawai'i Community Foundation

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February 28, 2025
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The Marion Maccarrell Scott Scholarship is available to graduates of a public high school in Hawaii who attend an accredited U.S. mainland college or university. You must have a minimum 2.8 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Maine Manufacturers Career and Training Foundation Scholarship

Manufacturers Association of Maine

Varies April 30, 2025 See Details

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The Maine Manufacturers Career and Training Foundation Scholarship is available to students who have a sincere desire to further their education in precision machining technology, manufacturing technology, welding, or engineering. You must reside and attend school in Maine to be eligible for this award.

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Maine Manufacturers Career and Training Foundation Scholarship

Manufacturers Association of Maine

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April 30, 2025
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The Maine Manufacturers Career and Training Foundation Scholarship is available to students who have a sincere desire to further their education in precision machining technology, manufacturing technology, welding, or engineering. You must reside and attend school in Maine to be eligible for this award.

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Advancing Women in STEM Scholarship

Women in Defense - Greater Boston Chapter

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The Advancing Women in STEM Scholarship is open to female students currently enrolled in an accredited university or college in New England. You must have at least Junior status, demonstrate an interest in pursing a career related to national security or defense, have a minimum GPA of 3.25, and be a resident of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, or...

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Advancing Women in STEM Scholarship

Women in Defense - Greater Boston Chapter

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The Advancing Women in STEM Scholarship is open to female students currently enrolled in an accredited university or college in New England. You must have at least Junior status, demonstrate an interest in pursing a career related to national security or defense, have a minimum GPA of 3.25, and be a resident of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, or...

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Maine Colleges

University of Maine

Four or more years; Public; $33,240 average out-state tuition; $11,640 average in-state tuition

University of New England

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $38,420 average out-state tuition; $38,420 average in-state tuition

Bowdoin College

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $57,776 average out-state tuition; $57,776 average in-state tuition

University of Southern Maine

Four or more years; Public; $22,041 average out-state tuition; $8,064 average in-state tuition

Colby College

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $58,640 average out-state tuition; $58,640 average in-state tuition

Bates College

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $59,062 average out-state tuition; $59,062 average in-state tuition

Husson University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $14,105 average out-state tuition; $14,105 average in-state tuition