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: Random drawings of $2,500 each month from Jan. through May, and one $10,000 grand prize winner in May. Enter online at:
www.nelnet.net/collegeplanning . No purchase necessary.
: Three awards of $500. Based on essay and references. See Guidance for application and guidelines or contact Regina Ketcheson at 1-800-241-6566, ext. 112 or e-mail golf@mainelung.org
: This is a free college search site with a random drawing for a $2,500 student scholarship. Apply online at www.discovercolleges.com
: UConn has renewable merit scholarships for prospective students demonstrating academic excellence and leadership. Go to their web site at www.admissions.uconn.edu or visit Guidance to view their poster.
: Renewable, four year scholarships in amounts that vary. Forty-four students from Maine were awarded scholarships last year. Eligibility includes financial need, part-time work, service in the tudents’ own home or community and strength of written essays. Application available online January 1, 2008 at www.phillips-scholarship.org or see Guidance for details.
: www.citizensbank.com/edu/scholarshipsearch
Go to the above website, click on Resources for Students and Families, select Scholarship Search and follow the instructions provided. A word of caution: Business related, free scholarships search sites may not charge you for the service, but they may sell their user lists to other similar institutions. If you do not want your contact information to be shared you would be advised NOT to use these search sites.
: Scholarships are awarded in the amount of $7500- full tuition to high academic achievers applying to any of their programs. No separate application is necessary. Awards are sent with the acceptance letter. Call
1-800-DIAL-JWU or e-mail admissions at www.jwu.edu
: Beginning with next fall’s incoming class, Colby College will eliminate loans from all financial aid packages for Maine residents, replacing them with grants. The new policy will make it possible for Maine students who earn admissions and qualify for financial aid from the College to receive a Colby education and graduate with no debt from student loans. The application fee is waived for all Maine applicants as well.
: Random drawings through August 8, 2008. On-line entry form available at www.nelnet.com/win .
: Sallie Mae’s free scholarship search helps connect you with scholarships with no ads, unwanted e-mail or selling of user’s personal nformation. Search on-line at www.CollegeAnswer.com/scholarships .
Five $500 scholarships for students planning to ttend Beal College. Criteria include the quality of the essay, financial need and academic standing. See Guidance for an application. Deadline: May 1, 2008.
The Mitchell Institute Scholarship form for 2008 graduates has arrived! Awards of $5000 will be granted based on academic potential, community service and financial need to students pursuing two and four-year degrees. A limited number of scholarships are available for students attending colleges out of state, but the focus continues to be on Maine students attending Maine colleges and universities. See Guidance for an application or download one at www.mitchellinstitute.org .
Deadlines: Applications must be postmarked by April 1, 2008. The supporting aterials must be postmarked by May 1, 2008. Don’t miss this important scholarship opportunity!
Applicants must have a relationship with a dues paying member. Dependents of schoolteachers are not eligible. For more information on specific scholarships please see Guidance or go online at www.mseaseiu.org under forms and applications. Deadline: April 18, 2008
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Three awards of $500 will be offered for any two or four-year post High School Law Enforcement scholastic program. Please see Guidance for an application. Deadline: April 16, 2008.
Awards for students accepted to schools with specialties in hotel administration and culinary programs. Please see Guidance for an application. Deadline: April 13, 2008.
ou must apply online at www.bodybymilk.com .
MESA offers at least four awards of $500 to graduating seniors accepted to a two or four-year post-secondary educational program. You must be referred by a member of MESA and demonstrate financial need. See Guidance for an application. Deadline: April 11, 2008.
The George V. Soule Scholarship offers two awards in the amount of $2000 each to students who will be starting or continuing their education in the fields of Wildlife Conservation, Conservation Law Enforcement, or Forest Management. Available to students entering college or who have completed up to two years of college. See Guidance for an application or go online to www.ruffedgrousemaine.com . Deadline: April 9, 2008.
Apply online at www.mesfoundation.com . Four categories:
Maine Legislative Memorial Fund: One $1000 award per county. Any major.
Maine Masonic Aid for Continuing Education: 12 awards, for adult learners only.
Maine Metal Products Association: Awards vary for Machine Trades or Metal Working.
Maine State Chamber of Commerce: 2 awards of $1,500 for Business or Technical programs. Deadline: April 18, 2008. (Plus one random web drawing for $2,500 in July.)
Three awards of $2000 to support post-secondary education for students with disabilities. See Guidance for an application. Deadline: April 4, 2008.
One $500 award to a high school senior, male or female, pursuing a career in construction, architecture or civil, mechanical, structural or electrical engineering. See Guidance for an application. Deadline: April 18, 2008.
Renewable award of $1500 annually. Criteria are Maine residency, GPA of 3.0, community service and essay. See Guidance for an application or do so online at www.famemaine.com/education/formsAndApplications.asp .
Deadline: May 1, 2008
Three random drawings a month between September and August in the amount of $2500. Be aware you may receive promotional mail from this site once you apply at www.key.com/gen/html/LP-kerscholarship.html .
See Guidance for information. Deadline: April 15, 2008.
Award in the amount for $1000. Criteria are academic merit, leadership, service and financial need. Deadline: April 15, 2008.
Two awards of $500 for students applying to any post-secondary program. One scholarship is for a full-time freshman who is a resident of Maine and has a clean driving record. The second must go to a MEDEA member’s family only. Deadline: April 15, 2008.
The DECH Auxiliary is offering two scholarships of $500 each to students seeking a career in the field of health, science and medicine. See Guidance for details. Deadline: May 16, 2008.
Award in the amount of $1000. See Guidance for details. Deadline: April 28, 2008.
Eight awards in the amount of $2500. To apply for these random drawings, go to www.mela.net . Four entries will be selected in July 2008 and four will be selected in January 2009.
Merit based, renewable award in the amount of $1500. See Guidance for an application or go online at www.famemaine.com/education/formsAndApplications. Deadline: May 1, 2008.
Two awards in the amount of $550 for Washington County student athletes who will be attending college and participating in a sport in the fall. See Guidance for an application. Deadline: May 1, 2008.
One scholarship in the amount of $500 for a Washington Academy graduate. See Guidance for an application. Deadline: April 21, 2008.
For underclassmen who would like to attend the New England School of Communication Maine Media Camp but need financial assistance to do so. See Guidance for an application. Criteria: financial need and recommendations. Deadline: July 1, 2008.
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