Top Maine scholarships for you

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.

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.

Maine Community Foundation, Inc. Short-term Credential Award is a type of Adults scholarship. This scholarship is for non-traditional students who want to change their life for the better through education and training. The scholarship supports a range of training, including two- and four-year colleges and universities, completing a certificate and other non-degree programs, or attempting a self-directed learning experience with a clear goal. Applicants are eligible to apply if their program lasts one semester or less; and at the end of their program, they will have a certificate or workplace credential, not a degree. Maine Community Foundation will not fund programs that have already started or will start before a decision is made. Please submit an application as early as possible. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Betty Baur Lambert-Fairfield County, CT Alumnae Chapter Scholarship shall be awarded to a collegian or alumna member of the Fraternity with a permanent address in or attending a post-secondary institution in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, or Canada who will pursue a degree during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. Should no applicants meet the first criteria, the scholarship shall be awarded to any collegian or alumna member of the Fraternity who will pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. Applicants must be initiated members, college and alumni, of Kappa Alpha Theta in good standing with the Fraternity. New members may apply but should be initiated by the application deadline. A recommendation from a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and a recommendation from an academic or professional reference are required. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation for more information.

NEBHE's Tuition Break program, formerly known as the New England Regional Student Program (RSP), provides significant tuition savings to residents of the six New England states when they enroll at out-of-state public colleges and universities within New England and pursue approved programs. Approved degree programs are associate, bachelor's and graduate degrees. NEBHE does not require a separate application for Tuition Break eligibility. A student needs to complete the college's admissions application, and list a Tuition Break program as their intended major or program of study. Some college applications may include a specific question regarding the Tuition Break program. A student eligible for Tuition Break status is considered on the same basis as other equally qualified applicants. The institution informs the student of their Tuition Break status when accepted to the college. An additional review process may be required for acceptance into certain programs. Both internal and external transfer students may be eligible for the Tuition Break, unless an institution has policies that restrict eligibility. Please visit the program's website or contact the New England Board of Higher Education 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.

The William Bingham 2nd Scholarship for Adultss Fund supports residents of eligible Maine counties who are Adultss (students who are beyond high-school age) returning to school to continue their education at the post-secondary level. The fund supports post-secondary education in its broadest interpretation, which includes enrollment in traditional two- and four-year colleges and universities, but could also apply to certificate programs and other professional or technical training opportunities. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Maine Community Foundation, Inc. for more information.

The James V. Day Scholarship will be awarded to descendent(s) of a Maine Legionnaire, living or deceased. Applicants shall be the children or grandchildren of current or deceased members of an American Legion Post in the State of Maine. Applicants must be of good character and demonstrated through their past behavior that they believe in the American way of life. Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation from persons, other than relatives and Teaching, who have had the personal opportunity to observe the applicant and who can give worthwhile opinion of the character, industry, purposefulness and general worthiness of the applicant. Applicants must also submit a proof of application, acceptance or current attendance at an accredited college or vocational school. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the American Legion Department of Maine for more information.

The Maine Vietnam Veteranss Scholarship Fund, founded in 1985, provides scholarship support to Maine Veteranss of the United States Armed Services who served in the Vietnam Theater and their descendants. As a second priority, the scholarship may be awarded to children of Veteranss of the United States Armed Services. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Maine Community Foundation, Inc. for more information.