APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP
Scholarship Awarding University:
University of Maine
Type of degree:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will close on the 1st of March, 2024 (priority consideration is December 1st, 2023).
Scholarship Summary:
Scholarship Summary:
The Flagship Scholars Program provides admissions-based scholarships to high-achieving out-of-state domestic (Maine non-residents) students. With a special emphasis on a student’s high school GPA and the rigor of coursework completed, a range of scholarship amounts are awarded at the time of admission. No additional application is required to be considered for admissions-based scholarships.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
The following are criteria for consideration;
Value of Scholarship:
i. Based on academic performance in high school, including GPA and rigor of coursework.
ii. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA in order to qualify for admissions-based scholarships.
iii. Standardized test scores, such as the SAT and ACT, are optional for admissions and may be considered if they are available at the time of the scholarship review.
Value of Scholarship:
The Flagship Out-of-State Scholarships are valued as follows;
i. UMaine National Merit Award: 100% tuition and fees up to 15 credits per semester (Eligibility Criteria: Semi-finalist with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation)
i. UMaine National Merit Award: 100% tuition and fees up to 15 credits per semester (Eligibility Criteria: Semi-finalist with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation)
ii. Presidential Flagship ranges in value from $17,980 - $24,902 (Applicants must apply by Dec 1st to be considered for this scholarship)
iii. Flagship Match ranges in value from $14,980 - $19,902
iv. Flagship Leader ranges in value from $9,000 - $12,000
Scholarship amount is determined at the time of admission and will remain fixed throughout the student’s undergraduate career, provided the student meets renewal eligibility requirements.
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply, complete the admissions application before the stated deadline.
Although filing a FAFSA is not required to receive merit-based scholarships at the time of admissions. First-year students are highly encouraged to file a FAFSA by March 1 in order to be considered for the maximum amount of financial aid funds.
Scholarship Website:
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the UMaine Undergraduate Scholarship Page.