Fall 2027 University of Maine Flagship Out-of-State Scholarship (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University:

Type of degree:

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline:

Applications for this scholarship will end as follows;

Scholarship Summary:

The Flagship Scholars Program provides admissions-based scholarships to high-achieving out-of-state domestic (Maine non-residents) and international 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:

The following are criteria for consideration;

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;

For Out-of-State Residents
i. UMaine National Merit Award: 100% tuition and fees. up to 30 credits per academic year (renewable for four years with a maintained 3.3 GPA)

Eligibility Criteria: Semi-finalists and finalists with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation

ii. Flagship Match Commitment ranges in value from $15,233 - $23,000

iii. Flagship Leader Commitment ranges in value from $9,000 - $12,000

iv. Early Action Award provides an additional amount to the above scholarships, ranging from $3,000-$5,000 (Applicants must apply by the priority deadline to be considered for this scholarship)

For International Students
i. Global Flagship Match Commitment: $25,110

ii. Flagship Match Commitment: $16,200

iii. Flagship Leaders Commitment: $9,000-$12,000

iv. Early Action Award provides an additional amount to the above scholarships, valued as $3,000 (Applicants must apply by the priority deadline to be considered for this scholarship)

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 before the stated deadline.

Although filing a FAFSA is not required to receive merit-based scholarships at the time of admissions, first-year domestic 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:

Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the UMaine Undergraduate Scholarship Page and International Scholarship Page.

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