Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the
Scholarship Summary:
Through the Maine Commitment Scholarship Program, UMaine focus on high school GPA and the rigor of coursework completed to award competitive, renewable scholarships to Maine freshmen students at the time of admission.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
The following factors are considered for eligibility;
• Based on academic performance in high school, including GPA and rigor of coursework.
• Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA in order to qualify for admissions-based scholarships.
• 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 University of Maine In-state Freshmen Merit Scholarships are as follows;
i. UMaine National Merit Award: 100% tuition and mandatory fees, up to 30 credits per academic year (renewable for four years with a maintained 3.3 GPA)
- Eligibility Criteria: Semi-finalist and finalists with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation
ii. Top Scholar Award: 100% tuition and fees, up to 30 credits per academic year (renewable for four years with a maintained 3.3 GPA)
- High-achieving students from Maine selected based on the following considerations: GPA, academic rigor, program of interest, demonstrated leadership/community service
iii. Freshman Awards:
- Range from $2,000 - $10,000 for applicants who apply before the priority deadline and
- Range from $2,000 - $5,000 for applicants who apply after the priority deadline
Scholarship Application Guide:
There is no separate scholarship application; simply complete the before the stated deadline.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the University of Maine Undergraduate Scholarship Page.