Maine College Scholarships & Grants
A college education can become quite expensive. Luckily, financial aid is readily available
to those willing to do the research. For example, Scholarships.com can help you
find information about scholarships especially created for those living in Maine.
The scholarships below will give you an idea of the opportunities that may be found
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information about Maine scholarships and awards based on different search criteria,
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The Florence E. Dunn Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the late Florence E. Dunn — a Colby graduate
(Class of 1892), a longtime professor of English, and for many years a trustee.
Dunn, who died in 1964, designated in her will that, following the death of her
last surviving individual beneficiary, Colby would receive the remainder of her
trust. She directed the College to establish a special scholarship fund, with first
preference to Maine students who needed financial help to attend Colby.
When the trust came to the College it had grown to $1.6 million. That enables Colby
to establish, in perpetuity, a full scholarship for a member of each class to be
designated Dunn Scholars.
More information on the Florence
E. Dunn Scholarship.
The George J. Mitchell Scholarship
The Mitchell Scholarships were established in 1994 by U.S. Senator George J. Mitchell.
One of Senator Mitchell’s highest priorities is to expand and improve opportunities
for the education of young people in Maine. The Mitchell Institute awards a scholarship
to a graduating senior from every public high school in Maine.
The scholarship award is in the amount of up to $4,000 for students pursuing a four-year
degree and $2,000 for students pursuing a two-year degree.
More information on the
George J. Mitchell Scholarship.
Barking Foundation Scholarships
Grants from the Barking Foundation are available only to Maine residents. You may
attend college anywhere, but you must have been a Maine resident for at least 4
years. You can be a full or part time student, and you can be in any phase of your
education. The awards are based on scholarship, need and an essay. The scholarship
amount is $3000, and you may receive it twice, but you must apply each time.
More information on the Barking Foundation Scholarships.