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Summarized List of Private Scholarship Information
Available in the Financial Aid Office
American Business Women Association
For women who are Maine Residents, all courses of study and full time students. The deadline is March 15. Contact info: 1800-326-aauw or 1207-872-aauw
American Chemical Society
For African American, Hispanic/Latino or American Indians who are US Citizens or permanent residents and full time students or a senior in High School. You must be a high academic achiever in chemistry or science and have financial need according to your FAFSA. See booklet for more details. The deadline is February 15. www.chemistry.org/scholarsBank of America
Five college and/or high school students will be selected in August 2006 to win $1,000 to help with their college expenses. To enter, go to www.bankofamerica.com/studentsweeps. Phone number: 1800-344-8382
The Barking Foundation
This scholarship is for Maine residents demonstrating financial need and is also based on character, accomplishments, demonstrated values, potential and special talents. All majors are eligible. The deadline is March 1. www.barkingfoundation.orgBelfastGardenClub Scholarship
The Belfast garden club will award one $1,000 scholarship to a Waldo County high school graduate currently pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in conservation, ecology, horticulture, natural resources, sustainable agricultural or a related field. Deadline is April 30, 2006 Contact info:Scholarship committee, Belfast garden club, P.O. box 987 Belfast ME 04951
Bragg Scholarship
This academic achievement scholarship is for Maine students and is based on a 4.0 system. The following is a list of minimal GPA requirements for receiving this scholarship: Freshman-1.75 GPA for each term; Sophomore, Junior and Senior-2.0 for each term. The deadline is June 15. Contact phone number: 540-982-3076 Nomination forms are available in the financial aid office.Boulos Family Scholarship
This scholarship is for Maine Veterans who served in the Post-September 11 conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Contact info: www.boulosscholarship.me.edu
Kingsley Alcid Brown Educational Fund
This scholarship is designed to provide support for higher education at the graduate school level for graduate students of Washington County high schools. Applicants must be accepted into an accredited graduate degree program to receive an award. The deadline is April 1. jwarren@mainecf.orgCarat
This scholarship is awarded on the basis of career goals, financial need and academic record. The deadlines are April 1 for Fall and November 1 for spring. Contact info: 1505-424-2345 and email at jrivera@iaia.edu
Cashe for your education
This is a handout for a free on-line scholarship search web site at www.cashe.com or www.salliemae.com.
IRA Cobe
For men under the age of 23, must be a resident of Waldo County and meet income guidelines specified on application.
The deadline is May 1. Contact e-mail: www.mainecf.org
FAME
See binder for Scholarship Book and Search Service available or visit them on-line at www.famemaine.com.Families of Freedom
The Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund, was established to provide education assistance for postsecondary study to members of families impacted by events of September 11. Applicants must be dependent children or spouses of persons who were killed or are permanently disabled as a direct result of the terrorists attacks in the United States. Applicants may also be enrolled or planning to enroll in a course of study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the United States. The deadline is within 10 years (before September 2011). Contact e-mail: freedom@csfa.org or Phone: 1-877-862-0136Fast Web Scholarship
BradfordSullivan ForestLandowners’ Scholarship
This year the Bradford-Sullivan forest landowners association scholarship is again being presented to schools as part of an informal consortium of area organizations that have the common goal of encouraging higher education in natural resources, conservation, agriculture, waste management, and allied fields. The BSFLA, the northern tier hardwood authority represent over $4000 in scholarship funding for area students. This organization has agreed to distribute this package to you. Contact at: www.ntha.ws or 1570-363-2388
RV Gaddis
Must be a Maine High School graduate majoring in Outdoor Writing or a related environmental field. The deadline is April 1. Contact at: www.mainecf.orgGuy P. Gannett Scholarship Fund
For students majoring in journalism or a field reasonably related, including all forms of print, broadcast or electronic media. Recipients must be graduates of Maine high schools or home-schooled in Maine. Students will be chosen based on demonstrated interest in journalism, financial need and academic achievement. The scholarship is renewable. The deadline is May 1. Contact: jwarren@mainecf.orgGarden Club Federation of Maine
This scholarship is open to college juniors and seniors or graduate students who are legal residents of the State of Maine. College sophomores are eligible, as they will be entering their junior year the following fall. The student must major in some field of horticulture. The deadline is March 1. Phone: 1207-622-9826
Garden Club Federation of Maine - Nell Goff
Must be a resident of Maine, and priority is given to a resident in Hancock County and the southern part of Washington County. Must be majoring in some field of horticulture. Deadline is March 1. 1207-622-9826
John Gyles
Must be a Canadian or American citizen, minimum GPA of 2.7. All areas of post-secondary study are eligible. The deadlines are April 1, June 15 and November 15. Contact info: The John Gyles educational fund, attn secretary, P.O box 4808 712 riverside drive, Fredericton New Brunswick, Canada E3B 5G4KennebecValley GardenClub
You must be a Kennebec Valley who is pursuing a degree in horticulture or any other environmentally related field. It ranges from $500 to $1000. Contact at: 395-4373
Samuel Huntington
This award is for a graduating senior to pursue public service anywhere in the world. The deadline is February 14. Contact: amy.stacy@us.ngrid.com
Lamey-Wellehan
This scholarship is only available to Maine residents for any major. You must send away for the application. The deadline for receipt of a completed application is May 30. Contact info: www.lwshoes.com
MaineCampground Owners Association
For a Maine resident studying a career in outdoor recreation. Applicant must have completed at least one year of study in a program of outdoor recreation and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Selection is based upon scholastic records, employment record, extra curricular activities, and financial need. The deadline is April 1.
MaineChristmas Tree Association
Must have a demonstrated interest for a career in the Christmas Tree or Greens Industry and have a need for Financial Aid. The deadline is December 15.
MaineCommunity Foundation
There are many scholarships listed in a publication received from the Maine Community Foundation. This information is on file in the financial aid office as well as available on their website, which can be accessed at www.mainecf.org.MBNA Scholarship
For this scholarship you must be from one of the following areas. Knox or Waldo counties, MSAD 1, MSAD 9, OR MSAD 27. Contact info: Carolyn Fox at 1207-236-1585
MES
MES manages six scholarships for various organizations including one specifically for adults (with a January 31 deadline) and others have an April 7th deadline. The Maine Tradeswomen Network Scholarship, the Maine State Legislature Memorial Scholarship, and the Masonic Scholarship for Continuing Education, application materials can be obtained in the financial aid office. All applications can be filled out on-line and supplemental material mailed by the deadline to MES. For more details see the financial aid office or visit the MES web site at www.mesfoundation.com.Maine Legislature Memorial Scholarship Fund
For Maine resident high school seniors or full or part-time post secondary students accepted to or enrolled in Maine colleges for graduate or undergraduate degrees. Part of the criteria includes academic excellence, activities, community contributions and financial need. The deadline is March 27.
Maine Mid-coast Audubon Society
Must be a resident of Maine studying in the field of Ornithology. There is no deadline. Contact info: iquilt@mint.net
Maine Recreation and Parks Association
Must be a currently enrolled college sophomore, junior or senior candidates enrolled in a 4-year Recreation, Parks, or Leisure Services curriculum or to non-traditional students seeking to continue their education in this field. The deadline is March 30. Contact info: www.MESFoundation.com
Maine Rural Rehabilitation Fund
Must be a resident of Maine. This scholarship is for young people with a farm or woods work background who have a "full-time" course load and show financial need. The deadline is June 16. E-mail: rod.mccormick@maine.gov
Maine State Society
Must have been born in or a legal resident of Maine for four years or have a parent who was born in or who has been a legal resident of the State of Maine for four years. Be under age 25 by April 1 of the year the application is due and be a full time student with at least 14 credit hours maintaining a GPA of at least 3.0. The deadline is April 1. Contact info: 1703-237-1301
MaineVietnam Veteran
This scholarship is available to those who served in the Vietnam Theater and their descendants. Must be taking post-secondary level training. The deadline is May 1. www.mainecf.org
Gary Merrill Memorial
Must be a Maine resident, studying political science or government studies in their second, third or fourth year at Maine colleges or universities. The deadline is April 1. Contact info www.mainecf.org
George J Mitchell Scholarship
Must be a graduate of a Maine high school or a legal resident of Maine if attending a high school outside of Maine and must plan to attend an accredited four-year college or university in Maine. The deadline is April 26. Contact info : www.mitchellinstitute.org
National Federation of the Blind
Applicant must be legally blind and pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time post-secondary course of study in the fall semester in the United States. See binder for more information and details. The deadline is March 31. Contact info: www.nfb.org
Native Italian American Federation
This is a handout providing information on the scholarship application procedures for Italian American Students. See binder for more details. Contact info: socailwork@columbia.edu or 212-851-2300Native American Scholarship Fund
This is a handout providing information on the scholarship application procedures for Native American Students. See binder for more details. Contact info: LucillDine@aol.comNew EnglandEmployee Benefits Council
This scholarship is for any full-time college student studying in an accredited academic program leading to a degree provided the student demonstrates an interest through either course of study or work experience in a career in the benefits field. To be eligible, a student must either be a New England resident or enrolled at a college in New England. The deadline is April 1. Contact info: www.neebc.com
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RockyMountainElk Foundation
Must be a member of AAHPERD, attend college in the Eastern District and major in the field of health, physical education, recreation or dance. The deadline is October 1. Contact info: www.nace-foundation.org
Must be a junior or senior, studying Wildlife sciences. The award is given based on the student’s conservation philosophy, academic performance and leadership abilities. The deadline is March 1. Web site: www.rmef.org
Clyde Russell
Must be a Maine resident (graduating high school seniors are not eligible for this award.) The deadline is February 1. Contact info: www.clyderussellscholarshipfund.orgSallie Mae Scholarship
To be eligible for the Sallie Mae scholarship programs, students must be accepted and enrolled as an undergraduate of a Title IV eligible, approved, accredited, postsecondary, two or four year college or university, vocational or technical school in the Unity States or Puerto Rico, and meet program-specific eligibility requirements. Contact at www.salliemaefund.org
Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund
Must be a woman currently residing in the United States planning on returning to a four-year college either on a part-time or full-time basis. Applicant must have completed at least one semester of college a minimum of five years prior to September 30, 2000 and not have enrolled for more than one college course per semester since September 30, 1995. Application deadline is March 6. Contact info: education@uta.edu
Trout Unlimited
Must be a Maine resident, attending college on a full time basis entering their junior or senior year with a major in Fisheries Science, Wildlife Management, Conservation or a related field. The deadline is June 1. Contact info: wmtu@wmtu.org
UNUMStephen B. CenterDiversity Leadership Award
This award is based on an individual's leadership in promoting diversity. Applicants must be residents of Maine and full-time students, however UNUM employees and their families are not eligible. The deadline is April 15. Contact info: www.campuscareercenter.com
USAToday
Any major is eligible but a professor must nominate the student. The candidate must have an outstanding original academic or intellectual product. See binder for details. The deadline is November 30. Contact info: www.USAtoday.com
Ralph Waning, Albert Faust Forestry & Agricultural Trust
Must reside or have lived in Kennebec or Waldo Counties a minimum of two years, completed one year of college or technical school beyond high school and furthering their education in forestry, agriculture, or natural resources in United States and have a "C" average or above. The deadline is September 1. Contact info: www.mainecf.orgMary Warren
This scholarship is for women entering their senior year in the next academic year, is from Maine, has a strong academic background in her first three years of college, and preferably, has been involved on an extracurricular level with issues of the American Association of University Women (AAUW). Deadline is May 30. Contact info: kcecil@acs.carleton.edu
International Students
At the end of the regular scholarship information in the binders there is a small section with some information on available grants and potential resources. The CRC also has information for graduate school scholarships in their office.