Scholarship Renewals

The 2008 scholarship season is now complete. 2009 scholarship information and applications will be available in January.

Gretchen Behre Music Scholarship

Gretchen Behre Music Scholarship recipients in good academic standing are invited to apply for renewal consideration for the upcoming academic year.

Please submit a typed, personal statement in essay or business letter format summarizing your educational activities this year and your goals for next year (grammar, spelling, and punctuation do count); and a copy of your most recent college transcript as of the April 1 application deadline (i.e., from your fall semester; do not wait to submit your year-end transcript). A printout from the internet is not acceptable.

Information must be postmarked by April 1 and returned to:

Guidance Office
Mount Desert Island High School
PO Box 180
Mt. Desert, ME 04660

All applications and required information sent separately must be postmarked by April 1. Incomplete applications or those postmarked after this date will not be processed.

Howard and Constance Bennett Scholarship

Howard and Constance Bennett Scholarship recipients who continue to prepare for a career in the medical field and are in good academic standing are invited to apply for renewal consideration for the upcoming academic year.

Please submit a typed, personal statement in essay or business letter format describing your college experiences (grammar, spelling, and punctuation do count); and a copy of your most recent college transcript as of the May 1 application deadline (i.e., from your fall semester; do not wait to submit your year-end transcript). A printout from the internet is not acceptable.

Information must be postmarked by May 1 and returned to:

Maine Community Foundation
245 Main St.
Ellsworth, ME 04605

All applications and required information sent separately must be postmarked by May 1. Incomplete applications or those postmarked after this date will not be processed.

Billy Brown Sports Award

Recipients of the Billy Brown Sports Award in good academic standing are invited to apply for renewal consideration for their sophomore year of college.

Please submit a typed, personal statement in essay or business letter format describing your college experiences (grammar, spelling, and punctuation do count); and a copy of your most recent college transcript as of the April 10 application deadline (i.e., from your fall semester; do not wait to submit your year-end transcript). A printout from the internet is not acceptable.

Information must be postmarked by April 10 and returned to:

Guidance Office
Cape Elizabeth High School
345 Ocean House Road
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107

All applications and required information sent separately must be postmarked by April 1. Incomplete applications or those postmarked after this date will not be processed.

Challenger Fund

Challenger Scholarship recipients in good academic standing who will be enrolled full-time in the coming academic year are invited to submit a Challenger Renewal application. Your submission must include a typed letter telling us about this year's experiences and your hopes and aspirations for next year (grammar, spelling, and punctuation do count); a copy of the school's financial aid letter for the next academic year; a copy of your most recent transcript; and a recommendation letter from a teacher, coach, or faculty advisor of your choice.

Applications must be postmarked by May 1 and returned to:

Maine Community Foundation
245 Main St.
Ellsworth, ME 04605

All applications and required information sent separately must be postmarked by May 1. Incomplete applications or those postmarked after this date will not be processed.

Class of '54 Scholarship

Class of '54 Scholarship recipients in good academic standing are invited to apply for renewal consideration for the upcoming academic year. The selection committee expects you to have achieved a C average or better during your first semester.

Information must be postmarked by May 8 and returned to:

Guidance Office
Fort Fairfield Middle High School
28 High School Drive
Fort Fairfield, ME 04742

All applications and required information sent separately must be postmarked by May 8. Incomplete applications or those postmarked after this date will not be processed.

Cliff House Scholarship

Cliff House Scholarship recipients in good academic standing are invited to submit a Cliff House Scholarship application for renewal consideration for the upcoming academic year.

Be sure to include a copy of your most recent college transcript as of the April 15 deadline (i.e., from your fall semester; do not wait to submit your year-end transcript). A printout from the Internet is not acceptable.

Applications must be postmarked by April 15 and returned to:

Cliff House Scholarship Fund
Martin E. Ryan, CMAA
Kennebunk High School
89 Fletcher Street
Kennebunk, ME 04043

All applications and required information sent separately must be postmarked by April 15. Incomplete applications or those postmarked after this date will not be processed.

Ira Cobe Scholarship

Ira Cobe Scholarship recipients in good academic standing are invited to submit an Ira Cobe Scholarship Application for renewal consideration for the upcoming academic year. Renewal applicants must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0.

Please include a copy of your most recent college transcript as of the May 1 deadline (i.e., from your fall semester; do not wait to submit your year-end transcript). A printout from the Internet is not acceptable.

Applications must be postmarked by May 1 and returned to:

Maine Community Foundation
245 Main St.
Ellsworth, ME 04605

All applications and required information sent separately must be postmarked by May 1. Incomplete applications or those postmarked after this date will not be processed.

Cushman Scholarship

Cushman Scholarship recipients in good academic standing are invited to apply for renewal consideration for the upcoming academic year.

Information must be postmarked by May 1 and returned to:

Maine Community Foundation
245 Main St.
Ellsworth, ME 04605

All applications and required information sent separately must be postmarked by May 1. Incomplete applications or those postmarked after this date will not be processed.

Ruth O. Dority Scholarship

Ruth O. Dority Scholarship recipients in good academic standing are invited to apply for renewal consideration for the upcoming academic year.

Please submit a typed, personal statement in essay or business letter format describing your college experiences (grammar, spelling, and punctuation do count); and a copy of your most recent college transcript as of the April 15 application deadline (i.e., from your fall semester; do not wait to submit your year-end transcript). A printout from the internet is not acceptable.

Information must be postmarked by April 15 and returned to:

Clare Grindal
138 Caterpillar Rd.

All applications and required information sent separately must be postmarked by April 15. Incomplete applications or those postmarked after this date will not be processed.

M. Alton French Scholarship

M. Alton French Scholarship recipients in good academic standing are invited to submit a renewal application for consideration in the upcoming academic year.

Please submit a typed, personal statement in essay or business letter format describing your college experiences (grammar, spelling, and punctuation do count); and a copy of your most recent college transcript as of the June 1 application deadline (i.e., from your fall semester; do not wait to submit your year-end transcript). A printout from the internet is not acceptable.

Information must be postmarked by June 1 and returned to:

Maine Community Foundation
245 Main St.
Ellsworth, ME 04605

All applications and required information sent separately must be postmarked by June 1. Incomplete applications or those postmarked after this date will not be processed.

A personal interview is encouraged but not required. Please save the last Saturday in June, as this is the traditional interview day.

Maynard and Clara Eldridge Scholarship

Maynard and Clara Eldridge Scholarship recipients in good academic standing who are preparing for a career in any type of agricultural pursuits or veterinary training or environmental protection or comparable education pursuits are invited to apply for renewal consideration for the upcoming academic year.

Information must be postmarked by May 1 and returned to:

Maine Community Foundation
245 Main St.
Ellsworth, ME 04605

All applications and required information sent separately must be postmarked by May 1. Incomplete applications or those postmarked after this date will not be processed.

Margaret B. & Mary E. Franklin Scholarship

Margaret B. & Mary E. Franklin Scholarship recipients in good academic standing are invited to apply for renewal consideration for the upcoming academic year.

Information must be postmarked by March 18 and returned to:

Guidance Office
Ellsworth High School
299 State St
Ellsworth, ME 04605

All applications and required information sent separately must be postmarked by March 18. Incomplete applications or those postmarked after this date will not be processed.

Guy P. Gannett Scholarship

Gannett Scholars are encouraged to apply for renewal consideration throughout their post-secondary and graduate education. As recipients progress through school, the selection committee expects to see a significant increase in demonstrated intent to pursue a career in journalism. Your personal letter, news story, work samples and recommendation letter are critically important components of your application. Please follow the submission guidelines carefully.

If you would like to be considered for an award, please submit the following materials:

Personal Letter: Please write the Gannett Committee sharing the high (and low) points of your year and your goals for next year. They are particularly interested to learn of your experiences in journalism. There is no required minimum word count, but your letter must be typed. Please remember that grammar, spelling and punctuation do count.

News Story: Click to open and save the news story text file.

Work Sample: Please send three samples of your best, current work related to journalism clearly marked with your name and date of publication. Please do not send a portfolio. These samples will not be returned. Examples of print media must be:

byline printed article or online clipping (published format)
camera ready, meaning they are on 8 ½ x 11 paper.
byline photo

Examples submitted in any other format will not be accepted.

If submitting video, DVD, or CDs, please send seven copies clearly labeled with your name, TV/radio broadcast date, and transcript of each piece.

Letter of Recommendation Please submit a nomination letter from a current teacher or employer detailing your accomplishments and commitment to journalism. Please encourage the individual submitting this letter on your behalf to make their remarks specific to the Guy P. Gannett Scholarship.

Your Renewal Request must also include:

A copy of your most recent school transcript showing GPA to date. A printout from the internet is not acceptable.
A copy of your complete Federal Student Aid Report (SAR), which must include your expected family contribution (EFC) and your family’s adjusted gross income (AG). Do not send the FAFSA.
A copy of your college financial aid offer (please send when available)

Information must be postmarked by May 1 and submitted to:

Guy P. Gannett Scholarship Fund
Maine Community Foundation
245 Main St.
Ellsworth, ME 04605

All applications and required information sent separately must be postmarked by May 1. Incomplete applications or those postmarked after this date will not be processed.

John S. and Marjoria R. Cunningham Scholarship

John S. and Marjoria R. Cunningham Scholarship recipients who continue to prepare for a career in the medical field and are in good academic standing are invited to apply for renewal consideration for the upcoming academic year.

Information must be postmarked by May 1 and returned to:

Maine Community Foundation
245 Main St.
Ellsworth, ME 04605

All applications and required information sent separately must be postmarked by May 1. Incomplete applications or those postmarked after this date will not be processed.

Island Institute Scholarship

Island Institute Scholarship recipients in good academic standing are invited to submit the Island Institute Scholarship application for renewal consideration for the upcoming academic year.

Please submit a typed, personal statement in essay or business letter format describing your college experiences (grammar, spelling, and punctuation do count); and a copy of your most recent college transcript as of the April 15 application deadline (i.e., from your fall semester; do not wait to submit your year-end transcript). A printout from the internet is not acceptable.

Applications must be postmarked by April 15 and returned to:

Maine Community Foundation
245 Main St.
Ellsworth, ME 04605

All applications and required information sent separately must be postmarked by April 15. Incomplete applications or those postmarked after this date will not be processed.

Chet Jordan Leadership Award

Chet Jordan Scholarship recipients in good academic standing are invited to apply for renewal consideration for the upcoming academic year.

Please submit a typed, personal statement in essay or business letter format describing your college experiences (grammar, spelling, and punctuation do count); and a copy of your most recent college transcript as of the April 15 application deadline (i.e., from your fall semester; do not wait to submit your year-end transcript). A printout from the internet is not acceptable.

Applications must be postmarked by April 15 and returned to:

Maine Community Foundation
245 Main St.
Ellsworth, ME 04605

All applications and required information sent separately must be postmarked by April 15. Incomplete applications or those postmarked after this date will not be processed.

Edith M. Daso Scholarship

Edith M. Daso Scholarship recipients in good academic standing are invited to apply for renewal consideration for the upcoming academic year. There is a preference for applicants who maintain a "C" average or better.

Applications must be postmarked by May 1 and returned to:

Maine Community Foundation
245 Main St.
Ellsworth, ME 04605

All applications and required information sent separately must be postmarked by May 1. Incomplete applications or those postmarked after this date will not be processed.

Fred. C. Lynam Scholarship

Fred C. Lynam Scholarship recipients in good academic standing are invited to apply for renewal consideration for the upcoming academic year. There is a preference for applicants who maintain a "C" average or better and whose families reside on Mt. Desert Island at the time of application.

Applications must be postmarked by May 1 and returned to:

Maine Community Foundation
245 Main St.
Ellsworth, ME 04605

All applications and required information sent separately must be postmarked by May 1. Incomplete applications or those postmarked after this date will not be processed.

Maine Antique Digest Scholarship

Recipients of the Maine Antique Digest Scholarship award in good academic standing are invited to apply for renewal consideration for their sophomore year of college.

Please submit a typed, personal statement in essay or business letter format describing your college experiences (grammar, spelling, and punctuation do count); and a copy of your most recent college transcript as of the April 15 application deadline (i.e., from your fall semester; do not wait to submit your year-end transcript). A printout from the internet is not acceptable.

Applications must be postmarked by April 15 and returned to:

Maine Community Foundation
245 Main St.
Ellsworth, ME 04605

All applications and required information sent separately must be postmarked by April 15. Incomplete applications or those postmarked after this date will not be processed.

Moodey Family Fund for Maine

Moodey Family Scholarship recipients in good academic standing are invited to apply for renewal consideration for the upcoming academic year. Renewal applicants must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.3.

Please submit a typed, personal statement in essay or business letter format telling us about your college experiences and your goals for next year (grammar, spelling, and punctuation do count); a copy of your most recent college transcript as of the May 1 application deadline (i.e., from your fall semester; do not wait to submit your year-end transcript) -- A printout from the Internet is not acceptable -- and a copy of your complete Federal Student Aid Report (SAR), which must include your expected family contribution (EFC) and your family’s adjusted gross income (AG). Do not send the FAFSA.

Applications must be postmarked by May 1 and returned to:

Maine Community Foundation
245 Main St.
Ellsworth, ME 04605

All applications and required information sent separately must be postmarked by May 1. Incomplete applications or those postmarked after this date will not be processed.

Marion F. and Peter Plouff Scholarship

Marion F. and Peter Plouff Scholarship recipients in good academic standing are invited to apply for renewal consideration for the upcoming academic year.

Information must be postmarked by May 1 and returned to:

Maine Community Foundation
245 Main St.
Ellsworth, ME 04605

All applications and required information sent separately must be postmarked by May 1. Incomplete applications or those postmarked after this date will not be processed.

Point Harbor Scholarship

Point Harbor Scholarship recipients in good academic standing are invited to submit an application for renewal consideration for the upcoming academic year.

For more information, please contact:

Sumner Memorial High School
Guidance Office
2456 US Highway 1
Sullivan, ME 04664
Tel: 207-422-3510

Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram Scholarship

Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram Scholarship recipients in good academic standing are invited to apply for renewal consideration for the upcoming academic year.

Please submit a typed, personal statement in essay or business letter format telling us about your experiences at USM and your goals for next year (grammar, spelling, and punctuation do count) and a copy of your most recent college transcript as of the May 1 deadline (i.e., from your fall semester; do not wait to submit your year-end transcript). A printout from the Internet is not acceptable.

Information must be postmarked by May 1 and returned to:

Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram Scholarship Fund
Maine Community Foundation
245 Main St.
Ellsworth, ME 04605

All applications and required information sent separately must be postmarked by May 1. Incomplete applications or those postmarked after this date will not be processed.

Pearl Starbird Scholarship

Pearl Starbird Scholarship recipients in good academic standing are encouraged to apply for renewal consideration throughout their college-level education. If you would like to be considered for an award, please submit the following materials by May 15

Personal Letter: Please write the Starbird Committee sharing the high (and low) points of your year and your goals for next year. They are particularly interested to learn of your experiences in your major field of study. There is no required minimum word count, but your letter must be typed. Please remember that grammar, spelling, and punctuation do count.

Portfolio: Please follow the instructions on the Portfolio Requirements Form.

Letter of Recommendation: Please submit a letter from a current art or music teacher detailing your accomplishments during this academic year and your commitment to a career in your chosen field.

Transcript: A copy of your most recent school transcript showing GPA to date. A printout from the Internet is not acceptable.

Student Aid Report: A copy of your complete Federal Student Aid Report (SAR), which must include your expected family contribution (EFC) and your family’s adjusted gross income (AG). Do not send the FAFSA.

Financial Aid Letter: A copy of your college financial aid offer for the 2007-2008 academic year (please send when available).

Information must be postmarked by May 15 and returned to:

Pearl Starbird Scholarship Fund
Maine Community Foundation
245 Main St.
Ellsworth, ME 04605-1613

Click here to download the printable portfolio requirements form in Adobe PDF format.

Rice Scholarship

Rice Scholarship recipients in good academic standing are invited to submit a Rice Scholarship application for renewal consideration for the upcoming academic year.

Information must be postmarked by May 1 and returned to:

Maine Community Foundation
245 Main St.
Ellsworth, ME 04605

All applications and required information sent separately must be postmarked by May 1. Incomplete applications or those postmarked after this date will not be processed

Spurling Scholarship

Spurling Scholarship recipients in good academic standing are invited to apply for renewalconsideration for the upcoming academic year.

Information must be postmarked by May 15 and returned to:

Guidance Office
Mount Desert Island High School
P.O. Box 180
Mt. Desert, ME 04660.

All applications and required information sent separately must be postmarked by May 15. Incomplete applications or those postmarked after this date will not be processed.

Marshall Stern Scholarship

Marshall Stern Scholarship recipients in good academic standing are invited to apply for renewal consideration for the upcoming academic year.

Information must be postmarked by April 1 and returned to:

Marshall Stern Scholarship Fund
Maine Community Foundation
245 Main St.
Ellsworth, ME 04605

All applications and required information sent separately must be postmarked by April 1. Incomplete applications or those postmarked after this date will not be processed.

Swans Island Education Achievement Trust Scholarship

Swans Island Education Achievement Trust Scholarship recipients in good academic standing areinvited to apply for renewal consideration for the upcoming academic year.

Information must be postmarked by May 1 and returned to:

Maine Community Foundation
245 Main St.
Ellsworth, ME 04605

All applications and required information sent separately must be postmarked by May 1. Incomplete applications or those postmarked after this date will not be processed.

Howard Tribou Scholarship

Howard Tribou Scholarship recipients in good academic standing are invited to submit an application for renewal consideration for the upcoming academic year.

For more information, please contact:

Howard Tribou Scholarship Fund
Guidance Office
Camden Hills Regional High School
25 Keelson Drive
Rockport, ME 04856

207-236-7800 x 357

Herbert Wardle, Jr. Scholarship

Herbert J. Wardle, Jr., Scholarship recipients in good academic standing are invited to apply for renewal consideration for the upcoming academic year.

Information must be postmarked by May 1 and returned to:

Guidance Office
Mount Desert Island High School
PO Box 180
Mt. Desert, ME 04660

All applications and required information sent separately must be postmarked by May 1. Incomplete applications or those postmarked after this date will not be processed.

Donald W. Webber Scholarship

Donald W. Webber Scholarship recipients in good academic standing are invited to apply for renewal consideration for the upcoming academic year.

Information must be postmarked by May 1 and returned to:

Maine Community Foundation
245 Main St.
Ellsworth, ME 04605

All applications and required information sent separately must be postmarked by May 1. Incomplete applications or those postmarked after this date will not be processed.