Altrusa-Clara L. Swan Scholarship Fund
In 2011, the Altrusa International Club of Bangor established this scholarship to honor Clara Swan, a former educator at Husson and long-time Altrusa member. The Altrusa-Clara L. Swan Scholarship provides assistance to a student pursuing post-secondary education at Husson University.
Contact: Husson University financial aid office
City of Brewer School Committee Fund
The Maine Community Foundation partners with the City of Brewer School Committee to make a number of scholarships available to graduating seniors at Brewer High School. Please contact the guidance office for information concerning these opportunities.
Contact: Brewer High School guidance office
Drake Scholarship
The Drake Scholarship provides one award each year to a graduating senior of Brewer High School pursuing post-secondary education.
Contact: Brewer High School guidance office
Maynard and Clara Eldridge Scholarship
The Maynard and Clara Eldridge Scholarship was established to provide scholarship support to two Hampden Academy students each year who plan to continue post-secondary education for careers in agriculture, veterinary science, environmental protection, or a comparable pursuit.
Contact: Hampden Academy guidance office
Maynard and Clara Eldridge Scholarship Fund renewal information
Roderick E. & Margaret D. Farnham Fund
The Roderick E. & Margaret D. Farnham Fund was established in 1996 to provide scholarship support to a graduate of Hampden Academy who wishes to continue his/her education at a post-secondary college or university, with preference for graduates attending Colby College.
Contact: Hampden Academy guidance office
Myron B. Foster Fund
The Foster Fund provides scholarships for students pursuing post-secondary education who are residents of the Town of Corinth.
Contact: Central High School guidance office
Ruth Good & Louis C. Stearns III Scholarship
Established in 1989 and endowed in 1994, the Stearns Scholarship supports graduates of Hampden Academy.
Contact: Hampden Academy guidance office
Dr. Stephen J. Haggan Memorial Scholarship
The Dr. Stephen J. Haggan Memorial Scholarship was established in 1997 to support a graduating senior of Hampden Academy.
Contact: Hampden Academy guidance office
Hampden Academy Fund of the Whitmore Trust
The Hampden Academy Fund of the Whitmore Trust was established by P. Albert Whitmore in memory of his sister, Evelyn B. Whitmore, and provides scholarships to a graduating male and female student at Hampden Academy.
Contact: Hampden Academy guidance office
Hampden Academy Scholarship Fund
The Hampden Academy Scholarship Fund was established in 1997 to provide scholarship support to graduating seniors of Hampden Academy.
Contact: Hampden Academy guidance office
Chet Jordan Leadership Award
This scholarship was established in 1995 in memory of Joseph “Chet” Jordan, who grew up in Portland and spent his leisure time in Patten and Aroostook County, hunting, fishing, and snowmobiling. Jordan’s family and friends established this scholarship to celebrate the rich legacy of his leadership in business and civic affairs in his beloved state of Maine. Chet found opportunity in adversity. He was a visionary thinker who respected diverse opinions. He was actively involved with his family, friends, employees, and community, and delighted in their successes.
The Chet Jordan Leadership Award is presented to students who are achieving their goals despite hardship, adversity, or disability. Recipients will demonstrate leadership, independent thinking, initiative, and hard work in their communities and schools. Academic excellence is not a prerequisite, but demonstrated compassion, dependability, and resilience are. Recipients may apply for renewal consideration throughout their post-secondary education up to a total maximum award of $10,000.
Eligible applicants are graduating seniors at the following high schools: Augusta, Bangor, Brewer, Cape Elizabeth, Cheverus, Cony, Deering, Falmouth, Gorham, Greely, John Bapst, Katahdin, Portland, Scarborough, South Portland, Yarmouth, and all high schools in Aroostook County.
Contact: High school guidance offices or Maine Community Foundation
Application Deadline: April 15
Chet Jordan Leadership Award Application: The application deadline for this scholarship has passed. Please check back in 2013 for your next opportunity to apply.
Chet Jordan Leadership Award renewal information
Ruth Milan-Altrusa Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1993 in memory of Ruth Milan to provide support to students who are pursuing a B.S. in nursing in the Husson/EMMC Nursing Program.
Contact: Husson University financial aid office
Jeffrey Peet Memorial Scholarship
The Jeffrey Peet Memorial Scholarship supports graduates of Hampden Academy pursuing post-secondary education.
Contact: Hampden Academy guidance office
Addie B. Pinkham, Ava A. Merrill & Wilma A. Richardson Scholarship
The Addie B. Pinkham, Ava A. Merrill & Wilma A. Richardson Scholarship supports graduating seniors of Mattanawcook Academy to pursue post-secondary education at a college or university.
Contact: Mattanawcook Academy guidance office
Marion F. & Peter Plouff Scholarship
The Marion F. and Peter Plouff Scholarship provides renewable support to residents of Dexter to pursue their education at a post-secondary institution. Preference is given to adult learners returning to school to continue their education and students who have previously received a Plouff scholarship.
Contact: Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative or Maine Community Foundation
Application Deadline: May 1
Marion F. and Peter Plouff Scholarship Application: The application deadline for this scholarship has passed. Please check back in 2013 for your next opportunity to apply.
Marion F. & Peter Plouff Scholarship renewal information
Plymouth Lodge No. 65 Odd Fellows Scholarship
Plymouth Lodge No. 65 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows was founded in Dexter in 1871. It was headquartered in what is now the Morrison Building, in which beautiful stained glass windows depict the various branches of the Lodge. Plymouth Lodge No. 65 surrendered its charter in 2006 due to declining membership. As a final gesture of fraternity and philanthropy, lodge members established a scholarship fund to support graduating seniors at Dexter Regional High School pursuing a post-secondary degree in the health care field, with a preference for nursing.
Contact: Dexter Regional High School guidance office
Joleen Fitzpatrick Raymond Scholarship
This fund was established in 1994 by friends and family of Joleen Fitzpatrick Raymond. Joleen had been a teacher, friend, and community and church leader in the towns of Houlton and Orono for many years -- places she called home. Her fund provides scholarship support to graduating seniors at Houlton High School and/or Orono High School pursuing post-secondary studies in the field of education.
Contact: Orono High School guidance office
Lawrence and Geneva Robinson Scholarship
The Lawrence and Geneva Robinson Scholarship supports graduating seniors at Katahdin High School pursuing post-secondary education at a college, university, community college, or vocational school. Eligible students reside in the towns of Mount Chase, Patten, Stacyville, Benedicta and Sherman.
Contact: Katahdin High School guidance office
Herbert E. Sargent Scholarship
The Herbert E. Sargent Scholarship was established in 2008 through a bequest in Mr. Sargent’s Will. It provides scholarship assistance to residents of Orono-Old Town and the surrounding community with demonstrated financial need and work ethic to complete post-secondary studies in the field of their choice.
Contact: Orono-Old Town Kiwanis
Sawyer Scholarship
The Sawyer Scholarship provides scholarship support to the sons, daughters, and spouses of employees of the Sawyer Group of Companies (officers and directors are not eligible to participate). The fund, established in 1988, offers scholarships to qualifying students desiring to pursue vocational training or advanced educational studies beyond high school.
Contact: Mr. Kerry Woodbury, Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
Pearl P. Schoppe Scholarship
This scholarship provides financial support to Husson College for residents of the Orono, Old Town, Bangor, and Brewer area who have resided there for at least one year and who demonstrate financial need.
Contact: Husson University financial aid office
Marshall Stern Scholarship Fund
This fund was established in 1995 in memory of Marshall A. Stern, Esq. Mr. Stern was a graduate of Bangor High School, the University of Maine, and Suffolk Law School. He possessed a great love and respect for education and his alma mater, the University of Maine. This fund provides scholarship support for graduates of Bangor High School attending the University of Maine. Selection will be based on academic achievement, leadership, and financial need.
Contact: Bangor High School guidance office
Application Deadline: April 1
Marshall Stern Scholarship Application: The application deadline for this scholarship has passed. Please check back in 2013 for your next opportunity to apply.
Marshall Stern Scholarship renewal information
Emily Trussell Stupak Scholarship
The Stupak Scholarship provides assistance to graduating seniors from high schools in the Penobscot Valley Conference who are furthering their education at an accredited college or university. Scholarship awards will be based on a demonstrated, passionate dedication to and excellence in a chosen athletic pursuit that the student plans to continue at the college level.
Contact: High school guidance offices or Maine Community Foundation
Application Deadline: May 1
Emily Trussell Stupak Scholarship Application: The application deadline for this scholarship has passed. Please check back in 2013 for your next opportunity to apply.