Aspire Scholarship
Aspire 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 business letter format telling us about your college experiences and your goals for next year; a copy of your most recent college transcript as of the May 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.); 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 and other required information sent separately must be postmarked by May 15 and mailed to:
Aspire Scholarship
Maine Community Foundation
245 Main Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
Incomplete applications or those postmarked after this date will not be processed.
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 business letter format summarizing your educational activities this year, particularly with regard to your music, and your goals for next year (grammar, spelling, and punctuation 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. There is no required minimum word count for your letter, but it should not exceed two pages double-spaced. Applications and other required information sent separately must be postmarked by April 1 and mailed to:
Information must be postmarked by April 1 and returned to:
Guidance Office
Mount Desert Island High School
PO Box 180
Mt. Desert, ME 04660
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 business letter format summarizing your educational activities this year, particularly with regard to your medical-related studies, and your goals for next year (grammar, spelling, and punctuation count); and a copy of your most recent college transcript, indicating a minimum GPA of 2.5, 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. There is no required minimum word count for your letter, but it should not exceed two pages double-spaced.
Applications and other required information sent separately must be postmarked by April 15 and mailed to:
Howard and Constance Bennett Scholarship Fund
Maine Community Foundation
245 Main Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
Incomplete applications or those postmarked after this date will not be processed.
Annette M. Brown Scholarship
Annette M. Brown Scholarship recipients who are in good academic standing are invited to apply for renewal consideration for the upcoming academic year.
Please submit a typed personal statement in business letter format summarizing your educational activities this year and your goals for next year (grammar, spelling, and punctuation count); and a copy of your most recent college transcript (i.e., from your fall semester; do not wait to submit your year-end transcript.) A printout from the internet is not acceptable. There is no required minimum word count for your letter, but it should not exceed two pages double-spaced. Your renewal request must also include:
- 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).
Applications and other required information sent separately must be postmarked by June 1 and mailed to:
Annette M. Brown Scholarship Fund
Maine Community Foundation
245 Main Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
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 up to four years of college.
Please submit a typed personal statement in business letter format summarizing your academic and extra-curricular experiences this year, and your goals for next year (grammar, spelling, and punctuation 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. There is no required minimum word count for your letter, but it should not exceed two pages double-spaced.
Applications and other required information sent separately must be postmarked by April 10 and mailed to:
Maine Community Foundation
245 Main Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
Incomplete applications or those postmarked after this date will not be processed.
Challenger Memorial Scholarship
Challenger Memorial Scholarship recipients in good academic standing who will be enrolled full-time in the coming academic year are invited to submit a Challenger Memorial Scholarship renewal application (available in PDF or RTF format). Your submission must include a typed personal statement in business letter format telling us about this year's experiences and your hopes and aspirations for next year (grammar, spelling, and punctuation 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 and other required information sent separately must be postmarked by May 1 and mailed to:
Challenger Memorial Scholarship
Maine Community Foundation
245 Main Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
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.
Please submit a typed personal statement in business letter format telling us about your college experiences and your goals for next year (grammar, spelling, and punctuation 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.
Applications and other required information sent separately must be postmarked by May 1 and mailed to:
Guidance Office
Fort Fairfield Middle High School
28 High School Drive
Fort Fairfield, ME 04742
Incomplete applications or those postmarked after this date will not be processed.
Ira Cobe College Scholarship
Ira Cobe College Scholarship recipients in good academic standing are invited to submit an Ira Cobe College Scholarship application (available in PDF or RTF format) 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 and other required information sent separately must be postmarked by May 1 and mailed to:
Ira Cobe College Scholarship
Maine Community Foundation
245 Main Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
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 in good academic standing are invited to apply for renewal consideration for the upcoming academic year.
Please submit a typed personal statement in business letter format telling us about your college experiences and your goals for next year (grammar, spelling, and punctuation 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.
Applications and other required information sent separately must be postmarked by May 1 and mailed to:
John S. and Marjoria R. Cunningham Scholarship
Maine Community Foundation
245 Main Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
Incomplete submissions 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.
Please submit a typed personal statement in business letter format describing your college experiences (grammar, spelling, and punctuation 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.
Applications and other required information sent separately must be postmarked by May 1 and mailed to:
Cushman Scholarship
Maine Community Foundation
245 Main Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
Incomplete applications or those postmarked after this date will not be processed.
Edith M. Daso Scholarship
Students who received an Edith M. Daso Scholarship prior to 2010 are invited to apply for renewal consideration for the upcoming academic year.
Preference is given to applicants who maintain a C average or better. Please submit a typed personal statement in business letter format describing your college experiences (grammar, spelling, and punctuation 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.
Applications and other required information sent separately must be postmarked by May 1 and mailed to:
Applications must be postmarked by May 1 and returned to:
Edith M. Daso Scholarship
Maine Community Foundation
245 Main Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
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 business letter format describing your college experiences (grammar, spelling, and punctuation 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 and other required information sent separately must be postmarked by April 15 and mailed to:
Clare Grindal
138 Caterpillar Road
Sargentville, ME 04673
Incomplete applications or those postmarked after this date will not be processed.
Laurence M. and Phyllis M. Drisko Scholarship
Drisko 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 business letter format telling us about your college experiences and your goals for next year (grammar, spelling, and punctuation 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.
Applications and other required information sent separately must be postmarked by April 1 and mailed to:
Drisko Scholarship Fund
Narraguagus High School
1611 Main Street
Harrington, ME 04643
Incomplete applications or those postmarked after this date will not be processed.
Maynard and Clara Eldridge Scholarship
Maynard and Clara Eldridge Scholarship recipients in good academic standing who are preparing for a career in agriculture, veterinary training, environmental protection or comparable education pursuits are invited to apply for renewal consideration for the upcoming academic year.
Please submit a typed personal statement in business letter format describing your college experiences (grammar, spelling, and punctuation 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.
Applications and other required information sent separately must be postmarked by May 1 and mailed to:
Maynard and Clara Eldridge Scholarship
Maine Community Foundation
245 Main Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
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.
Please submit a typed personal statement in business letter format telling us about your college experiences and your goals for next year (grammar, spelling, and punctuation count); and a copy of your most recent college transcript as of the March 18 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 and other required information sent separately must be postmarked by March 18 and mailed to:
Margaret B. & Mary E. Franklin Scholarship
Guidance Office
Ellsworth High School
299 State Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
Incomplete applications or those postmarked after this date will not be processed.
M. Alton French Scholarship
M. Alton French college scholarship recipients in good academic standing are invited to submit a renewal application (available in PDF or RTF format) for consideration in the upcoming academic year.
Applications and other required information sent separately must be postmarked by June 1 and mailed to:
M. Alton French Scholarship
Maine Community Foundation
245 Main Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
Incomplete applications or those postmarked after this date will not be processed.
Please save the last Saturday in June for a personal interview, which is encouraged but not required for renewal applicants.
Guy P. Gannett Scholarship
Guy P. Gannett Scholarship recipients in good academic standing are invited to submit a renewal application (available in PDF or RTF format) for consideration in the upcoming academic year.
Applications and other required information sent separately must be postmarked by May 1 and mailed to:
Guy P. Gannett Scholarship
Maine Community Foundation
245 Main Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
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 an application (available in PDF or RTF format) for renewal consideration in the upcoming academic year.
Applications and other required information sent separately must be postmarked by April 1 and mailed to:
Island Institute Scholarship
Maine Community Foundation
245 Main Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
Incomplete applications or those postmarked after this date will not be processed.
Chet Jordan Leadership Award
Chet Jordan Leadership Award recipients in good academic standing are invited to apply for renewal consideration for the upcoming academic year.
Please submit a typed personal statement in business letter format telling us about your college experiences, your goals for next year and how the Chet Jordan Leadership Award has impacted you (grammar, spelling, and punctuation 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 and other required information sent separately must be postmarked by April 15 and mailed to:
Chet Jordan Leadership Award
Maine Community Foundation
245 Main Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
Incomplete applications or those postmarked after this date will not be processed.
Marilla W. and Harold A. Lund Scholarship
Please note that the application deadline is April 15.
Marilla W. and Harold A. Lund 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 business letter format telling us about your college experiences and your goals for next year (grammar, spelling, and punctuation 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 and other required information sent separately must be postmarked by April 15 and mailed to:
Marilla W. and Harold A. Lund Scholarship
Maine Community Foundation
245 Main Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
Incomplete submissions or those postmarked after this date will not be processed.
Hattie A. and Fred C. Lynam Scholarship
Hattie A. and Fred C. Lynam Scholarship recipients in good academic standing are invited to apply for renewal consideration for the upcoming academic year. Preference will be given to applicants who maintain a C average or better and whose families reside on Mount Desert Island at the time of application.
Please submit a typed personal statement in business letter format describing your college experiences (grammar, spelling, and punctuation 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.
Applications and other required information sent separately must be postmarked by May 1 and mailed to:
Hattie A. and Fred C. Lynam Scholarship
Maine Community Foundation
245 Main Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
Incomplete applications or those postmarked after this date will not be processed.
Maine Antique Digest Scholarship
Recipients of the Maine Antique Digest Scholarship Fund 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 business letter format describing your college experiences (grammar, spelling and punctuation 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 and other required information sent separately must be postmarked by April 15 and mailed to:
Maine Antique Digest Scholarship
Medomak Valley High School
320 Manktown Road
Waldoboro, ME 04572
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 or higher.
Please submit a typed personal statement in business letter format summarizing your educational activities this year, particularly with regard to your pursuit of a career in education, health care, or social work; and your goals for next year (grammar, spelling, and punctuation 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. There is no required minimum word count for your letter, but it should not exceed two pages double-spaced.
Applications and other required information sent separately must be postmarked by May 1 and mailed to:
Moodey Family Scholarship
Maine Community Foundation
245 Main Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
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.
Please submit a typed personal statement in business letter format summarizing your educational activities this year and your goals for next year (grammar, spelling, and punctuation 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. There is no required minimum word count for your letter, but it should not exceed two pages double-spaced.
Applications and other required information sent separately must be postmarked by May 1 and mailed to:
Marion F. and Peter Plouff Scholarship
Maine Community Foundation
245 Main Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
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:
Point Harbor Scholarship
Sumner Memorial High School
Guidance Office
2456 US Highway 1
Sullivan, ME 04664
Tel: 207-422-3510
Rice Scholarship
Rice Scholarship recipients in good academic standing are invited to submit an application (available in PDF or RTF format) for renewal consideration in the upcoming academic year. Applications and other required information sent separately must be postmarked by May 1 and mailed to:
Rice Scholarship
Maine Community Foundation
245 Main Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
Incomplete applications or those postmarked after this date will not be processed.
James and Marilyn Rockefeller Scholarship
For those who, by circumstance or design, are on a “road less traveled” and are seeking traditional or nontraditional educational experiences that will change their life and the lives of people around them.
Rockefeller Scholarship recipients in good academic standing are invited to submit a renewal application (available in PDF or RTF format) for consideration in the upcoming academic year.
Applications and other required information sent separately must be postmarked by May 15 and mailed to:
Rockefeller Scholarship
Maine Community Foundation
245 Main Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
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 renewal consideration for the upcoming academic year.
Please submit a typed personal statement in business letter format telling us about the challenges and rewards of your year at college and your goals for next year (grammar, spelling, and punctuation count); a copy of your most recent college transcript as of the May 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.); 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 and other required information sent separately must be postmarked by May 15 and mailed to:
Spurling Scholarship
Maine Community Foundation
245 Main Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
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. Please take a moment to review the eligibility criteria.
Preference will be given to applicants studying classical music. Students of other genres of music must demonstrate a component of studio training/discipline in their curriculum.
Preference will be given to applicants studying fine arts, with special consideration given to painting, drawing, and sculpture.
Art and music, in this case, are not to be confused with architecture, interior design/decorating, landscape design/architecture and culinary arts, all of which are equally exciting endeavors, but which are not the focus of this scholarship.
If you would like to be considered for a renewal award, please submit the following materials by April 15:
- Personal Letter: Please write the Starbird Committee summarizing your progress in terms of your art/music-related experiences. There is no required minimum word count, but your letter must be in business letter format and should not exceed two pages double-spaced. Please remember that grammar, spelling, and punctuation count.
- Portfolio: Please follow the instructions on the Portfolio Requirements Form.
- Letter of Recommendation: Please submit a letter of recommendation from a current art or music teacher detailing your accomplishments and your commitment to a career in your chosen field. The letter must be current (dated after January 1, 2010), on official letterhead, contain your first and last name, and be signed by the writer, who must identify his/her relationship to you (not a family member). E-mailed letters are not acceptable.
- Transcript: A copy of your most recent school transcript showing GPA to date. (i.e., from your fall semester; do not wait to submit your year-end transcript). 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 2010-20011 academic year (please send when available).
Applications and other required information sent separately must be postmarked by April 15 and mailed to:
Pearl Starbird Scholarship
Maine Community Foundation
245 Main Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605-1613
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.
Please submit a typed personal statement in business letter format telling us about your college experiences and your goals for next year (grammar, spelling, and punctuation 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.
Applications and other required information sent separately must be postmarked by April 1 and mailed to:
Marshall Stern Scholarship
Maine Community Foundation
245 Main Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
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 are invited to apply for renewal consideration for the upcoming academic year.
Please submit a typed personal statement in business letter format telling us about your college experiences and your goals for next year (grammar, spelling, and punctuation 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.
Applications and other required information sent separately must be postmarked by May 1 and mailed to:
Swans Island Education Achievement Trust
Maine Community Foundation
245 Main Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
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
Donald W. Webber Scholarship
Donald W. Webber Scholarship recipients in good academic standing are invited to apply for renewal consideration for their sophomore year.
Please submit a typed personal statement in business letter format telling us about your college experiences and your goals for next year (grammar, spelling, and punctuation 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.
Applications and other required information sent separately must be postmarked by May 1 and mailed to:
Donald W. Webber Scholarship
Maine Community Foundation
245 Main Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
Incomplete applications or those postmarked after this date will not be processed.
Donald C. and Ruth A. Webster Scholarship
Donald C. and Ruth A. Webster Scholarship recipients in good academic standing (minimum 3.0 GPA) are invited to apply for renewal consideration for the upcoming academic year.
Please submit a typed personal statement in business letter format telling us about your college experiences and your goals for next year (grammar, spelling, and punctuation 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.
Applications and other required information sent separately must be postmarked by May 1 and mailed to:
Donald C. and Ruth A. Webster Scholarship
Maine Community Foundation
245 Main Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
Incomplete applications or those postmarked after this date will not be processed.