Application Open Until April 15th

ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible for consideration, applicants must:

A. Have been born in or have been a legal resident of the State of Maine for at least four years; or have at least one parent who was born in or has been a legal resident of the State of Maine for at least four years. 

B. Not have reached his/her 25th birthday by June 30 of the application year.

C. Have completed at least one full academic year and be currently enrolled in a minimum of twelve semester hours -- or the equivalent in quarters/hours/courses -- as a baccalaureate degree candidate, according to the standards of the college/university.  The school must be a four-year degree granting, non-profit institution of higher learning in the State of Maine.

NOTE: No first-year college students are eligible for this scholarship, and the funds cannot be applied to graduate school work or community college work.

D. Submit a “student’s copy” transcript (furnished by the registrar) of all college/university grades in the semesters preceding the application date and showing a grade point average of not less than 3.2, or the equivalent thereof.

E. Submit a typed composition of up to 750 words in response to ONE of the two questions on the current year’s application form.

F. Submit a current resume, limited to 2 pages, including information on coursework, academic honors, awards/scholarships, leadership, work and volunteer experience.  

G. Submit the application via the online form no later than midnight ET April 15th of the application year. No extensions. 

H. Optional: Applicants may submit a sample of work (e.g., prose, poetry, articles, art) to give reviewers a deeper understanding of the applicant.

PROCESS: The Scholarship Committee shall recommend the best candidate(s) based on merit. The number of scholarships awarded shall depend on the quality of the applications submitted and the total funds available. The name(s) of each awardee recommended by the Scholarship Committee will be submitted to the  Board of Directors for review.

The Committee will notify each awardee in writing of his/her selection and the scholarship funds will be sent to that student’s school for use in tuition payments in August.

If, after an award is made, a student is put on academic probation or fails to attend the institution during the subsequent semester, the student should attempt in good faith to return the scholarship funds.

Students are allowed to re-apply for the scholarship in subsequent years, but individuals are only eligible to receive one scholarship from this program.

FAQ:

What if I have a question?
Questions about the scholarship program can be directed to mssfscholarship@gmail.com.

How do I know if the committee has received my materials?
You will receive a confirmation of receipt within 72 hours of submitting your application. If not, please resubmit information and check your spam account.

What needs to be submitted to complete my application?
All applications must include a complete application form (online) 

SPECIAL AWARDS

The Marjorie Pearson Memorial award will go to an outstanding female applicant with strong academic performance who also demonstrates superior volunteer leadership, as well as a passion for the State of Maine.   This award is worth $1,500.