Each year UMA awards over a million dollars in scholarships!
Scholarships are financial awards which do not have to be repaid. Full-time and part-time UMA students have an opportunity to apply for a number of scholarships made available by the University of Maine at Augusta, the University of Maine System, and generous donations by organizations and individuals to UMA’s scholarship fund. To be eligible for the scholarships, students must annually file a FAFSA and meet federal eligibility requirements.
Explore our scholarships, specific qualifying criteria, application steps and submission deadlines.
Scholarships for new UMA students who are first time college students.
In addition to the scholarships available below, UMA encourages prospective students to review the Worthington Scholarship Foundation. This generous renewable scholarship currently benefits graduates from participating high schools in 13 Maine counties. Eligibility Guidelines can be found here. Scholarships are up to $17,000 for students attending eligible 4-year colleges ($4,250/annual awards that are renewable for up to four years).
| Scholarship | Criteria | How to Apply |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta Kiwanis Club Scholarship | Non-traditional student Demonstrated leadership Academic excellence Demonstrated financial need* | General Scholarship Application |
| Bath Iron Works (BIW) Scholarship | Good academic standing Demonstrated financial need* Preference given to BIW employees and their children | Apply by sending a letter outlining your eligibility to the Financial Aid Office No deadline |
| M. Richard Cameron Scholarship | Augusta based Criminal Justice Major Current or previous military experience Completed at least 30 academic credits | General Scholarship Application |
| Cony High School Scholarship | Cony High School graduate Demonstrated financial need* | General Scholarship Application |
| Dick Cash Scholarship | Enrolled in Jazz program Preference given to high school graduates or residents from Knox, Lincoln, or Waldo county Demonstrated financial need* | Contact the music department |
| Bruce Collier Memorial Scholarship | UMA Bangor campus student Demonstrated financial need* | No application required, selection made by UMA representatives |
| Charles Dana Danforth Scholarship | Pursuing an education in art or music Demonstrated talent, ability, and motivation | Automatically awarded to students who meet criteria |
| Dental Scholarship | Student majoring in Dental Assisting or Dental Hygiene Enrolled full-time Satisfactory Academic Progress Demonstrated financial need* | Automatically awarded to students who meet criteria |
| General Edmund W. Hill Scholarship | Awarded to a worthy student | General Scholarship Application |
| The Maine Higher Education Assistance Foundation Scholarship | Graduate of a Maine high school Good academic standing Enrolled full-time (12+ credit hours) Augusta or Lewiston-Auburn campus student Majoring in a Business related program such as Accounting, Business Management or Economics Demonstrated financial need* | No application required, selection made by UMA representatives |
| Pine Tree State Pledge | Covers the remainder costs of tuition and mandatory fees after the application of Federal, State and additional grant resources. New in-state full-time and part-time transfer students who have earned at least 30 transferable credits, and are new to the University of Maine System. Students currently attending another UMS institution are not eligible in Spring 2018. New in-state, first-time full-time students in Fall 2018. Must meet in-state residency requirements and be U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen to receive Federal financial aid. Must be eligible to receive Federal Pell grants as part of the financial aid package for the academic year. Must have met all entrance requirements and be regularly admitted to a bachelor’s degree program. Must maintain published minimum credit hour enrollment to remain qualified. Complete details on the Pine Tree State Pledge are available here. | Complete the UMA Application for Admission by December 1, 2017 for Transfer Students and February 1, 2018 for First-Time Students Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by December 1, 2017 for Transfer Students and March 1, 2018 for First-Time Students FAFSA must be submitted annually to determine continued eligibility in the Pine Tree State Pledge program. |
| President’s Scholarships – Athletic Based | Preference given to new UMA students Participating in Men’s or Women’s Basketball or Soccer | No application required, selection made by UMA representatives Contact the Athletic Director |
| President’s Scholarships – General Awards | Graduating High School Senior Top 25% of High School Rank | No application required, selection made by UMA representatives |
| President’s Scholarships – Music | New UMA student Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Music | No application required, selection made by UMA representatives Contact the Music Department |
| Richard J. and Mary Elisabeth Randall Scholarship | Named after former President Richard J. Randall, and Mary Elisabeth, Vice President Emerita of Enrollment Management. Must be enrolled in a degree program Minimum G.P.A. of 3.25 | No application required, selection made by UMA representatives |
| Lila and Vernon Segal Fund | Awarded to students from Augusta, Manchester, or Winthrop | General Scholarship Application |
| Martin & Molly Schwartz Scholarship | Single parents Student’s income falls within eligibility guidelines for AFDC (TANF) plus 20 percent Demonstrated financial need* | General Scholarship Application |
| SGA Augusta Campus & Community Leaders Scholarship | Awarded to 2 new or continuing UMA students outside of the SGA that embody the commitment to making their community stronger through engagement and leadership. Recipients will be decided by a committee formed by the SGA. | Submit an essay with a minimum of 800 words and a maximum of 1200 words talking about your efforts and engagement with the UMA community or your local community. Fall Deadline: October 5th Spring Deadline: April 5th |
| Dean’s Academic Scholarship | Awarded to first time college students Academic Excellence in high school Maintain full time enrollment at UMA Earn a UMA cumulative GPA of 3.0 each semester. | No application required, selection made by UMA representatives |
| Early College Scholarship | Awarded to graduated HS students with UMA Early College Bridge/Aspirations/Dual Credit, with 2.75 earned on all UMA early college credit Maintain full-time status at UMA Good academic status at UMA | No application required, selection made by UMA representatives |
| Adult Learner Scholarship Fund | To be defined as a “nontraditional student,” you must meet ONE of the following criteria: be over the age of 25, work full time (35 hours/week or more) while enrolled, have dependents other than a spouse, be financially independent from parents and/or considered independent for FAFSA purposes, have not received a standard high school diploma (completed with a GED, HiSET, or certificate of completion), or have delayed enrollment in college after high school for a reason other than a gap-year activity. | To apply, visit the Maine Community Foundation site and fill out the Adult Learner application form. |
Scholarships for current UMA students.
| Scholarship | Criteria | How to Apply |
|---|---|---|
| American Institute of Architects Maine Chapter Scholarship | Academic Merit Demonstrated financial need* Completed first two years of Architectural studio courses | General Scholarship Application |
| Augusta Rotary Club Scholarship | Currently enrolled student Resides in greater Augusta area Academic excellence Involved in community service Demonstrated financial need* | General Scholarship Application |
| Augusta Kiwanis Club Scholarship | Non-traditional student Demonstrated leadership Academic excellence Demonstrated financial need* | General Scholarship Application |
| Bath Iron Works (BIW) Scholarship | Good academic standing Demonstrated financial need* Preference given to BIW employees and their children | Apply by sending a letter outlining your eligibility to the Financial Aid Office No deadline |
| John Blodgett Scholarship | Currently enrolled student Good academic standing Demonstrated financial need* | General Scholarship Application |
| Business & Professional Women’s Club/Maine Futurama Foundation Scholarship | Currently enrolled student Single, female Maine Resident Alternates years between Augusta and Bangor campuses Demonstrated financial need* | General Scholarship Application |
| Calumet Educational & Literary Foundation Scholarship Award | Current UMA student with sophomore standing (30 – 45 credits) Plans for a career in government or public service Good academic standing Reside in Augusta area (zip: 04300-04399) Demonstrated financial need* | General Scholarship Application |
| M. Richard Cameron Scholarship | Augusta-based Criminal Justice Major Current or previous military experience Completed at least 30 academic credits | General Scholarship Application |
| Cony High School Scholarship | Cony High School graduate Demonstrated financial need* | General Scholarship Application |
| Dick Cash Scholarship | Enrolled in Jazz program Preference given to high school graduates or residents from Knox, Lincoln, or Waldo county Demonstrated financial need* | Contact the music department |
| Bruce Collier Memorial Scholarship | UMA Bangor campus student Demonstrated financial need* | No application required, selection made by UMA representatives |
| Celeste Cote Scholarship | Current student Majoring in biology or a related field | Students should contact an MLT faculty member for nomination for the scholarship. |
| Charles Dana Danforth Scholarship | Pursuing an education in art or music Demonstrated talent, ability, and motivation | Automatically awarded to students who meet criteria |
| Dental Scholarship | Student majoring in Dental Assisting or Dental Hygiene Enrolled full-time Satisfactory Academic Progress Demonstrated financial need* | Automatically awarded to students who meet criteria |
| Dr. Maya Angelou Leadership & Service Award | Demonstrated leadership service to UMA and/ or community Completed a minimum of 30 credit hours Minimum GPA of 2.75 | General Scholarship Application |
| Francis T. and Catherine B. Finnegan Scholarship | Bachelor of Arts in English AND/OR Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies | No application required, selection made by UMA representatives |
| Blanche Garrity Perseverance Scholarship | Must have completed 6 credit hours Cumulative GPA of a minimum of 2.0 Eligible for the Cornerstone Program Demonstrated Financial Aid * | For application and deadline contact the Cornerstone Program at UMA Bangor |
| Richard James Goggin Scholarship | Continuing student Successful completion of at least 1 year in the Business Administration program Service to UMA | General Scholarship Application |
| C. Richard Haskell Scholarship | Awarded to student’s from the Greater Portland area Active participation in athletics and recreational activities | No application required, selection made by UMA representatives |
| Edna L. Higgins Scholarship | Awarded to student’s from the Greater Portland area | No application required, selection made by UMA representatives |
| General Edmund W. Hill Scholarship | Awarded to a worthy student | General Scholarship Application |
| Lloyd J. Jewett Scholarship | Strong academic standing Resides in Kennebec Valley area Preference given to part-time students | General Scholarship Application |
| Bennett D. Katz Scholarship | Current Student Good academic standing Demonstrate Financial Need | General Scholarship Application |
| Leadership and Service Scholarship | Current Student residing in Augusta area Leadership & service to UMA and wider community Demonstrated financial need* | General Scholarship Application |
| The Maine Higher Education Assistance Foundation Scholarship | Graduate of a Maine high school Good academic standing Enrolled full-time (12+ credit hours) Augusta or Lewiston-Auburn campus student Majoring in a Business related program such as Accounting, Business Management or Economics Demonstrated financial need* | No application required, selection made by UMA representatives |
| Don Pillsbury Memorial Scholarship | Pursuing a degree in music Demonstrated talent, ability, and motivation | No application required, selection made by UMA representatives |
| President’s Scholarships – Athletic Based | Preference given to new UMA students Participating in Men’s or Women’s Basketball or Soccer | No application required, selection made by UMA representatives Contact the Athletic Director |
| President’s Scholarships – Emerging Leader | Participation in the Emerging Leaders Program | No application required, selection made by UMA representatives |
| President’s Scholarships – Honors Program | Participation in the Honors Program | No application required, selection made by UMA representatives |
| President’s Scholarships – Student Government | Serve as President of SGA at UMA, UMA Bangor, LAC, or in the Distance Education division | No application required, selection made by UMA representatives |
| Cecil E. Powers Scholarship | UMA Bangor campus student Majoring in Criminal Justice Good academic standing Demonstrated financial need* | No application required, selection made by UMA representatives |
| Vivian B. Raymond Scholarship Fund | UMA Bangor campus student Completed a minimum of 30 credits Single parent who has overcome hardship to attend UMA Bangor Demonstrated financial need* | No application required, selection made by UMA representatives |
| Richard J. and Mary Elisabeth Randall Scholarship | Named after former President Richard J. Randall, and Mary Elisabeth, Vice President Emerita of Enrollment Management. Must be enrolled in a degree program Minimum G.P.A. of 3.25 | No application required, selection made by UMA representatives |
| M. Richard Cameron Scholarship | Augusta Based Criminal Justice major Has current or previous military experience Completed 30 academic credits | General Scholarship Application |
| Lila and Vernon Segal Fund | Awarded to students from Augusta, Manchester, or Winthrop | General Scholarship Application |
| Martin & Molly Schwartz Scholarship | Single parents Student’s income falls within eligibility guidelines for AFDC (TANF) plus 20 percent Demonstrated financial need* | General Scholarship Application |
| SCORE Scholarship | Dedicated and successful business student in a Bachelor degree Demonstrates a high level of interest in small business GPA of 3.0 or higher | No application required, selection made by UMA representatives |
| Student Government Association – Augusta Based | Current Augusta-based student Completed 2 consecutive semesters Demonstrated campus leadership Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 | General Scholarship Application |
| Patrick J. Sullivan Memorial Scholarship | UMA Music student who exhibits positive attitude, determination, imagination and a creative spirit | General Scholarship Application |
| SGA Augusta Campus & Community Leaders Scholarship | Awarded to 2 new or continuing UMA students outside of the SGA that embody the commitment to making their community stronger through engagement and leadership. Recipients will be decided by a committee formed by the SGA. | Submit an essay with a minimum of 800 words and a maximum of 1200 words talking about your efforts and engagement with the UMA community or your local community. Fall Deadline: October 5th Spring Deadline: April 5th |
| Kenneth C. Ward Scholarship | Currently a UMA freshman or sophomore Demonstrated proficiency in math | No application required, selection made by UMA representatives |
| Adult Learner Scholarship Fund | To be defined as a “nontraditional student,” you must meet ONE of the following criteria: be over the age of 25, work full time (35 hours/week or more) while enrolled, have dependents other than a spouse, be financially independent from parents and/or considered independent for FAFSA purposes, have not received a standard high school diploma (completed with a GED, HiSET, or certificate of completion), or have delayed enrollment in college after high school for a reason other than a gap-year activity. | To apply, visit the Maine Community Foundation site and fill out the Adult Learner application form. |
Scholarships for students who are transferring to UMA and for students who are readmitting to UMA
| Scholarship | Criteria | How to Apply |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta Kiwanis Club Scholarship | Non-traditional student Demonstrated leadership Academic excellence Demonstrated financial need* | General Scholarship Application |
| Bath Iron Works (BIW) Scholarship | Good academic standing Demonstrated financial need* Preference given to BIW employees and their children | Apply by sending a letter outlining your eligibility to the Financial Aid Office No deadline |
| John Blodgett Scholarship | Currently enrolled student Good academic standing Demonstrated financial need* | General Scholarship Application |
| Business & Professional Women’s Club/Maine Futurama Foundation Scholarship | Currently enrolled student Single, female Maine Resident Alternates years between Augusta and Bangor campuses Demonstrated financial need* | General Scholarship Application |
| M. Richard Cameron Scholarship | Augusta based Criminal Justice Major Current or previous military experience Completed at least 30 academic credits | General Scholarship Application |
| Cony High School Scholarship | Cony High School graduate Demonstrated financial need* | General Scholarship Application |
| Dick Cash Scholarship | Enrolled in Jazz program Preference given to high school graduates or residents from Knox, Lincoln, or Waldo county Demonstrated financial need* | Contact the music department |
| Bruce Collier Memorial Scholarship | UMA Bangor campus student Demonstrated financial need* | No application required, selection made by UMA representatives |
| Charles Dana Danforth Scholarship | Pursuing an education in art or music Demonstrated talent, ability, and motivation | Automatically awarded to students who meet criteria |
| Dental Scholarship | Student majoring in Dental Assisting or Dental Hygiene Enrolled full-time Satisfactory Academic Progress Demonstrated financial need* | Automatically awarded to students who meet criteria |
| Dr. Maya Angelou Leadership & Service Award | Demonstrated leadership service to UMA and/ or community Completed a minimum of 30 credit hours Minimum GPA of 2.75 | General Scholarship Application |
| Edna L. Higgins Scholarship | Awarded to student’s from the Greater Portland area | No application required, selection made by UMA representatives |
| General Edmund W. Hill Scholarship | Awarded to a worthy student | General Scholarship Application |
| Lloyd J. Jewett Scholarship | Strong academic standing Resides in Kennebec Valley area Preference given to part-time students | General Scholarship Application |
| The Maine Higher Education Assistance Foundation Scholarship | Graduate of a Maine high school Good academic standing Enrolled full-time (12+ credit hours) Augusta or Lewiston-Auburn campus student Majoring in a Business related program such as Accounting, Business Management or Economics Demonstrated financial need* | No application required, selection made by UMA representatives |
| Don Pillsbury Memorial Scholarship | Pursuing a degree in music Demonstrated talent, ability, and motivation | No application required, selection made by UMA representatives |
| Cecil E. Powers Scholarship | UMA Bangor campus student Majoring in Criminal Justice Good academic standing Demonstrated financial need* | No application required, selection made by UMA representatives |
| President’s Scholarships – Athletic Based | Preference given to new UMA students Participating in Men’s or Women’s Basketball or Soccer | No application required, selection made by UMA representatives Contact the Athletic Director |
| President’s Scholarships – Music | New UMA student Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Music | No application required, selection made by UMA representatives Contact the Music Department |
| Vivian B. Raymond Scholarship Fund | UMA Bangor campus student Completed a minimum of 30 credits Single parent who has overcome hardship to attend UMA Bangor Demonstrated financial need* | No application required, selection made by UMA representatives |
| Richard J. and Mary Elisabeth Randall Scholarship | Named after former President Richard J. Randall, and Mary Elisabeth, Vice President Emerita of Enrollment Management. Must be enrolled in a degree program Minimum G.P.A. of 3.25 | No application required, selection made by UMA representatives |
| Lila and Vernon Segal Fund | Awarded to students from Augusta, Manchester, or Winthrop | General Scholarship Application |
| Martin & Molly Schwartz Scholarship | Single parents Student’s income falls within eligibility guidelines for AFDC (TANF) plus 20 percent Demonstrated financial need* | General Scholarship Application |
| SCORE Scholarship | Dedicated and successful business student in a Bachelor degree Demonstrates a high level of interest in small business GPA of 3.0 or higher | No application required, selection made by UMA representatives |
| SGA Augusta Campus & Community Leaders Scholarship | Awarded to 2 new or continuing UMA students outside of the SGA that embody the commitment to making their community stronger through engagement and leadership. Recipients will be decided by a committee formed by the SGA. | Submit an essay with a minimum of 800 words and a maximum of 1200 words talking about your efforts and engagement with the UMA community or your local community. Fall Deadline: October 5th Spring Deadline: April 5th |
| Transfer Scholarship | Awarded to transfer cumulative college GPA minimum of 2.75 based on last college attended, maintain full time UMA status, UMA cum GPA of 3.0 | No application required, selection made by UMA representatives |
| Adult Learner Scholarship Fund | To be defined as a “nontraditional student,” you must meet ONE of the following criteria: be over the age of 25, work full time (35 hours/week or more) while enrolled, have dependents other than a spouse, be financially independent from parents and/or considered independent for FAFSA purposes, have not received a standard high school diploma (completed with a GED, HiSET, or certificate of completion), or have delayed enrollment in college after high school for a reason other than a gap-year activity. | To apply, visit the Maine Community Foundation site and fill out the Adult Learner application form. |
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