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 as a result of funding 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. Explore our scholarships, specific qualifying criteria, application steps and submission deadlines.

The 2021-2022 UMA General Scholarship Application deadline was March 19, 2021 and the application has now closed. The 2022-2023 application will open February 14, 2022.

Pine Tree State Pledge

UMA 10K

Equity & Inclusion Scholarship

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 of six high schools: Oceanside, Camden Hills, Medomak Valley, Mt. View, Searsport, and Belfast. Scholarships are up to $16,000 for students attending eligible 4-year colleges ($4,000/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.

*FAFSA prior to March 1 for each academic year in order to be considered.

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
  • Automatically awarded to students who meet criteria
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.

*FAFSA prior to March 1 for each academic year in order to be considered.

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.

*FAFSA prior to March 1 for each academic year in order to be considered.

Scholarships Local to UMA Centers

Maine Roads to Quality
The Maine Roads Scholarship Program awards money to help pay the costs of earning a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or a college degree at any level from Associate to Master’s.

Maine Development Foundation Next Step Scholarship
For adult and non-traditional students. Next Step Maine Scholarships are given to employees who are engaged in taking additional steps in their education and skill development and who are considered promising contributors to the organizations for which they work.

AAUW Scholarship Program
The AAUW Scholarship Program is intended for non-traditional female students who have been out of high school for at least one year and who wish to enroll or have already enrolled in the college.

Mid Coast Hospital Auxiliary Herb Paris Health Career Scholarship
The Mid Coast Hospital Auxiliary raises money to encourage local area students who are interested in the healthcare field.

Competitive Skills Scholarship Program
The Competitive Skills Scholarship helps workers learn new skills and Maine businesses access a qualified workforce to succeed in the changing economy. The program is open to eligible Maine residents with access to post-secondary education – including certificate programs and two- and four-year degrees – training for industry-recognized credentials, and support leading to skilled, well-compensated jobs with anticipated high employment demand.

Paul Handley Memorial Scholarship (UPDATE COMING SOON)
Scholarship assistance will be given to one UMA Brunswick Center senior student in either a UMA B.A. or B.S. degree program who has completed at least two semesters at the Center and is in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Preference shall be given to students who demonstrate volunteerism.

Maine Community Foundation Scholarship
If you are an adult returning to school, please see our Adult Learner section for funds specifically aimed at supporting you.

Competitive Skill Scholarship Program
The CareerCenter’s Competitive Skills Scholarship helps workers learn new skills and Maine businesses access a qualified workforce to succeed in the changing economy.

Futurama Continuing Education Scholarship and the Futurama Career Advancement Scholarship
DEADLINES: April 20th
The Business and Professional Women in Maine (BPW/ME) Futurama Foundation offers the Continuing Education and Career Advancement scholarships. Maine state recipients are awarded a $1,200 scholarship. The local BPW organization selects a candidate for these scholarships from the applications received. These candidates are forwarded to the Foundation for final selection at the State level.

Downeast Business and Professional Women
DEADLINE: April 30th
This local organization offers a $500 scholarship to a college student who is continuing her post-secondary education by taking at least 3 classes per semester. The scholarship money will be awarded the second semester of the recipient’s year at a college or university.

Veteran’s Administration – Fry Scholarship
Children and surviving spouses of an active duty member of the Armed Forces who died in the line of duty on or after September 11, 2001 are eligible for this benefit.

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship
For college sophomores or juniors working toward a degree in science or mathematics

Maine Roads to Quality
The Maine Roads Scholarship Program awards money to help pay the costs of earning a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or a college degree at any level from Associate to Master’s.

Maine Development Foundation Next Step Scholarship
For adult and non-traditional students

Fresh Start Scholarship
This scholarship is designed for adults entering Eastern Maine Community College (EMCC) and who have either graduated from high school prior to 2007, or left high school prior to 2007 and completed an adult diploma or GED.

Hope Milliken McNally Scholarship
For any Ellsworth High School graduate attending EMCC.

Henry L.P. Schmelzer College Transitions Fund
This scholarship is designed for nontraditional students who have successfully completed either a College Transitions program or other preparatory work AND have matriculated into a University of Maine System program. Applicants must have completed at least one successful semester of part-time enrollment. Preference is given to residents of (in priority order) Hancock County, Washington County, then statewide. The minimum award is $2000 per academic year. Awards may be renewable.

Friends of the Ellsworth Center
This scholarship provides funding to cover unforeseen expenses not covered by financial aid, and is intended for students currently enrolled in UMA courses at UMA Ellsworth Center. Awards are based on fund availability.

Alan Ferguson Educational Fund
This scholarship fund provides assistance to students pursuing training or education in healthcare at UMA Ellsworth

With local partners, the UMA Rockland Center raises scholarship funds to help you pay for college.

URock Scholarship for New Students

Due to the generosity of United Mid-Coast Charities and other local donors, UMA Rockland Center has the ability to award some scholarships for up to the cost of a course to first-time college students with financial need. In particular, we hope to encourage students who do not have access to other financial support systems. Funds must be applied directly toward tuition, book costs and University fees. Applicant must take a placement test, be a resident of Maine and have earned a GED or high school diploma.

Apply for New Student Scholarship »

URock Scholarship for Returning Students

Due to the generosity of United Mid-Coast Charities and other local donors, UMA Rockland Center has the ability to award some scholarships for up to the cost of a course to students returning to college to finish a degree after at least a 5-year absence. In particular, we hope to encourage students who do not have access to other financial support systems. Funds must be applied directly toward tuition, book costs and University fees. Applicant may need to take a placement test and must be a resident of Maine.

Apply for Returning Student Scholarship »

Coastal Senior College’s David Desjardins Scholarship
DEADLINE: August 15th for fall and December 15 for spring
Designed for an older new or returning student

The Bridget and Kenneth Paddock Scholarship 
Focused on women who are first-time college students

Rockland District Nursing Association Scholarship
DEADLINE: May 31st
If you are in good standing in an accredited nursing program, this scholarship is administered by Rockland District Nursing Association (RDNA), a community nursing service long supported by the Brown family. One scholarship award of $500 will be offered each year. As funds permit additional awards may be granted. Scholarship awards are based on financial need and college course grade point average (GPA). Applicants may reapply each year, as long as they are enrolled in an accredited nursing degree program.

James and Marilyn Rockefeller Scholarship fund 
DEADLINE: June 1st and December 1st
For residents of Knox, Waldo, or Washington counties who are 18 years and over

Maine Community Foundation
Additional scholarship opportunities for Maine residents

West Bay Rotary Club Charitable Foundation Scholarship 
The West Bay Rotary Charitable Foundation invites applications from non-profits, organizations, programs and cities or towns for donations up to $2,500. This funding shall be applied to general operations, specific projects/programs or capital needs. This is a donation request form.

The 2019 David & Beverly Worthington Scholars Fund
Due to the generosity of David and Beverly Worthington, UMA Rockland Center has the ability to award scholarship money for either the Fall 2019 or Spring 2020 semester to June 2018 or June 2019 graduates from Maine high schools.  The applicant must have a financial need and attend UMA Rockland full time.  In particular, we hope to encourage students who do not have access to other financial support systems.  Funds will be applied directly toward tuition, book costs and University fees.  The applicant must matriculate to UMA.

Competitive Skill Scholarship Program

The CareerCenter’s Competitive Skills Scholarship helps workers learn new skills and Maine businesses access a qualified workforce to succeed in the changing economy.

Maine Community Foundation Scholarship

If you are an adult returning to school, please see our Adult Learner section for funds specifically aimed at supporting you.

PCU Community Leadership Scholarship

This award is presented to a Maine college-bound high school senior, who in some unique and significant way contributes to his/her school or community as a leader.

York County Senior College Scholarship

DEADLINE: March 30th
York County Senior College awards two $500 scholarships each spring to a student who attends classes through UMA Saco Center.

Altusa International of Greater Biddeford-Saco Scholarship

DEADLINE: March 15th
This scholarship is intended for a graduate of Biddeford High School, Kennebunk High School, Massabesic High School, Old Orchard Beach High School, or Thornton Academy.

University of Maine System scholarships

Explore University of Maine System scholarships, qualifying criteria, application steps and submission deadlines.

Adults may qualify for up to $16,000 in scholarship assistance

Are you a Maine adult who wants to return to college? You may qualify for as much as $4,000 per year in scholarships for up to four years. The University of Maine System’s Adult Degree Completion Scholarship aims to help Maine people complete their academic studies.

This scholarship is for adult students returning to college after an absence of three years or more, and who are completing their very first baccalaureate degree.

When can you apply?

  • August 1 – to be considered for a full academic year award beginning in the fall semester.
  • December 1 – to be considered for a spring semester award.
  • All renewal applications are due no later than June 1 of each year.

The electronic application takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. Prior to completing this application, we recommend contacting your campus Navigator. If needed, campus Navigators can also provide a paper copy of the application.

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Applicants must meet the following criteria in order to qualify for the scholarship:

  • A resident of the state of Maine.
  • A student accepted at a University of Maine System campus seeking a first baccalaureate degree.
  • An undergraduate reentry student who has experienced a gap (three years or more) in the pursuit of postsecondary education.
  • Previously earned a minimum of 30 credits from any institution.
  • Demonstrate financial need as determined by a completed FAFSA.
  • Registered at least part time: 6‐8 credits per semester.
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The University of Maine System offers Osher New Beginnings Scholarships to encourage Maine people of all ages to try college.

Accepting new scholarship requests for the Fall 2019 semester!

Osher New Beginnings Scholarship can cover one course, including books and required materials.

Who’s Eligible?

You may qualify for an Osher New Beginnings Scholarship if you:

  • are a Maine resident,
  • have earned a high school diploma or equivalent,
  • are a first time student or have not attended college in at least three years,
  • have 30 or fewer credit hours,
  • will commit to completing a college course.

Where Can I Take Courses?

Courses are available at all Campuses, Centers, and Online.

How Can I Apply?

Students must meet with and be approved by an Advisor/Student services Coordinator in their service area. Interested students must complete the Osher New Beginnings Scholarship request form (pdf).

The Opening Doors Scholarship offers financial assistance to newly enrolled students pursuing their degree or workforce credential. Students may receive a maximum of $1,000 per semester. It is a renewable scholarship supporting adult and independent students attending one of the campuses of the University of Maine System in pursuit of higher education.

Who’s Eligible?

You may qualify for this scholarship if you:

  • are a Maine resident,
  • Must be a newly enrolled student at a UMS institution; pursing a degree OR a credential in a high demand field, as identified by the Maine Department of Labor
  • Must demonstrate financial need as determined by a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Must be registered at least part time or higher: six to eight credits
  • Maintain continuous enrollment and GPA of 2.5 or higher for renewed funding
  • Must be considered an independent student, as identified by FAFSA.

Scholarship Amounts:

  • Six to eight credits – $500 per semester
  • Nine to 11 credits – $750 per semester
  • 12+ credits – $1000 per semester

Application Process:

The electronic application takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. Prior to completing this application, we recommend contacting your campus Navigator to discuss your academic plan and eligibility.

Opening Doors Scholarship Application 

This is available to currently practicing, certified Maine K-12 teachers in the areas of mathematics, science or foreign language.

Learn more at Maine.edu

The University of Maine System Board of Trustees and State Legislature have established a number of different tuition and fee waiver programs for the benefit of students attending a university. If a student meets certain criteria, that student may qualify for reduced university tuition and, in some cases, fees.

Learn more at Maine.edu

We’re here to help.

Web: Find the latest student-specific information on MaineStreet.
Email us at: UMAFA@MAINE.EDU

Augusta Campus:

Phone: (207) 621-3412 or in-state toll-free 1-877-862-1234
In person: Student Financial Services is located on the second floor of the Randall Student Center. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.

Bangor Campus:

Phone: 207.262.7800; Fax: 207.262.7801
In Person: Stop by the Admissions Office in Lewiston Hall, 65 Texas Avenue. Bangor office hours are 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.

UMA Centers:

Contact your Student Service Coordinator

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