Four Years of Support for Qualified Students

The University of Maine at Augusta is committed to providing affordable access to a university education, and help students manage the growing costs of a college education. To help ease the financial burden UMA offers the UMA $10K scholarship program to non-Pell eligible students.
Through this scholarship program, qualified and eligible entering full-time students will receive $10,000 over the course of four years.
What is the UMA $10K scholarship and how much will I receive?
Eligible students who successfully complete a minimum of 30 UMA credits each aid year and maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA at the end of each semester will receive the UMA $10K scholarship.
Academic Year | Scholarship Amount |
Year 1 | $2,000 ($1,000/semester) |
Year 2 | $2,000 ($1,000/semester) |
Year 3 | $3,000 ($1,500/semester) |
Year 4 | $3,000 ($1,500/semester) |
Who is eligible to participate in the UMA $10K scholarship program?
- Awarded to non-Pell eligible students.
- Must complete a minimum of 24 UMA credit hours each academic year and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Eligibility will be reviewed at the end of each semester.
- Worth up to $10,000 over 8 fall/spring semesters.
- $2,000 Freshman and Sophomore standing
- $3,000 Junior and Senior standing
- Can not be combined with other institutional aid or waivers.
- Priority filing date for consideration is May 1. Funds may continue being awarded after that date and are based on availability.
- A completed FAFSA must be on file.
Is this combinable with other UMA scholarships?
Students receiving the Pine Tree State Pledge, Native American Tuition Waiver, and Employee/Employee Dependent Waiver are not eligible for the UMA $10K scholarship.
How do I apply?
- Complete the UMA Application for Admission.
- Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
That’s it! The FAFSA must be submitted annually to determine continued eligibility in the UMA $10K program. Please explore the FAQs below for more information.