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Maine may be known for the lucrative business of lobsters, but did you also know that it has several ways for students to earn money for school, too? With these Maine scholarships, residents have the chance to win money to help pay for tuition, books, room and board, fees and more. If you don’t currently live in Maine but plan to attend one of its schools, such as: the University of Maine (UMaine), Colby College, Bowdoin College, or Maine Maritime Academy, be sure to check out this directory of scholarships for Maine students to add to your college savings fund. For even more scholarships, fill out a free ScholarshipExperts profile to discover your personalized list of possible awards.

New England Employee Benefits Council Scholarship

This award is available for undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate an interest in a career in the employee benefits field through either course of study or work experience. The applicant must be a resident of a New England state or be enrolled in a college in New England.
Award Amount

Total:  $48000

Awards:  4

Deadline

Deadline:  April 01

Russ Casey Scholarship

This scholarship is available for Maine undergraduate students who plan to pursue a career in culinary arts or hospitality. Culinary arts students will be given first consideration.
Award Amount

Total:  $3000

Awards:  3

Deadline

Deadline:  April 12

Maine Innkeepers Association Scholarship

This scholarship is available for Maine undergraduate and graduate students who plan to pursue a career in the lodging or foodservice fields, or are family members, employees, or family members of an employee of a member of the Maine Innkeepers Association.
Award Amount

Total:  $8000

Awards:  10

Deadline

Deadline:  April 12

Joseph D. Thomas Memorial Scholarship

Maine residents pursuing a major in the performing arts are eligible for this scholarship. Applicants must participate in an audition (or interview if majoring in a technical field).
Award Amount

Total:  $1500

Awards:  3

Deadline

Deadline:  April 15

Lawrence Alan Spiegel Remembrance Scholarship

Maine high school seniors are eligible to enter this essay contest. Students must submit an essay about remembrance of the Holocaust to enter.
Award Amount

Total:  $1000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  April 15

Maine State Grant Program

This award is available to Maine resident undergraduate students who are enrolled at an eligible college or university. The student must demonstrate financial need and have an EFC of $3,000 or less.
Award Amount

Total:  $15000000

Awards:  15000

Deadline

Deadline:  May 01

OMNE/Nursing Leaders of Maine Scholarship

This award is given to Maine residents planning to pursue or currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in a nursing program in Maine.
Award Amount

Total:  $1000

Awards:  2

Deadline

Deadline:  May 01

Children and Youth Scholarship

This scholarship is available for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students who are Maine residents.
Award Amount

Total:  $3500

Awards:  7

Deadline

Deadline:  May 01

Rodney C. Harmon Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is available for Maine undergraduate and graduate students who have achieved a grade point average of 2.7 or higher for the semester immediately preceding the distribution of any award.
Award Amount

Total:  $1000

Awards:  2

Deadline

Deadline:  May 03

University of Maine Adelaide G. Bunker Educational Fund

This award is available for undergraduate students at the University of Maine. Applicants must be residents of Franklin, Maine, and must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Award Amount

Total:  $1500

Awards:  2

Deadline

Deadline:  May 15