External scholarship announcements are posted in the order they are received. Please check this page regularly for updates.

VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship
Date Posted: 9/30/2011
Eligibility: Students in grades 9-12
Amount: $30,000
Deadline: November 1, 2011
Application: http://www.vfw.org/Community/Voice-of-Democracy/

Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student
Date Posted: 10/6/2011
Eligibility: High school seniors planning to pursue a 4-year college degree; U.S. citizens
Amount: $1,000-$15,000 per year
Deadline: December 2, 2011
Application: http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/

Zonta Club Scholarships
Date Posted: 10/6/2011
Eligibility: Women planning to pursue education at a 2 or 4-year college in Maine
Amount: Two $1,000 Zonta Scholarships (any field); One $1,000 Myrt Willey Scholarship (business field); One $1,000 Lillian Wall Scholarship (special education field)
Deadline: March 15, 2012
Application: Zonta Club Scholarship Application

Zonta Club of Bangor – Young Women in Public Affairs Award
Date Posted: 10/7/2011
Eligibility: Women age 16-19, living or studying in a Zonta district/region
Amount: $1,000-$3,000
Deadline: February 1, 2012 to Zonta Club of Bangor, Attn: Scholarship Committee, PO Box 1904, Bangor ME 04402-1904
Application: Young Women in Public Affairs Application

Maine Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers Scholarships
Date Posted: 10/11/2011
Eligibility: Maine high school seniors planning to pursue a career in civil engineering
Amount: (2) $2,000
Deadline: January 31, 2012
Application: Civil Engineering Scholarship Application

Miss Maine Scholarship Program
Date Posted: 10/13/2011
Eligibility: Females ages 13-24
Amount: Undetermined
Deadline: November 5, 2011
Application: Pageant Contestant Information
Miss Maine Scholarship Pageant Application (ages 17-24)
Miss Maine’s Outstanding Teen Pageant Application (ages 13-17)

National Co-op Scholarship Program
Date Posted: 10/20/2011
Eligibility: Cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or better and must be accepted for the 2012-13 academic year at one of the WACE Partner Institutions.
Amount: $6,000-$30,000
Deadline: February 15, 2012
Application: www.co-op.edu

Hood Sportsmanship Scholarship
Date Posted: 10/25/2011
Eligibility: High school seniors who have participated in a varsity sport, plan to pursue post secondary education, earned a 3.0 GPA or higher, and involved in community service.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: February 1, 2012
Application: www.hood.com

AXA Achievement Scholarship
Date Posted: 10/27/2011
Eligibility: Seniors planning to attend college, who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their activities in school, the community, or the workplace.
Amount: $10,000-$25,000
Deadline: December 1, 2011
Application: www.axa-achievement.com

AXA Achievement Community Scholarship
Date Posted: 10/27/2011
Eligibility: Seniors planning to attend college, who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their activities in school, the community, or the workplace.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: February 1, 2012
Application: www.axa-achievement.com

KFC Colonel’s Scholars
Date Posted: 10/28/2011
Eligibility: High school seniors planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree in a public college/university in Maine, U.S. Citizen, 2.75 GPA or better, demonstrate financial need.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: February 8, 2012
Application: www.kfcscholars.org

Clyde Russell Scholarship Fund
Date Posted: 10/31/2011
Eligibility: One scholarship for high school seniors planning to attend a 4-year college, and another for high school seniors planning to attend a Maine Community College.
Amount: $2,000-$10,000
Deadline: February 1, 2012
Application: www.clyderussellscholarshipfund.org

Army ROTC Scholarship
Date Posted: 11/4/2011
Eligibility: High school seniors applying to UMaine, UMA, Husson University, Thomas College, or Colby College; interest in becoming an Army Officer; minimum GPA 2.5; minimum  SAT 920 (math and critical reading).
Amount: Full tuition, $300-$500 per month for living expenses, and additional allowances for books and fees.
Deadline: January 10, 2012
Application: Create an account; then visit the application website.

UMaine Pulp and Paper Scholarship
Date Posted: 11/4/2011
Eligibility: High school seniors applying to UMaine, and planning to major in engineering, engineering technology, forestry management, or forest operations.
Amount: Full tuition
Deadline: December 31, 2011
Application: http://www.mainepulpaper.org/scholarships/scholarship.htm

BK Scholars
Date Posted: 11/8/2011
Eligibility: High school seniors who are employees of Burger King or children of employees.
Amount: $1,000-$50,000
Deadline: January 10, 2012
Application: http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org

UMaine Visual Art Scholarship
Date Posted: 11/8/2011
Eligibility: High school seniors applying to UMaine, majoring in studio art, art history, or art education.
Amount: $1,000-$2,000
Deadline: January 25, 2012
Application: UMaine Visual Art Scholarship Application

National MS Society Scholarship
Date Posted: 11/30/2011
Eligibility: High school seniors who have multiple sclerosis (MS) or who have a parent with MS.
Amount: $1,000-$3,000
Deadline: January 13, 2012
Application: www.nationalMSsociety.org/scholarship

JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship
Date Posted: 12/1/2011
Eligibility: High school seniors pursuing post secondary education
Amount: $150-$1,000
Deadline: January 13, 2012
Application: www.usjcisenate.org

The American Legion Scholarships
Date Posted: 12/5/2011
Eligiblity: Veterans and their dependents
Amount: Varies depending on scholarship
Deadline: Varies depending on scholarship
Applications: www.legion.org/scholarships

Hancock County Extension Homemakers Scholarship
Date Posted: 12/13/2011
Eligibility: Graduating high school senior, planning to enroll full time in college next year, and is a resident of Hancock County.
Amount: $400
Deadline: April 6, 2012
Application: Hancock County Extension Homemakers Scholarship

Best Buy Scholarship
Date Posted: 1/3/2012
Eligibility: Students grades 9-12 living in the U.S. & Puerto Rico.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 15, 2012
Application: www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com

Senator George J. Mitchell Scholarship
Date Posted: 1/4/2012
Eligibility: Maine high school seniors planning to attend a 2 or 4-year college.
Amount: $1,500 per year (for up to four years)
Deadline: Application by April 1, 2012; supporting materials by May 1, 2012
Application: www.mitchellinstitute.org

A. Leigh Phillips Scholarship
Date Posted: 1/4/2012
Eligibility: Students with disabilities identified under IDEA and Chapter 101 pursuing post secondary education.
Amount: $700
Deadline: March 2, 2012
Application: www.madsec.org

Maine Society of Professional Engineers Scholarship
Date Posted: 1/11/2012
Eligibility: Maine high school seniors planning to earn a degree in engineering.
Deadline: March 1, 2012
Amount: TBA
Application: ME Society of Professional Engineers

Penobscot Retired Teachers Association Scholarships
Date Posted: 1/11/2012
Eligibility: Both the Penobscot Retired Teachers Scholarships (2) and the Frances Constantine Stearns Scholarship (1) are for Penobscot County high school seniors planning to major in education. The Stearns Scholarship is specifically for those planning to teach Pre K – 8th grade.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 5, 2012
Applications: Penobscot Retired Teachers Scholarships; Stearns Scholarship

Maine State Employees Association Scholarships
Date Posted: 1/11/2012
Eligibility: High school seniors planning to pursue post secondary education, who are dependents of dues paying MSEA members (not teachers).
Amount: $500 – $1,500
Deadline: April 16, 2012
Application: www.mseaseiu.org

Margaret Chase Smith Essay Contest
Date Posted: 1/20/2012
Eligibility: Maine high school seniors
Amount: $25-$500
Deadline: April 2, 2012
Application: www.mcslibrary.org

Maine Innkeepers Education Foundation Scholarship
Date Posted: 1/20/2012
Eligibility: Maine students pursuing a career in the lodging or foodservice field, or any family members of Active or Allied members, or their employees or their families pursuing a non-hospitality career.
Amount: TBA
Deadline: April 6, 2012
Application: Maine Innkeepers Education Foundation Scholarship

National Association of Women in Construction Scholarship
Date Posted: 1/20/2012
Eligibility: Students who are enrolled in or plan to enroll in a construction related program of study.
Amount: $500-$1,000
Deadline: May 1, 2012
Application: National Association of Women in Construction Scholarship

Verso Paper Corporation Scholarships
Date Posted: 1/20/2012
Eligibility: General Mill Scholarship for children/grandchildren of mill employees; Future Papermakers Scholarship for local area high school seniors who plan to pursue post secondary education in chemical, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or pulp and paper science; KVCC Pulp and Paper Associate Degree Technology Scholarship for students pursuing that degree at KVCC.
Amount: $500-$1,000
Deadline: Varied depending on scholarship.
Applications: General Mill Scholarship
Verso Future Papermakers Scholarship
Pulp and Paper Technology Scholarship

Buick Achievers Scholarships
Date Posted: 1/20/2012
Eligibility: Students planning to attend a 4-year college/university and major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design, or business, with an interest in the automotive industry.
Amount: $2,000-$25,000
Deadline: February 29, 2012
Application: www.buickachievers.com

Hancock County 4-H Leaders’ Association Scholarship
Date Posted: 1/25/2012
Eligibility: Current or past Hancock County 4-H members, pursuing higher education in an accredited traditional or non-traditional post-secondary program.
Amount: Up to $600
Deadline: April 27, 2012
Application: Hancock County 4-H Leaders’ Association Scholarship

Chet Jordan Leadership Award
Date Posted: 1/25/2012
Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors who are achieving their goals despite hardship, adversity, or disability.
Amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: April 15, 2012
Application: www.mainecf.org

Check out all of the scholarship opportunities on the Maine Community Foundation website!

Machias Savings Bank Scholarship
Date Posted: 1/31/2012
Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue post secondary education and reside/attend high school within the marketing areas of Machias Savings Bank. Applicants must have maintained a “B” average during their senior year of high school and must demonstrate financial need.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 13, 2012
Application: Machias Savings Bank Scholarship

MES Foundation Scholarships
Date Posted: 2/6/2012
Please visit their website for details on eligibility, amounts, deadlines, and applications.
www.mesfoundation.com

Alpha One Powering Education Scholarship
Date Posted: 2/6/2012
Eligibility: Applicants must have a documented disability, at least a “B” average, and are planning to pursue higher education after attending high school in Maine.
Amount: Up to $2,000
Deadline: April 1, 2012
Application: www.alphaonenow.org

Maine State Grange Agricultural Scholarship
Date Posted: 2/8/2012
Eligibility: Students pursuing a career in agriculture.
Amount: $500
Deadline: April 30, 2012
Application: www.mainestategrange.org

WBRC Architects-Engineers Centennial Scholarships
Date Posted: 2/9/2012
Eligibility: Applicants must be planning to major in architecture or engineering, displays good citizenship through participation in school and community activities, and must have at least a “B-” GPA.
Amount: $500
Deadline:  May 1, 2012
Application: www.wbrcae.com

Simon Youth Foundation Scholarships
Date Posted: 2/10/2012
Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors living within 50 miles of a Simon Property Mall (Bangor Mall), and planning to attend a 2 or 4-year college, university, or vocational-technical school. Employees or family members of employees are not eligible.
Amount: Up to $2,500
Deadline: March 1, 2012
Application: www.syf.org

Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY)
Date Posted: 2/13/2012
Eligibility: High school seniors who are outstanding scholar athletes.
Amount: $7,500
Deadline: March 19, 2012
Application: www.sammyapplication.com

Maine Driver Education Association (MEDEA) Scholarship
Date Posted: 2/14/2012
Eligibility: Students pursuing post secondary education who were instructed in Driver Education by an instructor that is a member of the MEDEA.
Amount: $250
Deadline: April 15, 2012
Application: MEDEA Scholarship

Global Eyes Scholarship
Date Posted: 2/15/2012
Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 30, 2012
Application: www.ciee.org/globaleyes

Mary Beal Scholarship
Date Posted: 2/17/2012
Eligibility: Maine high school seniors planning to enroll at Beal College in July or September.
Amount: $500
Deadline: May 1, 2012
Application: www.bealcollege.edu

Ruffed Grouse Society Scholarship
Date Posted: 2/17/2012
Eligibility:  Maine high school seniors who plan to study wildlife conservation, conservation law enforcement, forest management or a related field.
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: April 2, 2012
Application: www.ruffedgrousemaine.com/scholarship.html

Other scholarship resources:
www.collegeboard.org
www.studentscholarships.org
www.fastweb.com
www.mainecf.org
www.famemaine.com
www.fastaid.com
www.collegeanswer.com
www.mesfoundation.com
www.scholarship-page.com
www.princetonreview.com
www.college-scholarships.com
www.scholarships.com
www.collegenet.com
www.scholarshipexperts.com
www.scholarshiphunter.com
www.anycollege.com
www.petersons.com
www.studentaid.ed.gov