Scholarships 2008 - 2009

Leon Abbott Memorial Scholarship (Rockland Valley Scottish Rite 32nd Degree Masons)

 

Eligibility:  Child/grandchild of a Scottish Rite Mason in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction (NMJ) or member of a youth organization sponsored by the Masonic fraternity in the NMJ or graduate of one of the 32nd degree Masonic Learning Centers for Children in the NMJ.

 

Application:  Available in Student Services and online at www.supremecouncil.org

 

Deadline:  April 1, 2008

Amount:  $1,000

 

Field: 

Gender: 

Essay:  No

 

 

 

 

 

 

HS Senior:  YES

Post Grad:  YES

Pre Grad:  No

 

 

 

 

 

 

For More Information:  www.supremecouncil.org    (Click on “Philanthropy)

 

 

 

I. Joel Abromson Memorial Scholarship (Equality Maine)

 

Eligibility:  Maine HS senior accepted at any institution of higher learning, essay topic: "How can schools become safer for all students regardless of their sexual orientation or gender expression?"

 

Application:  Information on website AFTER JANUARY 10, 2008

 

Deadline:  April 15, 2008

Amount:  $1,000

 

Field: 

Gender: 

Essay:  Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

HS Senior:  YES

Post Grad:  No

Pre Grad:  No

 

 

 

 

 

 

For More Information:  www.equalitymaine.org

 

 

 

Alpha One “Powering Education” Scholarship

 

Eligibility:  Disabled student receiving education within the State of Maine; B average or equilvalent GPA; acceptance letter from post secondary institution.

 

Application:  Available in Student Services.

 

Deadline:  April 4, 2008

Amount:  $2,000.00

 

Field: 

Gender: 

Essay:  No

 

 

 

 

 

 

HS Senior:  YES

Post Grad:  YES

Pre Grad:  No

 

 

 

 

 

 

For More Information:  www.alphaonenow.org

 

 

 

American Association of University Women Scholarship

 

Eligibility:  Graduating female senior who will be attending an accredited four-year college or university.  Qualifications include high academic standing, good character, and participation in school or community activities. Both merit and need will be considered.

 

Application:  Available in Student Services

 

Deadline:  April 15, 2008

Amount:  $1,000

 

Field: 

Gender:  Female

Essay:  Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

HS Senior:  YES

Post Grad:  No

Pre Grad:  No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship

Winslow-Holbrook-Merritt, Unit #1

 

Eligibility:  Graduating senior or post-graduate child of a veteran, in good standing, with financial need.

 

Application:  Available in Student Services.

 

Deadline:  May 15, 2008

Amount:  Varies

 

Field: 

Gender: 

Essay:  No

 

 

 

 

 

 

HS Senior:  YES

Post Grad:  YES

Pre Grad:  No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

American Legion Children and Youth Scholarships

 

Eligibility:  Financial need

 

Application:  Available in Student Services and online.

 

Deadline:  May 1, 2008

Amount:  $500 (7 scholarships available)

 

Field: 

Gender: 

Essay:  No

 

 

 

 

 

 

HS Senior:  YES

Post Grad:  YES

Pre Grad:  No

 

 

 

 

 

 

For More Information:  www.mainelegion.org/scholar.htm

 

 

 

Aqua Maine Inc. Scholarship

 

Eligibility:  Senior who is a water company customer.

 

Application:  Use District Scholarships Application and return to Student Services when completed.  Include Aqua Maine customer account number on application. 

Application available April 1, 2008.

 

Deadline:  May 1, 2008

Amount:  $500

 

Field: 

Gender: 

Essay:  No

 

 

 

 

 

 

HS Senior:  YES

Post Grad:  No

Pre Grad:  No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arthritis Foundation:  Juvenile Arthritis College Scholarships

 

Eligibility:  High school seniors or college undergraduates with juvenile arthritis or other rheumatic disease.  Must be a resident of Maine.

 

Application:  Available by mail, email or fax. 

Arthritis Foundation -  6 Chenell Drive, Suite 260 – Concord, NH  03301

Phone:  800-639-2113 or Fax:  603-224-378

Deadline:  April 11, 2008

Amount:  Three $1,000 scholarships

 

Field: 

Gender: 

Essay:  Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

HS Senior:  YES

Post Grad:  YES

Pre Grad:  No

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more information:  info.nne@arthritis.org

 

 

Artists of St. George/Odd Fellows Lodge of Tenants Harbor

 

Eligibility:  GVHS Graduating senior who is interested in pursuing a career in painting, sculpture, photography, etc.  Evidence of this must be approved by school faculty and agreeable to the representatives awarding the scholarship.  The successful applicant will be asked to submit a work of their art to the Artists of St. George Annual Art Show in July of 2008.  The artwork submitted need not be for sale.

 

Application: Use District Scholarships Application and return to Student Services when complete. 

Application available after April 1, 2008.

 

Deadline:  May 1, 2008

Amount:  $500

 

Field:  Art

Gender: 

Essay:  No

 

 

 

 

 

 

HS Senior:  YES

Post Grad:  No

Pre Grad:  No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Associated General Contractors of Maine

 

Eligibility:  Maine resident; entering or enrolled in an undergraduate construction-related field of study at an accredited Maine post-secondary institute; financial need; reasonable academic standards.

 

Application:  Available in Student Services

 

Deadline:  March 31, 2008

Amount:  varies

 

Field:  Construction-related

Gender: 

Essay:  Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

HS Senior:  YES

Post Grad:  YES

Pre Grad:  No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BEAM:  Business Education Teacher’s Child or Ward Scholarship

 

Eligibility:  Applicants must be the child or ward of a business education teacher currently teaching in a public or private school in the State of Maine, possessing appropriate certification and holding current membership in BEAM

 

Application:  Available in student services and online.

 

Deadline:  April 30, 2008

Amount:  $500

 

Field: 

Gender: 

Essay:  No