by Belle Holt

Current scholarships out now for students in Maine: 

  • The Worthington Scholarship:  This scholarship awards up to $17,000 for students attending a 4-year college and for students attending a two-year community college they may be awarded up to $14,250. You must plan to attend a 2 or 4-year college in Maine to be eligible. To be eligible for a 2-year associates scholarship, students must have a GPA of C- or higher to qualify. To be eligible for a 4-year bachelor’s degree you must have a GPA of B- or high to qualify. On your FAFSA, your family expected contribution must be less than $15,000.  The application is due April 15, 2023. 
  • The Mitchell Scholarship just opened for all students of a Maine public high school. One student from every high school will be awarded 10,000 dollars in annual installments of $2,500 a year. This year the Mitchell Institute is giving out 20 more scholarships to Maine students not attending public schools. The Application closes on April 1st, 2023. 
  • Going Merry has multiple smaller scholarships to check out. 

If you are interested in learning about new scholarships check your email from Ms. Faulkner or go talk to her in the high school counseling office.