PLEASE CHECK SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CURRENT YEAR DEADLINE DATES
SCHOLARSHIP BOOK
INTRODUCTION
Applying for college is an exciting process, which involves the whole family. Planning on how to pay for that education, however, can be extremely stressful. To help families afford higher education, the Cony High School Guidance Office has compiled various outside scholarship information into this easy to read resource.
Students and parents must note that the greatest amount of financial aid is awarded by the Federal Financial Aid Program, and disbursed directly from the college to the student. In order to apply for this money, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA http://www.fafsa.ed.gov ) form must be filled out and submitted to a federal processor by the colleges’ deadlines. Each college may also require other types of financial aid forms, such as the CSS Profile Form and/or their own internal form. Please be sure to check with each school for the list of forms needed and their respective deadlines.
School based scholarships awarded on Class Day and graduation are determined by the Cony High School Scholarship Committee and are not included in this booklet. All graduating seniors who are planning to attend a post-secondary institution in the fall immediately following graduation will be considered for these scholarships.
The advantage in applying for scholarships is that these awards can either supplement a college’s financial aid package (which may not meet 100% of your financial need) or decrease the amount of borrowing. Student loans are almost inevitable – most every financial aid package includes some form of student and/or parent loan. Also, many institutions are not able to meet all of a student’s financial aid eligibility. Therefore, any additional awards that a student can find can help offset either unmeet financial need or lower student debt.
Please remember to carefully select the scholarships for which you apply, paying close attention to criteria and deadline dates. Also keep in mind that while some applications are quite involved, others may have very simple application procedures.
We hope this guide will encourage seniors to apply for scholarships, loans and awards. The organizations listed are primarily Maine organizations looking to encourage Maine students to seek post-secondary education. We would like to increase families' awareness of the many possible local, regional and state financial aid opportunities, and reassure them that financial help is available for anyone seeking high education.
We make every possible effort to update scholarship information annually. If you notice any errors, we would appreciate your bringing them to our attention.
To access this scholarship guide, please visit our website: www.augustaschools.org
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Helen Renko Lisa Plourde
Director of Guidance Career Development Facilitator
Don’t Get Hooked…
On Scholarship Scams!
It is easy to fall victim to scholarship offers that come in the mail promising thousands of dollars in scholarship money for only a nominal service fee. We strongly discourage students and parents from paying a fee to any company to assist in the scholarship search or financial aid application process.
The Hook… The Truth...
“For a fee, we provide a comprehensive list of scholarships.” / Don’t spend money on a fee-based scholarship service. The biggest and best scholarship databases are available for free on the Web.“Billions of dollars in scholarship money goes unclaimed.” / Statements about funds going unclaimed are often untrue. If funds are available, students will compete for them.
“We have a money-back guarantee.” / Legitimate scholarships are always competitive. No one can guarantee that you will win a scholarship.
“We need your credit card or bank account number” / No legitimate scholarship should require your credit card number or bank account numbers.
“We will do all the work” / To receive a scholarship, students must complete the applications and essays themselves. No one else can do the work for them.
“The national scholarship company needs you to sign the paperwork ASAP.” / An official-sounding name does not mean a company is legitimate. Scams sometimes use words like “national” and “education” in their titles.
Top 4 Scholarship Search Sites:
● www.famemaine.com
● www.fastweb.com
● www.finaid.org
● www.collegetoolkit.com
**SEE GUIDANCE BULLETIN BOARD FOR ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS.**
Report Suspected Free Scholarship Scams to:
● www.fraud.org
● www.ftc.gov
● www.bbb.org
● http://postalinspectors.uspis.gov
SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER DEADLINES
· MAINE ROADS SCHOLARSHIP
· MAINE SPORTS HALL OF FAME SCHOLAR-ATHLETE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
· MAINE STATE NURSES ASSOC. (MSNA) SCHOLARSHIP- SPRING SEMESTER
· UNIVERSITY OF MAINE ORONO - PULP & PAPER SCHOLARSHIP
JANUARY-MARCH DEADLINES
· A. LEIGH PHILLIPS SCHOLARSHIP
· AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION OF MAINE GOLF SCHOLARSHIP
· AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS (Me. Section)
· ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF MAINE, INC.
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
· AUGUSTA/GARDINER LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
· CLYDE RUSSELL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
· DEARBORN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
· DOROTHY TEMPLETON MEMORIAL JOURNALISTIC AWARD
· ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH SCHOLARSHIP
· EQUALITYMAINE FOUNDATION. – SENATOR JOE ABROMSOM
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
· HOLOCAUST HUMAN RIGHTS CENTER OF MAINE
· MAINE ADMINISTRATORS OF SERVICES FOR CHILDREN
WITH DISABILITIES (Lou Fontana Scholarship Fund)
· MAINE ADMIN. OF SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH
DISABILITIES (Leigh Phillips Scholarship)
· MAINE HEALTH PROFESSIONS LOAN – (FAME) (February thru May)
· MAINE JCI SENATE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
· MAINE MEDIA WOMEN SCHOLARSHIP
· MAINE SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
· MAINELY CHARACTER SCHOLARSHIP
· UNIVERSITY OF MAINE VISUAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
· WTS – MAINE HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
APRIL DEADLINES
· CALUMET EDUCATION & LITERARY FOUNDATION, INC. SCHOLARSHIPS
· CHET JORDAN LEADERSHIP AWARD
· CONNECTED CREDIT UNION
· EDWARDS DAM SCHOLARSHIP
· ELBERT D. AND GERTRUDE HAYFORD SCHOLARSHIP
· ELKS AUGUSTA LODGE OF ELKS #964
· ELSIE & WILLIAM VILES FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
· GEORGE V. SOULE SCHOLARSHIP
· HUSSEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP
· JEFFERSON, TOWN OF SCHOLARSHIPS AND MERIT ACHIEVEMENT AWDS.
· KENNEBEC RETIRED EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
· KENNEBEC VALLEY GARDEN CLUB-BARROWS MEM. FD SCHOL.
· MAINE AMATEUR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION JR. OLYMPIC SCHOLARSHIP
· MAINE BUS. & PROF. WOMEN’S CLUB - RACHEL E. LEMIEUX YOUTH SCHOL
· MAINE CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION
· MAINE DRIVER EDUCATION ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
APRIL DEADLINES CONTINUED…
· MAINE EDUCATIONAL SECRETARIES ASSOC. SCHOLARSHIP
· MAINE GENERAL HEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS
· MAINE INNKEEPERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
· MAINE LEGISLATURE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
· MAINE MACHINE PRODUCTS CO. SCHOLARSHIP (Central Maine Technical College)
· MAINE METAL PRODUCT ASSOC. SCHOLARSHIP
· MAINE RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION/RUSS CASEY SCHOLARSHIP
· MAINE STATE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SCHOLARSHIP
· MAINE STATE CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP
· MAINE STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
· MAINE STATE GOLF ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND
· MARGARET CHASE SMITH LIBRARY ESSAY CONTEST
· NEW DIMENSIONS FCU SCHOLARSHIP
· OMNE/NURSING LEADERS OF MAINE SCHOLARSHIP
· RUFFED GROUSE SOCIETY – GEORGE V. SOULE SCHOLARSHIP
(Maine Chapter)
· SENATOR GEORGE J. MITCHELL SCHOOL., RESEARCH INSTIT.
· VASSALBORO BUSINESS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
· WATERVILLE BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S CLUB
PEARL V. RAMSEY MEMORIAL NURSING SCHOLARSHIP
· WILLIAMSON, A.W. SCHOLARSHIP
MAY-AUGUST DEADLINES
· AMERICAN LEGION - JAMES V. DAY SCHOLARSHIP GRANT
· AMERICAN LEGION - DANIEL E. LAMBERT MEMORIAL SCHOL.
· AMERICAN LEGION CHILDREN & YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP
· BERNIER, JOHN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
· CENTRAL MAINE POWER (C.M.P. GROUP) SCHOLARSHIP FUND
· CLINICAL LABORATORY MANAGEMENT ASSOC./H.S. SCHOOL
· EDUCATORS FOR MAINE PROGRAM – (FAME)
· GARDINER FEDERAL CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP
· GUY P. GANNETT SCHOLARSHIP FUND
· KSV FEDERAL CU – JAMES A. VEILLEUX SCHOLARSHIP
· KV FEDERAL CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP
· LADIES OF ST. ANNE SCHOLARSHIP
· LAMEY WELLEHAN-THE MAINE DIFFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP
· MAINE ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC HOUSING DIRECTORS
· MAINE MASONIC CHARITABLE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
· MAINE RURAL REHABILITATION FUND SCHOLARSHIP
· MAINE SPORTS LEGEND
· MAINE STATE NURSES ASSOC. (MSNA) SCHOLARSHIP- FALL SEMESTER
· MAINE VIETNAM VETERANS’ SCHOOL FUND/ME. COMM. FOUN.
· NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION SCHOLARSHIP
· PORTLAND SEA DOGS NEXTGEN FIELD OF DREAMS SCHOLARSHIP
· RODNEY C. HARMON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
· THE NETCO SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR WINDSOR RESIDENTS
· WBRC ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP
· WHITEFIELD LIONS CLUB
· W. SCOTT REID SCHOLARSHIP FUND
· DORIS L. YOUNG SCHOLARSHIP
SPONSOR: A. LEIGH PHILLIPS SCHOLARSHIP
AWARDS/GRANTS: $700
ELIGIBILITY: Student with a disability(ies) identified under IDEA and Chapter 101 going on to post-secondary education and with exceptional achievement in one or more of the following:
*Academics
*Extra-curricular, core-curricular
*Leadership
*Volunteerism
CONTACT PERSON: Susan Parks
Maine Department of Education
23 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0023
(207) 624-6650
APPLICATION: SEE GUIDANCE
DEADLINE: March
SPONSOR: AMERICAN LEGION - JAMES V. DAY SCHOLARSHIP GRANT
AWARDS/GRANTS: (2) $500.
ELIGIBILITY: Parent or Grandparent must be a current member of a Maine American Legion Post.
APPLICATIONS: www.mainelegion.org.
DEADLINE/DATE: May
SPONSOR: AMERICAN LEGION - DANIEL E. LAMBERT MEMORIAL SCHOL.
AWARDS/GRANTS: (2) $1,000
ELIGIBILITY: Parent/Grandparent must be a veteran, Maine resident.
APPLICATION: www.mainelegion.org.
DEADLINE DATE: May
Top 4 Scholarship Search Sites:
● www.famemaine.com
● www.fastweb.com
● www.finaid.org
● www.collegetoolkit.com
**SEE GUIDANCE BULLETIN BOARD FOR ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS.**
SPONSOR: AMERICAN LEGION CHILDREN & YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP
AWARDS/GRANTS: $500 – 7 Districts
ELIGIBILITY: Maine resident and must demonstrate financial need.
APPLICATION: www.mainelegion.org.
DEADLINE DATE: May
SPONSOR: AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION OF MAINE GOLF SCHOLARSHIP
AWARDS/GRANTS: (3) $500.
ELIGIBILITY: Involved with the game of golf (players/employees of a golf facility) and
furthering education in a medical/health related field.
CONTACT PERSON: Regina Ketcheson, Golf Scholarship,
American Lung Assoc. of Maine
122 State Street
Augusta, Me. 04330
Tel: 1-888-241-6566 x112
Fax: (207)626-2919
Email:
Web: www.free-4u.com/maine.htm
APPLICATION: SEE GUIDANCE
DEADLINE DATE: March
SPONSOR: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS (Me. Section)
AWARDS/GRANTS: (2) $2,000.
ELIGIBILITY: Career in Civil Engineering
CONTACT PERSON: Ms. Leslie L. Corrow, PE.
Kleinschmidt Assoc.
141 Main St. P. O. Box 650,
Pittsfield, Me. 04967
Tel.487-3328; Email:
Email:
APPLICATION: SEE GUIDANCE
DEADLINE DATE: January
SPONSOR: ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF MAINE, INC.
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
AWARDS/GRANTS: $500.-$4,000.
ELIGIBILITY: Construction-related field of study at an accredited ME Post-secondary Institute.
CONTACT PERSON: 188 Whitten Rd., P. O. Box 5519,
Augusta, Maine 04332;
Tel: (207)622-4741
APPLICATION: http://agcmaine.org/training-development/education-foundation
DEADLINE DATE: April
SPONSOR: AUGUSTA/GARDINER LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
AWARDS/GRANTS: $500.
ELIGIBILITY: Senior who accomplished community service and needs financial assistance.
Submit an essay (min. 250 words) describing yourself, your background and your educational plans. Describe where you see yourself in the future and how do you plan to get there. Attach a list of your community services and activities.
CONTACT PERSON: Mr. Merrill Danforth
P.O. Box 25
Gardiner, ME 04345
Tel: 582-5859
APPLICATION: SEE ABOVE
DEADLINE DATE: March
SPONSOR: BERNIER, JOHN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
AWARDS/GRANTS: (1) $500. (1) $250.
ELIGIBILITY: Graduate from Chelsea School; Major-Education
CONTACT PERSON: Bernier Mem. Com.,
Chelsea PTA
566 Togus Road,
Chelsea, Maine 04330
APPLICATION: SEE GUIDANCE
DEADLINE DATE: May
SPONSOR: CALUMET EDUCATION & LITERARY FOUNDATION, INC.
BAILLARGEON, PAULA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
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AWARDS/GRANTS: $400.
ELIGIBILITY: Must be accepted into a baccalaureate degree program at an accredited post secondary school, and be a State of Maine resident, or blood relative of Paula Baillargeon
CONTACT PERSON: Calumet Education Fund
P. O. Box 2085 Augusta, Me. 04338-2085
Tel:623-8211
APPLICATION: www.calumeteducationfoundation.org/scholarships/paulabaillargeon.html
DEADLINE DATE: April
SPONSOR: CALUMET EDUCATION & LITERARY FOUNDATION, INC.
BEAULIEU, ARMAND MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
AWARDS/GRANTS: $500.
ELIGIBILITY: Must be a graduating senior residing in area codes 04300 to 04399 or a son or daughter of a member of Le Club Calumet who plans to major in a Fine Arts curriculum, and be a resident of the State of Maine.
CONTACT PERSON: Calumet Education Fund
P. O. Box 2085
Augusta, Me. 04338-2085
Tel:623-8211
APPLICATION: www.calumeteducationfoundation.org/scholarships/armandbeaulieumemorial.html
DEADLINE DATE: April
SPONSOR: CALUMET EDUCATION & LITERARY FOUNDATION, INC.
BOWIE, CHRIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
AWARDS/GRANTS: varies – last scholarship awarded was $1,100.
ELIGIBILITY: The scholarship will be based on #(1) financial need and
#(2) athletic achievement/improvement. The recipient must be a graduating high school senior from Cony, Gardiner, or Hall-Dale high schools - or a blood relative of Chris Bowie
CONTACT PERSON: Calumet Education Fund
P. O. Box 2085
Augusta, Me. 04338-2085
Tel:623-8211
APPLICATION: www.calumeteducationfoundation.org/scholarships/chrisbowie.html
DEADLINE DATE: April
SPONSOR: CALUMET EDUCATION & LITERARY FOUNDATION, INC.
COTE, RON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
AWARDS/GRANTS: varies –last scholarship awarded was $800.
ELIGIBILITY: Recipient must be a graduating senior and be a family member of an active or retired employee of the USVA, Togus.
Applications are available inApril in the lobby of the main building of VAMC, Togus, ME
CONTACT PERSON: Calumet Education Fund
P. O. Box 2085
Augusta, Me. 04338-2085
Tel:623-8211
INFORMATION: www.calumeteducationfoundation.org/scholarships/roncotememorial.html
DEADLINE DATE: April
SPONSOR: CALUMET EDUCATION & LITERARY FOUNDATION, INC.
FULLER, ROBERT SCHOLARSHIP
AWARDS/GRANTS: varies –last scholarships awarded totaled $4,700.
ELIGIBILITY: Financial need; student not chosen for other Calumet Scholarships.
CONTACT PERSON: Calumet Education Fund
P. O. Box 2085
Augusta, Me. 04338-2085
Tel:623-8211
APPLICATION: www.calumeteducationfoundation.org/scholarships/robertfullerscholarship.html
DEADLINE DATE: No Application needed
Top 4 Scholarship Search Sites:
● www.famemaine.com
● www.fastweb.com
● www.finaid.org
● www.collegetoolkit.com
**SEE GUIDANCE BULLETIN BOARD FOR ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS.**
SPONSOR: CALUMET EDUCATION & LITERARY FOUNDATION, INC.
GAGNE, ALBERT “PETE” SCHOLARSHIP
AWARDS/GRANTS: varies –last scholarship awarded was $1,400.
ELIGIBILITY: Financial need; scholastic achievement
CONTACT PERSON: Calumet Education Fund
P. O. Box 2085
Augusta, Me. 04338-2085
Tel:623-8211
APPLICATION: www.calumeteducationfoundation.org/scholarships/albertpetegagne.html
DEADLINE DATE: April
SPONSOR: CALUMET EDUCATION & LITERARY FOUNDATION, INC.
RANCOURT, GERALD R. SCHOLARSHIP
AWARDS/GRANTS: $500.
ELIGIBILITY: Member of the Cony High School graduating class who has demonstrated service to school, church and/or community. Must also have a "B" average or better and be accepted to a post secondary education school.
CONTACT PERSON: Calumet Education Fund
P. O. Box 2085
Augusta, Me. 04338-2085
Tel:623-8211
APPLICATION: www.calumeteducationfoundation.org/scholarships/albertpetegagne.html
DEADLINE DATE: April
SPONSOR: CALUMET EDUCATION & LITERARY FOUNDATION, INC.
ST. MICHAEL PARISH SCHOLARSHIP
AWARDS/GRANTS: varies -last scholarship awarded was $1,100.
ELIGIBILITY: Must be a registered member of St. Michael Parish, Augusta, Maine. Must be a member of a graduating class from any high school, and must be accepted for admission into a post secondary school.
CONTACT PERSON: Calumet Education Fund
P. O. Box 2085
Augusta, Me. 04338-2085
Tel:623-8211
APPLICATION: www.calumeteducationfoundation.org/scholarships/stmichaelparish.html
DEADLINE DATE: April
SPONSOR: CALUMET EDUCATION & LITERARY FOUNDATION, INC.
VIOLETTE, TONY Memorial
AWARDS/GRANTS: varies –last scholarship awarded was $2,100.
ELIGIBILITY: Must be a resident of the 04300 to 04399 zip code area. Must be a college student majoring in business or related course of study.