Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship -- The Elks National Foundation awards $2.44 million in college scholarships to a total of 500 high school seniors nationwide through its Most Valuable Student scholarship contest. Visit enf.elks.org/MVS for complete details.
UMaine Pulp+Paper Foundation -- UMaine Pulp + Paper Foundation (UMPPF) will award nearly $900,000 in full and partial tuition scholarships this year to students enrolled in the UMaine College of Engineering. High school students planning to enroll at UMaine and study chemical, mechanical, computer/electrical, or civil engineering, as well as mechanical and electrical engineering technology or forestry, are eligible for these scholarships. The application deadline for current seniors is December 31st, 2022. More information can be found at umaineppf.org
Lisa Eid Scholarship -- The Lisa Eid Scholarship Endowment was established in 2022 at the Catholic Foundation of Maine, by David Eid in memory of his wife, Lisa. The fund’s purpose is to provide tuition support for a student or students pursuing high education in the field of science, medicine, the helping sciences, and/or cancer research. The deadline for applications is February 1st, 2023. Click here for the Lisa Eid Scholarship Endowment application.
Clyde Russell Scholarship Fund -- The Clyde Russell Scholarship Fund (CRSF) offers financial awards to Maine graduating high school seniors to attend a 4-year college or a Maine community college. The CRSF was created by the Maine Education Association through a trust established by the late Audrey Lewis, who served as president in 1958. The fund was named after Clyde Russell who served as Executive Director from 1945-1966. Application forms for the scholarship must be downloaded from www.clyderussellscholarshipfund.org. The application deadline is February 1st, 2023.
American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program -- The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program -- "A Constitutional Speech Contest" -- is to develop a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the Constitution of the United States among high school students. Other objectives of the contest include the development of leadership qualities, the ability to think and speak clearly and intelligently, and the preparation for acceptance of the duties and responsibilities, rights, and privileges of American citizenship. The State Oratorical Contest will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2023. For additional questions and information, visit www.mainelegion.org.