Give to OIP
The Office of International Programs welcomes gifts from alumni and other members of the community who wish to support international students, study abroad students, and events and programs that help to create a diverse and inclusive environment for our campus and the surrounding communities.
Support Global Perspectives
Your generosity directly empowers our students to pursue life-changing international experiences. Because each of our scholarship and emergency funds serves a unique purpose, we invite you to explore the detailed descriptions below to find the initiative that best aligns with your philanthropic goals. Whether you wish to support study abroad grants or international student emergency aid, reviewing these summaries ensures your gift makes the exact impact you intend.
Office of International Programs Fund
Donations will be used to support need-based scholarships and intercultural programming at UMaine.
International Students Emergency Fund
Funds will be used to cover the cost of students’ emergency medical, dental or housing needs.
UMaine Study Abroad Scholarship
Funds will be used for the immediate support of UMaine students studying abroad, including but not limited to unexpected emergency expenses and need-based study abroad scholarships.
Karen Boucias International Scholarship Fund
Funds will be used immediately to provide financial support for undergraduate students with high financial need who completed high school outside of the United States and demonstrate academic achievement. Click on the link in the title to learn more about the Karen Boucias International Scholarship Fund.
Employer Matching Gifts
Many companies have employer matching gift programs. It is an easy way to increase your giving to the University of Maine Foundation. Use the convenient search function at the bottom of our giving form to see if your company participates when you make your gift.
How it works: Typically the employee makes a gift to the University of Maine Foundation and initiates the process put in place by their employer to have the gift matched. The Foundation is generally asked to verify the gift and then the match is processed. It is easy to do, if you have any questions please contact Foundation staff to assist at 1.800.982.8503 or umainefoundation@maine.edu.
International Programs
UMaine International Programming Fund
Used to provide financial unrestricted support for the International Dance Festival, Culturefest and other international programs.
Study Abroad Scholarships
Annie (P.) Norton Memorial Scholarship Fund
Funds are used for annual awards to an undergraduate student in any major who chooses to study abroad for a semester in a country where the first language is not English.
David deR. Norton Scholarship
Funds are used to provide financial assistance to undergraduate students majoring in Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering who study abroad for a semester in a country where the first language is not English.
Doris Berry Norton Travel Scholarship Fund
Funds are used to provide financial aid for students who plan to study abroad for one or two semesters, in a country where English is not the first language.
Global Exploration & Language Opportunities Fund
Funds are used to provide financial assistance for students who wish to expand their views, ideas, and experiences through international travel with a preference for Central and South American countries.
Global Perspectives for Humanities Explorations Fund:
Funds will provide faculty and students opportunities to participate in activities which will expand their global views, ideas and experiences.
James and Martha Floyd Scholarship Fund
Funds are used to provide support to students who study abroad, with a preference for students who select European schools.
Paula E. Peer Scholarship Fund
Funds will be used to provide annual awards to a Sophomore or Junior, majoring or minoring in art or music, for travel to any country where English is a second language for one or more semesters, to study any aspect of art.
Richard Parks Anderson ’73 and Dr. Karin Anderson Travel Abroad Scholarship
Funds will provide financial assistance to undergraduate students who study abroad with a preference for study in European countries or Southeast Asian countries.
Roger D. Cooper Scholarship Fund
The fund provides support that is shared between OIP and the Economics Department. Funds shall be used to provide travel and other costs associated with international experiential learning.
Student Scholarships
Dibie Family Scholarship
Funds will provide financial assistance to undergraduates with a preference for students with high financial need who completed high school outside of the United States and are majoring in engineering or computer science.
International Student Association (ISA) Team ’05-’06 Scholarship Fund
Funds will be used to provide scholarship aid for deserving students who have been active members of the International Student Association (ISA) and who demonstrate academic merit. ISA is a student organization, whose membership and leadership positions are open to all UMaine students.
Marisue and John Pickering Scholarship
Funds will provide financial assistance to international students attending the University of Maine who have graduated in Southeastern Europe.
Ramakrishnan (Rama) Kolinjivadi ’73G & Dr. Jeeva Kolinjivadi Student Emergency Fund
Funds will provide financial assistance to students who have graduated from high schools outside of the United States in need of short-term immediate emergency assistance.
Sockalingam Family Scholarship
Funds will provide financial assistance to students who completed high school outside of the United States, are degree-seeking students, and demonstrate academic achievement.
President Winthrop C. Libby/Reverend Pavlos T. Taiganides Award
The award is given to the international student who has contributed the most in international relations through participation in student activities, scholastic achievement and moral leadership.