Office of Major Scholarships

The application for Fulbright awards for the 2020-2021 period is not open. The external deadline  is October 8th 2019.

During this workshop students you will learn the details of the Fulbright Student Program, from eligibility to application tips. This workshop is held by the OMS Coordinator together with Ian Jesse, Fulbrighter (Fredricton, NB 2017-2018) Pizza will be served. Rising seniors, seniors and graduate students are invited.

This is the UMaine deadline for submitting the application for the Marshall Scholarships, the George J. Mitchell Graduate Scholarship, and the Rhodes Scholarships. By this date students need to complete the on-line application  (including essays,  recommendation letters, and all required materials). After that the nomination committees will meet and nominated students will be able to review the […]

This is the UMaine deadline for submitting the application for the Churchill Scholarship. By this date students need to complete the on-line application  (including essays,  recommendation letters, and all required materials). After that the nomination committee will meet and nominated students will be able to review the application before the national deadlines of October 31st. It […]

A representative for the David L. Boren Scholarships and Fellowships will visit UMaine and meet with interested students and faculty. The 12 noon presentation (Union, FFA Room) will be preceded by classroom visits and followed by individual appointments from 1 to 2 p.m. If you wish to sign up for a classroom visit from 9-11:30 […]

Are you a junior with a high GPA (upper quarter of your class)? Do you have an extensive record of public and community service? Are you committed to a career in government or in the public sector? Do you have a desire to influence public policy or education programs? Do you have outstanding leadership potential […]

During this workshop you will learn about the Goldwater Scholarship for undergraduate students, its eligibility criteria and application process. This information session is held by the Office of Major Scholarships and by the UMaine Goldwater Representative, Professor Robert Wheeler. Last year's Goldwater Scholars, Grace Smith and Alan Baez, will also be present to share their […]

If you are interested in applying for the Boren Scholarship or Boren Fellowship you can attend this event to learn about the application process, get tips and have your questions answered. The deadline for the Boren Fellowship is January 29th 2020. The deadline for the Boren Scholarship is February 5th 2020. Light refreshments will be […]

If you are a sophomore and are interested in learning more about the NOAA-Hollings Scholarship, this info session will cover the application process, give tips on the essay and on how to work with your recommenders. You will also have the possibility to ask questions. The application deadline is January 31st. Light refreshments will be […]