Office of Major Scholarships

The Churchill Scholarship was established at the request of Sir Winston Churchill as part of the founding of Churchill College, Cambridge. It fulfills his vision of deepening the US–UK partnership in order to advance science and technology on both sides of the Atlantic, ensuring our future prosperity and security. Link to complete eligibility requirements Internal […]

The Truman Scholarship provides up to $30,000 for students pursuing graduate degrees in public service fields. Recipients are selected on the basis of intellectual strength, leadership potential and commitment to careers in public service. Internal Deadline: November 3rd, 2023. National Deadline: February 6, 2024 Campus Contacts: Mark Brewer, mark.brewer@maine.edu (Truman Scholarship Campus Advisor) Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu (Office of Major Scholarships, […]

The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is an immersive summer opportunity for American graduate and undergraduate students to learn languages essential to America's engagement with the world. Eligibility: Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national Be an undergraduate (or graduate) student at an accredited U.S. institution Be at least 18 years old Link to complete […]

The JET Program is a job opportunity that allows young professionals to live and work in cities, towns, and villages throughout Japan. Most participants serve as Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) and work in public and private schools throughout Japan; some work as Coordinators for International Relations (CIRs) as interpreters/translators. Being a JET is an opportunity […]

The Goldwater Scholarships are awarded exclusively for undergraduate study. Each year around 240 scholarships are given to rising juniors and seniors with the ability and commitment to pursue research careers in mathematics and the natural sciences, as well as many engineering fields. Link to complete eligibility requirements Internal Deadline: December 1st, 2023 National Deadline: January 26th, 2023 […]