Office of Major Scholarships

On May 22nd, Executive Director Belinda Theriault of the Iceland-U.S. Fulbright Commission, will be visiting UMaine. During the visit, Director Theriault  will illustrate opportunities for faculty and students, including: US. […]

Please join the University of Maine's Graduate School, Office of Research Development, and Office of Major Scholarships to learn more about scholarship and fellowship opportunities available for students.    When:  Friday, May […]

Created by the U.S. Congress in 1946, the Fulbright Program seeks to promote mutual understanding among nations through educational and cultural exchanges. Today, the program provides opportunities for over 900 […]

The Maine Top Scholar End of Year Event will take place on Monday, April 29th from 4:00 - 5:30 PM in Wells Conference Room 2! Refreshments will be provided as […]

The Office of Major Scholarships will be recognizing scholarship applicants from the 2023-2024 academic year and highlighting opportunities for the upcoming year. Refreshments will be provided. The event will take place […]

Join the Office of Major Scholarships for an information session on the Fulbright U.S. Student Program on April 2nd from 3:00 - 4:00 PM in Memorial Union's FFA Room. 

Are you interested in studying abroad, specifically to the United Kingdom or Ireland?   The Office of Major Scholarships will be hosting a dedicated information session to talk about several […]

Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants are designed to help support undergraduates as they seek knowledge and experience in their academic fields by studying abroad. Link to complete eligibility requirements […]

More details about the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship can be found here.    Deadline: March 7, 2024 at 11:59pm Pacific Time Campus Contacts: Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu (Office of […]

The George J. Mitchell Peace Scholarship is an exchange and scholarship to University College Cork (UCC) in Ireland. The award provides the opportunity for a student to study full-time at […]

The Udall Foundation furthers Congressman Udall’s legacy by awarding scholarships to undergraduate students who study the environment and related fields, and to Native American and Alaska Native undergraduate students in […]

Created by the U.S. Congress in 1946, the Fulbright Program seeks to promote mutual understanding among nations through educational and cultural exchanges. Today, the program provides opportunities for over 900 […]

Are you a UMaine student working on a scholarship application with an upcoming deadline? Would you like support as you draft your application materials? The Office of Major Scholarships is […]

Are you applying for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship? Have you started drafting the essays for the application? The Office of Major Scholarships is hosting a writing session on […]

Since 1932, Phi Kappa Phi has supported the educational pursuits of its members through robust award and grant programs. The Society awards  $1.3 million each year to outstanding students (graduate and undergraduate). Some of those awards include:  The Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Award Pioneer Award PKP Fellowship Research Grant Love of Learning Award The […]

The Fulbright UK Summer Institutes are three to four week programs for US undergraduate students, who have no or very little travel experience outside North America. Participants can explore the culture, heritage, and history of the UK while experiencing higher education at a UK university. For 2024, students can choose from six universities: University of St Andrews (Scotland) […]

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program enables students on a Federal Pell Grant the opportunity study or intern abroad, providing them with skills critical to our national security and economic prosperity.   Benefits: Up to $5,000 in funding to cover study abroad costs  12 months of noncompetitive eligibility hiring status for jobs within the […]

Benefits:  Funding for academic assistance for two years of full-time study – up to $9,500 a year A 10-week, full-time paid ($700/week) internship at a NOAA facility during the summer To apply for this program, students must: Be a U.S. citizen Be currently enrolled in or accepted to an accredited U.S. institution as either a […]

The Boren Awards were established by the National Security Education Act of 1991, which created the National Security Education Board, the National Security Education Program, and a trust fund in the U.S. Treasury to provide resources for scholarships, fellowships and grants. As a Boren Fellow or Scholar you will spend time abroad learning another language […]

*Note: The Barry Goldwater Scholarship has a UMaine deadline of December 1st, 2023. Applicants who submitted internal applications may continue working on their applications until the national deadline of January 26th, 2024.    To apply for this program, students must: Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. permanent resident Have a GPA of at […]

The James Madison Fellowship program offers Junior Fellowships to college seniors and college graduates without teaching experience who plan to become secondary school teachers of American history, and Senior Fellowships to former or current teachers seeking further education. Junior Fellows are required to complete their graduate degree within two academic years of full-time study, while […]

The Boren Awards were established by the National Security Education Act of 1991, which created the National Security Education Board, the National Security Education Program, and a trust fund in the U.S. Treasury to provide resources for scholarships, fellowships and grants.  As a Boren Fellow or Scholar you will spend time abroad learning another language […]

The Office of Major Scholarships will be hosting a Zoom information session where we will provide details about the following scholarships: Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship George Mitchell Peace Scholarship Udall Scholarship James Madison Fellowship Fulbright U.S. Student Awards The information session will take place Tuesday, January 23rd from 3:00 to 4:00 PM via Zoom. […]

The Killam Fellowships Program provides an opportunity for undergraduate students to spend either one semester or a full academic year as an exchange student at a Canadian university. The program provides students with a scholarship of $5,000 per semester. The program also offers funding for insurance and in-country educational travel. Students may participate in the […]

RISE Germany is an opportunity for undergraduate students to complete a summer research internship at top German universities and research institutions. Students are matched with doctoral students and researchers whom they assist and who serve as their mentors. Students must be in a STEM field, as they are only matched with researchers from universities of […]

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 […]

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 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 Goldwater Scholarships are awarded to sophomore and junior students with the ability and commitment to pursue research careers in mathematics and the natural sciences, as well as many engineering fields. Students awarded scholarships as sophomores are eligible for two years of support. Juniors may receive one year of support. The Office of Major Scholarships […]

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 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 Office of Major Scholarships will work with the Office of International Programs to host an information session highlighting five scholarships: George Mitchell Peace, JET: Japan Exchange Teaching, DAAD-Rise Germany, […]

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 […]

National Deadline: For 2024-2025 awards, the online application deadline will be on Tuesday, October 10th, 2023 at 5:00pm EST.    Campus Contacts: Christine Beitl, christine.beitl@maine.edu (UMaine Fulbright Campus Advisor) Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu (Office of […]

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program enables students on a Federal Pell Grant the opportunity study or intern abroad, providing them with skills critical to our national security and […]

Link to complete eligibility requirements Campus Deadline: August 31st, 2023 National Deadline: October 4th, 2023   Campus Contacts:  Professor Daniel Sandweiss, daniels@maine.edu (Rhodes Scholarship Campus Advisor) Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu (Office […]

The Office of Major Scholarship will be hosting aWriting Workshop on Friday, September 29th from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm in Estabrooke 145.  We are hoping that this session will […]

Link to complete eligibility requirements Campus Deadline: August 31st, 2023 External Deadline: September 28th, 2023    Campus Contact: Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu (Office of Major Scholarships, Director)

We will be hosting a Welcome event for 37 new Maine Top Scholars on Wednesday, September 27th from noon to 1:30 in the Bangor Room.

Link to complete eligibility requirements Campus Deadline: August 15th, 2023 National Deadline: September 26th, 2023 Campus Contacts: François Amar, amar@maine.edu (Marshall Scholarships Campus Advisor) Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu (Office of Major Scholarships, Director)

The Fulbright Canada-Mitacs Globalink Research Internship is intended for U.S. Students interested in coming to Canada to undertake advanced research projects for 10 to 12 weeks (between May and August) […]

The Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program is a program funded by the U.S. Department of State, administered by Howard University, that attracts and prepares outstanding young people […]

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program enables students on a Federal Pell Grant the opportunity study or intern abroad. The dedicated information session, co-hosted by the Office of Major […]

Link to complete eligibility requirements Internal Deadline: September 15th, 2023. National Deadline: November 1st, 2023   Campus Contact:  Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu (Office of Major Scholarships, Director)

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program enables students on a Federal Pell Grant the opportunity study or intern abroad. The dedicated information session, co-hosted by the Office of Major […]

Link to complete eligibility requirements Campus Deadline: August 31st, 2023 External Deadline: September 28th, 2023  Campus Contact: Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu (Office of Major Scholarships, Director)

Link to complete eligibility requirements Campus Deadline: August 31st, 2023 National Deadline: October 4th, 2023   Campus Contacts:  Professor Daniel Sandweiss, daniels@maine.edu (Rhodes Scholarship Campus Advisor) Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu (Office […]

Link to complete eligibility requirements Campus Deadline: August 15th, 2023 National Deadline: Mid-September, 2023    Campus Contacts: François Amar, amar@maine.edu (Marshall Scholarships Campus Advisor) Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu (Office of […]

Link to complete eligibility requirements Deadline: June 30, 2023   Campus Contacts: Scott Delcourt, delcourt@maine.edu (Phi Kappa Phi Campus Advisor) Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu (Office of Major Scholarships, Director)

Link to full eligibility requirements. Deadline: June 1, 2023 Recipients notified: August 1, 2021   Campus contact:  Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu (Office of Major Scholarships, Director)

Created by the U.S. Congress in 1946, the Fulbright Program seeks to promote mutual understanding among nations through educational and cultural exchanges Open Study/Research Awards: A candidate designs a research proposal for a […]

Have you been involved in STEM research for several semesters? Will you be a sophomore or junior in Fall 2023? Do you have a GPA above 3.7? Do you continue […]

Susan Sullivan, DSc, RD, Associate Dean of Instruction NSFA will provide opening remarks, Maine Top Scholars will share details about their research involvement on campus, and graduating scholars will be […]

Please join the University of Maine's Graduate School, Office of Research Development, and Office of Major Scholarships to learn more about scholarship and fellowship opportunities available for students.   When:  Thursday April […]

Link to complete eligibility requirements Internal Deadline: Late March, 2023 National Deadline: April 15th 2023   Campus Contacts: Scott Delcourt, delcourt@maine.edu (Phi Kappa Phi Campus Advisor) Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu […]

Join us as we celebrate and recognize the work of scholarship applicants at an "I Hit Submit" End of Year Event. It is open to UMaine students, faculty, and staff. […]

Link to complete eligibility requirements Internal Deadline: April 1st, 2023 National Deadline: April 15th 2023 Campus Contacts: Scott Delcourt, delcourt@maine.edu (Phi Kappa Phi Campus Advisor) Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu (Office of […]

Link to complete eligibility requirements Deadline: April 1st, 2023   Campus Contacts: Scott Delcourt, delcourt@maine.edu (Phi Kappa Phi Campus Advisor) Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu (Office of Major Scholarships, Director)

The Office of Major Scholarships will highlight scholarship opportunities to help fund students' academic travels in the UK and Ireland. The info session will take place Wednesday, March 29, 2023 […]

This information session will take place Tuesday, March 28 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM via Zoom. If attending, please fill out this form to receive the Zoom link from IIE.

Link to complete eligibility requirements Deadline: March 15th, 2023   Campus Contacts: Scott Delcourt, delcourt@maine.edu (Graduate School, Associate Vice President for Graduate Studies and Senior Associate Dean) Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, […]

Link to complete eligibility requirements Deadline: Thursday, March 9, 2023, at 11:59pm Pacific Time   Campus Contacts: Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu (Office of Major Scholarships, Director) Erika Clement, erika.l.clement@maine.edu (Office […]

Link to complete eligibility requirements National Deadline: Thursday, March 9, 2023, at 11:59pm Pacific Time   Campus Contacts: Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu (Office of Major Scholarships, Director) Erika Clement, erika.l.clement@maine.edu […]

Link to complete eligibility requirements Internal Deadline: Early February, 2023. National Deadline: March 2nd, 2023.   Campus Contacts: Mark Brewer, mark.brewer@maine.edu (Madison Fellowship Campus Advisor) Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu (Office […]

Link to complete eligibility requirements Campus Deadline: February, 2023 National Deadline: March 2, 2023   Campus Contacts: Darren Ranco, darren.ranco@maine.edu (Udall Scholarship Campus Advisor) Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu (Office of […]

The info session will take place on Wednesday, March 1st  from 1:00 to 2:00 PM in the FFA Room, Memorial Union.

Link to complete eligibility requirements Deadline: March 1st, 2023   Campus Contacts: Orlina Boteva, orlina.boteva@maine.edu (Office of International Programs, Director) Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu (Office of Major Scholarships, Director)

The Office of Major Scholarship will be hosting a Scholarship Writing Workshop on Wednesday, February 22nd from 4:00 to 5:15 in Estabrooke 145. We are hoping that this session will […]

The info session will take place on Tuesday, February 7, 2023  from 11:30 to 12:30 in Estabrooke 145. 

Link to complete eligibility requirements Deadline: February 21st, 2023 for the 2023 Program   Campus Contact: Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu (Office of Major Scholarships, Director)

Link to complete eligibility requirements Internal Deadline: October 28, 2022. National Deadline: February 7, 2023.   Campus Contacts: Mark Brewer, mark.brewer@maine.edu (Truman Scholarship Campus Advisor) Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu (Office […]

The information session, co-hosted by the Office of Major Scholarships and Study Abroad, will take place Wednesday, February 1, 2023 from 4:00 to 5:00 in Estabrooke 145.

Link to complete eligibility requirements Deadline: February 1, 2023 at 5:00 pm EST   Campus Contact:  Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu (Office of Major Scholarships, Director)

Link to complete eligibility requirements Deadline:  January 31st, 2023   Campus Contacts: William (Wge) Ellis, william.ellis@maine.edu (NOAA Hollings Scholarship Campus Advisor) Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu (Office of Major Scholarships, Director)

The James Madison info session will take place  Wednesday, January 25, 2023 from 1:00 to 2:00 PM over Zoom.  Please register for the Zoom link HERE.

Link to complete eligibility requirements Campus Deadline: Early January, 2023 National Deadline: January 25, 2023 at 5:00 pm EST   Campus Contact:  Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu (Office of Major Scholarships, […]

Link to complete eligibility requirements Campus Deadline: January 15th, 2023 National Deadline: January 31st, 2023 Campus Contacts:  Ali Friend, ali.friend@maine.edu (Canadian-American Center, Outreach Coordinator) Erika Clement, erika.l.clement@maine.edu (Office of International […]

Link to complete eligibility requirements Deadline: December 15, 2022 for summer 2023 programs.   University of Maine Contact: Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu (Office of Major Scholarships’ Director)

The Boren Awards fund the intensive study of language and culture abroad by U.S. undergraduate and graduate students.   An online session will hosted by the Institute of International Education […]

A joint info session, hosted by the Office of Major Scholarships and the Office of International Programs, will showcase the following scholarships: George Mitchell Peace, Killam Fellowship, Fulbright UK Summer […]

OMS is hosting an information session on the Udall Scholarship and the NOAA Hollings Scholarship. The event will take place Wednesday, November 30th from 3:00 - 4:00 PM in the […]

Link to complete eligibility requirements Deadline: November 30, 2022   Campus Contacts: Scott Delcourt, delcourt@maine.edu (Phi Kappa Phi Campus Advisor) Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu (Office of Major Scholarships, Director)

Link to complete eligibility requirements National Deadline: November 30, 2022   Campus Contacts: Scott Delcourt, delcourt@maine.edu (Phi Kappa Phi Campus Advisor) Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu (Office of Major Scholarships, Director)

Link to complete eligibility requirements Internal Deadline: November 30th, 2022   Campus Contacts: Robert Wheeler, robert.wheeler1@maine.edu (Goldwater Scholarship Campus Advisor) Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu (Office of Major Scholarships, Director)

Link to complete eligibility requirements Deadline: November 18, 2022 for the 2023 program cycle.   University of Maine Contacts: Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu (Office of Major Scholarships, Director)

Link to complete eligibility requirements.   Deadline: November 15, 2022 at 8pm Eastern Time. Campus Contact:  Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu (Office of Major Scholarships, Director)

The national deadline to submit application materials for the Churchill Scholarship is Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. EST. Click here to learn more about the award. Click here […]

Link to complete eligibility requirements Deadline: November 1, 2022 for the 2023 application cycle. Campus Contacts: Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu (Office of Major Scholarships, Director)

Link to complete eligibility requirements Internal Deadline: October 28, 2022.   Campus Contacts: Mark Brewer, mark.brewer@maine.edu (Truman Scholarship Campus Advisor) Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu (Office of Major Scholarships, Director)

The Barry Goldwater information session will take place from 4:00 to 5:00 in the FFA Room, Memorial Union.

The Truman Scholarship Information Session will take place from 12:00 to 1:00 PM in the Bumps Room, Memorial Union.

The deadline to submit application materials for the McGillicuddy Humanities Center Fellowship is Monday, October 17th, 2022. Click here to learn more about the award.

The national deadline to submit application materials for the Fulbright Awards is Tuesday, October 11th, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. EST. Click here to learn more about these awards. Click here to apply! If you are planning to apply for this award, please contact Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, OMS Director, at nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu.

The deadline to submit application materials for the Gilman Scholarship is Thursday, October 6th, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. PT (applications should be submitted before 11:59 p.m. EST for those on the East Coast, as EST is three hours ahead of PT). Click here to learn more about the award. Click here to apply!

The internal deadline to submit application materials for the Churchill Scholarship is Thursday, September 15th, 2022. Click here to learn more about the award. Click here to apply! If you are planning to apply for this award, please contact Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, OMS Director, at nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu.

The internal deadline to submit application materials for the Fulbright U.S. Student Awards (both ETA and Study/Research) is Wednesday, August 31st, 2022. Click here to learn more about these awards. Click here to apply! If you are planning to apply for this award, please contact Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, OMS Director, at nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu.

The internal deadline to submit application materials for the Rhodes Scholarship is Wednesday, August 31st, 2022. Click here to learn more about the award. Click here to apply! If you are planning to apply for this award, please contact Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, OMS Director, at nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu.

The internal deadline to submit application materials for the George Mitchell Graduate Scholarship is Wednesday, August 31st, 2022. Click here to learn more about the award. Click here to apply! If you are planning to apply for this award, please contact Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, OMS Director, at nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu.

The internal deadline to submit application materials for the Marshall Scholarship is Wednesday, August 31st. Click here to learn more about the scholarship. Click here to apply! If you are planning to apply for this award, please contact Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, OMS Director, at nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu.

The deadline to apply for the Phi Kappa Phi Love of Learning Award is Thursday, June 30th, 2022. Click here to learn more about the award. Click here to apply!

The application deadline for the Critical Language Scholarship Spark Program is Thursday, May 26th, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. EST. Click here to learn more about the program. Click here to […]

We will be holding an info session to provide students with more information about the Goldwater Scholarship. This scholarship is available to Sophomore and Junior students who are U.S. citizens. […]

In this info session, we will introduce students to the Fulbright Awards. We will go over which awards are available, who can apply, what the application process consists of, and more. […]

In this info session, we will introduce students to the Fulbright Awards. We will go over which awards are available, who can apply, what the application process consists of, and more. […]

We will be holding our end-of-year event for the Maine Top Scholars Program on Tuesday, April 26th at 4:00 p.m. The event will take place in the Collins Center for […]

The national deadline for the Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship is Friday, April 15th, 2022.

We will be holding an info session for the UK/Ireland Awards. We will cover: Marshall Scholarship Churchill Scholarship Rhodes Scholarship George J. Mitchell Graduate Scholarship This event will take place […]

During this event we will introduce the 5 new scholarships we have added to our portfolio and we will celebrate the students who, regardless of the results, have completed an […]

All application materials for the Phi Kappa Phi Literacy Grant are due Friday, April 1st, 2022.

The internal deadline for the Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship is Monday, March 28th, 2022. All application materials for the fellowship should be sent to Scott Delcourt (delcourt@maine.edu) by this time.

All application materials for the Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Award are due Tuesday, March 15th, 2022.

In this info session, we will introduce students to the Fulbright Awards. We will go over which awards are available, who can apply, what the application process consists of, and […]

Learn to apply for any scholarship! This workshop will teach students to find relevant application components for a scholarship, to consider whether the scholarship is a good fit for them […]

All applications materials for the Udall Scholarship are due Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022.

All applications materials for the James Madison Fellowship are due Tuesday, March 1st, 2022.

All application materials for the George Mitchell Peace Scholarship are due Tuesday, March 1st, 2022.

All applications materials for the Gilman Scholarship are due on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 11:59pm Pacific Time.  

Have questions about the Gilman Scholarship or its application process? This event is for you! Bring your questions to a virtual Q&A with OMS. Register here: Zoom registration link.

This event will be held via Zoom. REGISTER HERE: Zoom registration link.   The Gilman Scholarship provides up to $5,000 in funding to students who are studying abroad while receiving […]

The deadline for submission of materials for the Boren Scholarship is Wednesday, February 2nd.

The deadline for submission of materials for the Harry S. Truman Scholarship is February 1st, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.

The deadline for submission of all materials for the Killam Fellowship is Monday, January 31st, 2022.

The deadline for submission of materials for the Boren Fellowship is Wednesday, January 26th.

This event will be held via Zoom. REGISTER HERE: Zoom registration link.   The Gilman Scholarship provides up to $5,000 in funding to students who are studying abroad while receiving […]

On Thursday, January 13th, we will be hosting an info session to discuss the Morris K. Udall Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to undergraduate sophomores and juniors for leadership, public service, […]

The internal deadline for submission of materials for the Killam Fellowship is Monday, January 10th, 2022.

All materials for submission to the Boren Scholarship or Boren Fellowship are due to the Office of Major Scholarships for review by Saturday, January 8th. Questions? Contact nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu for more […]

On Wednesday, December 8th, from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., the Office of Major Scholarships will be hosting an info session to discuss the Boren Awards. This event has been changed […]

The internal deadline for the Barry Goldwater Scholarship is Tuesday, November 30th at 5:00 p.m. If you plan to apply for the Goldwater Scholarship, you will need to notify Nives […]

All materials for the Phi Kappa Phi Dissertation Fellowship are due by Tuesday, November 30th. The Dissertation Fellowship is open to all active (dues current) Phi Kappa Phi members or […]

The deadline for submission of the Critical Language Scholarship is Tuesday, November 16th, 2021.

Offered through the McGillicuddy Humanities Center, the Global Perspectives for Humanities Explorations Fund provides $1,500 in funding for study abroad students. To apply for the Global Perspectives for Humanities Explorations Fund, please e-mail michael.socolow@maine.edu with the following information no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, November 12, 2021:    1. Name 2. Location of Study Abroad Program for Spring or Summer of […]

On Wednesday, November 10th from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., the Office of Major Scholarships will host an info session to discuss scholarship applications and deadlines that happen during the Winter. The info session will take place in person in room 120, Williams Hall, and virtually via Zoom. Click here to register to attend the meeting […]

The internal deadline for the Harry S. Truman Scholarship is Monday, October 25th, 2021.

On Wednesday, October 20th, 2021, the Office of Major Scholarships will co-host an info session on the Barry Goldwater Scholarship with Professor Robert Wheeler. The info session will take place in person in room 130, Williams Hall, and virtually via Zoom. Click here to register to attend the info session via Zoom. The info session […]

On Tuesday, October 19th from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., we will be hosting an Info Session for the Boren Scholarship and Fellowship alongside Boren Representative Michael Saffle. The event will be available via Zoom. Here is the link to attend: https://iie-org.zoom.us/j/95360146318.

All materials for the Fulbright Canada Globalink Program are due on Friday, October 15th at 10:00 pm.

The Office of Major Scholarships will co-host an info session for the Harry S. Truman Scholarship with Professor Mark Brewer. This info session will take place in person in room 110, Williams Hall, and virtually via Zoom. Click here to register to attend the info session via Zoom. The info session will take place on […]

The deadline for submission of materials for the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship is Tuesday, October 5th, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.

On Thursday, September 20th, 2021, we will be hosting an info session for the Critical Language Scholarship. The info session will be available in person in room 120, Williams Hall, and via Zoom. Click here to register to attend the info session via Zoom.

The Office of Major Scholarships will be holding an info session for the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship on Friday, September 17th, from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. The event will be hybrid; […]

This is the internal deadline for the submission of materials for the Churchill Scholarship.

The Office of Major Scholarships will be holding an info session for the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship on Wednesday, September 8th. The event will be hybrid; held in-person in Williams […]

This is the internal deadline for the submission of materials for the Rhodes Scholarship.

This is the internal deadline for the submission of materials for the Marshall Scholarship.

This is the internal deadline for the submission of materials for the Fulbright U.S. Student Award.

This is the internal deadline for submission of materials for the George J. Mitchell Graduate Scholarship

The application deadline for the Phi Kappa Phi Love of Learning Grants is June 30th, 2021.

This session is hosted by IIE (Institute of International Education), and includes a breakout session with the Office of Major Scholarships. The breakout session will begin at 5:00 p.m. Interested students should join at 4:00 p.m. Link to register: https://apply.iie.org/register/6.7General

We will be holding a second info session for the Fulbright Awards. Click to register here.

The application deadline for the Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship is April 30th, 2021.

We will be holding an info session to discuss the Goldwater Scholarship. Register in advance for the meeting here.

This session will discuss scholarship opportunities for study at UMaine and abroad that are specific to students in the College of Education and Human Development. Click here to register.

In this info session, we will cover: The Churchill Scholarship The Marshall Scholarship The George J. Mitchell Graduate Scholarship The Rhodes Scholarship Register in advance for the meeting here.

OMS will be presenting at the CUGR Symposium. Opportunities for on-campus funding as well as national and international scholarships for students involved in research.  Click here to register.

In this info session, we will cover: The Churchill Scholarship The Marshall Scholarship The George J. Mitchell Graduate Scholarship The Rhodes Scholarship Register in advance for the meeting here.

We will be holding an info session for the Fulbright Awards. Attend the meeting here.

We will be celebrating our scholars and their achievements during the 2020-2021 academic year. This year was certainly unprecedented, and we would like to give our scholars the opportunity to […]

The application deadline for the Phi Kappa Phi Literacy Grants is April 1st, 2021.

The Phi Kappa Phi campus deadline is March 29th. Please email nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu for any questions on submitting application materials for campus deadline.

The Spring application deadline for the Gilman Scholarship is March 9th, 2021.

The application deadline for the Udall Undergraduate Scholarship is March 2nd, 2021.

The application deadline for the George J. Mitchell Peace Scholarship is March 1st, 2021.

The application deadline for the James Madison Fellowship is March 1st, 2021.

We will be hosting an info session to discuss the Fulbright Awards. Register in advance for the meeting here.

The campus deadline for the Udall Scholarship is February 15th, 2021. Before this date email nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu or Professor Ranco at darren.ranco@maine.edu to inform them of your intention to apply. 

During this info session, we will cover: The Gilman Scholarship The George Mitchell Peace Scholarship Please register in advance for this meeting here.

The application deadline for the George Mitchell Peace Scholarship is Monday, March 1st, 2021.

The deadline for application for the Boren Undergraduate Scholarship is February 3rd, 2021.

The application deadline for the NOAA Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship is February 1st, 2021.

The deadline for application for the Boren Graduate Fellowship is January 27th, 2021.

The deadline for application for the Killam Fellowship is January 15th, 2021.  

We will be holding the first informational session of the year on January 12th, 2021 from 2:00-3:00pm. We will cover: The Gilman Scholarship The Udall Scholarship Madison Fellowships Phi Kappa Phi Awards Please register in advance for this meeting here.

Students should communicate their intention to apply to Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler (nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu) by the 8th of January, 2021.

Have questions about applying for the Boren Scholarship or Fellowship? This meeting will cover the basics of the scholarship and fellowship application process, as well as essay-writing tips and answers to any other questions that you have. Please register in advance for this meeting here.

The campus deadline for the Goldwater Scholarship is Monday, November 30th at 11:59 PM, Eastern Standard Time. The application for the Goldwater Scholarship can be found here.

Thursday, November 19th from 1:00-2:00PM, we will be hosting an informational session to discuss a few of our scholarships with upcoming deadlines or application periods. Take a look at them below, and join us to discuss the application process and how we can help you. We will cover the following: Killam Scholarship/Fellowship George Mitchell Peace […]

Applications for the Critical Language Scholarship(CLS) are due Tuesday, November 17th by 8:00PM, Eastern Standard Time. Applications can be found here.

A representative for the David L. Boren Scholarships and Fellowships will visit UMaine and meet with interested students and faculty via Zoom. The Boren Awards offer scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students to study languages abroad in world regions critical to U.S. interests, and fellowships to fund research and language courses by U.S. graduate students in […]

This informational session will provide information on the Barry Goldwater Scholarship. The Goldwater Scholarship Program, one of the oldest and most prestigious national scholarships in the natural sciences, engineering, and mathematics in the United States, seeks to identify and support college sophomores and juniors who show exceptional promise of becoming this Nation’s next generation of […]

The deadline for student applications for the Gilman Scholarship is October 8th, 2020 at 11:59PM, Pacific Time.  

This will be an informational session covering the Critical Language Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to students to assist them with summer travel and study of one of 15 critical languages, which are outlined by the program. The student deadline for this scholarship is November 17th, 2020, at 8:00pm EST. The link to this meeting […]

This meeting will be for the 2020 Maine Top Scholars cohort. In this meeting, students will discuss their potential research topics, as well as their selections for potential research advisors. This meeting will take place via Zoom. Please register in advance for the meeting here.

This meeting will be for the 2020 Maine Top Scholars cohort. In this meeting, students will get to know Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, and will have opportunities to ask questions about the program and their research and mentor opportunities. Students may also hear from Top Scholars (from previous cohorts) who have already begun conducting research. This […]

In this meeting, you will learn about eligibility criteria and application process for the Gilman Scholarship. This meeting will be help via Zoom. Join us here. Full link: https://maine.zoom.us/j/96539109663

During this meeting, you will learn about the eligibility criteria and application process required for the Gilman Scholarship. This meeting will be held via Zoom. Please register in advance here. Questions should be directed to nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu or taylor.cray@maine.edu.

This is the UMaine deadline for submitting the application for a Fulbright U.S. student application for the 2021-2022 cycle. By this date students need to complete the application on the Fulbright application portal (including essays,  recommendation letters and all required materials). After the campus interview (mid-September) students will be able to review the application before […]

During this session the following scholarship opportunities will be discussed in detail: Marshall Scholarships George J. Mitchell Graduate Scholarship Churchill Scholarship Rhodes Scholarships Undergraduate and recent graduates are invited to join an informational event on the Churchill Scholarship, the Marshall Scholarships, the Mitchell Scholarship and the Rhodes Scholarships. These scholarship offer the opportunity to study […]

During this workshop students will have the opportunity to ask  questions about the U.S. Student Fulbright Program.  They will then work in small groups to look at the details of […]

Grant Stream-Gonzalez, Outreach & Recruitment Officer, at the Institute of International Education will offer a workshop on the Fulbright Student Program for undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students. Topics covered in the […]

Grant Stream-Gonzalez, Outreach & Recruitment Officer, at the Institute of International Education will offer a workshop on the Fulbright Scholar Program for administrators, faculty members, and professionals. Topics covered in […]

This event will feature a general presentation on Major Scholarships and on resources offered by this office as well as as a celebration of students who have submitted applications through […]

Hear about the details of the prestigious study-abroad Fulbright U.S. Student Program, from eligibility criteria to application tips, and get a chance to ask questions to see if this opportunity […]

Deadline to submit materials to apply for the George J. Mitchell Peace Scholarship. More information on this scholarship and the application process can be found HERE.  

This webinar will cover eligibility criteria and application process for the Gilman International Scholarship. This event is hosted by the Office of International Programs and by the Office of Major […]

This session will offer information about eligibility criteria and application process for the Udall undergraduate scholarship.

This info session will offer information on eligibility criteria and application process for the James Madison Graduate Fellowship.

This webinar will cover eligibility criteria and application process for the George J. Mitchell Peace Scholarship. Please contact Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler at nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu to receive the Zoom sign-in information. This […]

Did you mean to inquire about a merit scholarship but not have the time to do it during the Fall semester? Now that finals are over, please come by for this drop-in session in which you will be able to ask questions about merit scholarships and pick up a cookie before you head off for Winter […]

On Friday December 6th from 12 to 1:30 in Estabrooke 152  we will be holding an information session  on the Gilman Scholarship and on the Killam Fellowship. Ms. Erika Clement form the Office of International Programs,  Ms. Betzy Arntzen from the Canadian-American Center and a recent Gilman student awardee will be present. We hope to see you there! […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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

The Office of International Programs and the Office of Major Scholarships are co-hosting an informational event on the Gilman International Scholarship. This scholarships offers financial support to undergraduates for their study abroad program. Students studying abroad in Spring, Summer or Fall 2020 are encouraged to attend. Interested students can learn about the application process and […]

The Office of International Programs and the Office of Major Scholarships are co-hosting an informational event on the Gilman International Scholarship. Interested students can learn about the application process and ask questions. Cookies will be served.  

Undergraduate senior students (Social Studies/Education) interested in applying to this Fellowship can learn about the application process and eligibility requirements.

To find out more about this undergraduate opportunity for study abroad in Canada go to https://umaine.edu/international/killam/

During this workshop you will learn the details about eligibility and application process for this wonderful study abroad opportunity at the University College Cork (CCC) in Ireland. You will also hear about tips on how to write a strong application and get to ask questions.

To find out more about this opportunity offered to members of the PKP Honors Society, visit this site Please also notice the other awards available through PKP.  

This event is geared to students, undergraduate or graduate, planning to apply to a scholarship through the Office or to any other scholarship with a similar process. Topics covered will include: how to choose a scholarship, how to write scholarship essays, how to work with recommenders, how to build a resume and  how to prepare […]

During this workshop students interested in applying for the Goldwater Scholarship will receive information and tips, and they will be able to ask questions.

During this workshop students interested in applying for the Goldwater Scholarship will receive information and tips, and they will be able to ask questions.

This presentation will offer an overview of  nationally competitive merit-scholarships for undergraduate students with deadlines between October and March  (Gilman, Goldwater, Udall, Truman, Madison, NOOA-Hollings, Critical Languages Scholarship and Boren). Pizza will be served.

If you are interested in applying to the Truman Scholarship please contact this office before the deadline to receive further instructions.

This event will introduce undergraduate students in Modern Languages and Classics and in International Affairs to merit-based national scholarships available in their fields.

Organized by the Office of International Programs, in collaboration with the Office of Major Scholarships, this workshop will provide essential information on applying for the Gilman International Scholarship (deadline, application components, etc.) as well as useful tips on essay writing.

By this date students notify the Coordinator, Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler (nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu) or the faculty advisor for the Udall Scholarship, Prof. Darren Ranco (darren.ranco@maine.edu) of their intention to apply. Udall Scholarship […]

The Office of International Program will offer an informational workshop on the George Mitchell Scholarship. This event will take place in the OIP office at Estabrooke Hall.

Students who have filled out a questionnaire will be notified as to whether they are eligible and can begin the application process for the Goldwater Scholarship.  They will be also […]

By this date interested students fill out a Google questionnaire (sent by Coordinator) which contains questions about eligibility. Contact the Coordinator (nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu) to receive questionnaire. Goldwater Scholarship Homepage For UMaine […]