The Flagship Scholars Commitment Program provides admissions-based scholarships to high-achieving out-of-state students. With a special emphasis on a student’s high school GPA and the rigor of coursework completed, a range of scholarship amounts are awarded at the time of admission. No additional application is required to be considered for admissions-based scholarships.

The Flagship Scholars Commitment Program includes the following scholarships:

• Presidential Flagship Commitment
• Flagship Match Commitment
• Flagship Leaders Commitment

Continue reading below for details on each scholarship. 

Available Annual Award Range:
$17,302 to 100% Tuition and Fees*

*Semi-finalists with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation are eligible for the highest awards in this category, including: 100% tuition and fees, up to 15 credits per semester, & standard room and board.

Scholarship amount is determined at the time of admission and will remain fixed throughout the student’s undergraduate career, provided the student meets renewal eligibility requirements.

Available Annual Award Range:
$14,302 to $18,940

The Flagship Match Scholarship allows eligible out-of-state students from specified states to attend UMaine at the same cost as their home state’s flagship institution. Qualifying students will receive a substantial scholarship that is applied to UMaine’s out-of-state tuition and fees.  The amount of the scholarship will vary depending on the tuition and fee rates of the flagship institution in the student’s home state.

Scholarship amount is determined at the time of admission and will remain fixed throughout the student’s undergraduate career, provided the student meets renewal eligibility requirements.

Available Annual Award Range:
$7,000 – $10,000

Scholarship amount is determined at the time of admission and will remain fixed throughout the student’s undergraduate career, provided the student meets renewal eligibility requirements.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Based on academic performance in high school, including GPA and rigor of coursework. 
• Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA in order to qualify for admissions-based scholarships.
• Standardized test scores, such as the SAT and ACT, are optional for admissions and may be considered if they are available at the time of the scholarship review.

         Renewal Criteria

• Student must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (see Office of Student Financial Aid for more information).
• Student must maintain at least part-time enrollment (no fewer than 6 graded credit hours per semester) at their current tuition status leading to an undergraduate degree at UMaine.
• Students are required to meet a minimum cumulative GPA each academic year in order to maintain eligibility for admissions-based scholarships.  Students will be sent a formal letter with the required GPA that they must meet.
• UMaine National Merit Award requires students must maintain at least full-time enrollment (no fewer than 12 graded credit hours per semester) at their current tuition status leading to an undergraduate degree at UMaine.