As the Flagship University for the state of Maine, we are committed to supporting Maine students.  Through the Maine Scholarship Commitment Program we focus on a student’s high school GPA and the rigor of coursework completed to award competitive, renewable scholarships at the time of admission.  No additional application is required to be considered for these scholarships.

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.

• Filing a FAFSA is not required to receive merit-based scholarships at the time of admissions. First-year students are highly encouraged to file a FAFSA by March 1 in order to be considered for the maximum amount of financial aid funds.
• Scholarship amounts are a financial commitment made to students by the University of Maine. Some or all of the commitment funds may be replaced on the financial aid offer by other Federal, University, and Endowed scholarships and/or grants.
• Awards are renewable for up to 4 years or 120 credits, provided that the student meets specific renewal criteria
• 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.

• 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.
• Maine’s Top Scholar Award and UMaine National Merit Award require 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.