First-Year Merit Scholarships for NEBHE RSP Tuition Rate
Fall 2025-Spring 2026
The UMaine NEBHE Distinguished Scholarship Program provides admissions-based scholarships to high achieving out-of-state students who qualify for the NEBHE tuition status.
The New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) has established the Regional Student Program (RSP) under which qualified residents of the region may receive reduced tuition rates when attending college in another New England state. The major chosen must be one that has been approved for the tuition reduction by the institution the student plans to attend. For a current listing of qualifying majors by state, please visit the NEBHE factsheet. Awarded scholarships are in addition to the special tuition rate that students receive as part of the RSP.
No additional application is required to be considered for admissions-based scholarships.
Eligibility Criteria
Submit your complete admissions application by Dec. 1, 2024, to be considered for the maximum amount possible.
Early Action Incentive
Before Dec. 1, 2024
Available Annual Award Range:
$4,500-$12,500
After Dec. 1, 2024
Available Annual Award Range:
$4,500-$10,500
Specialized Scholarship Programs
UMaine National Merit Award
Eligibility Criteria: Semi-finalists and finalists with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Award Amount: 100% tuition and mandatory fees, up to 30 credits per academic year (renewable for four years with a maintained 3.3 GPA)
2025-2026 Scholarship Terms and Conditions
Enrollment Based Adjustments
UMaine’s initial financial aid offers are based on the assumption that a student will enroll in 15 credits per semester. Some types of aid, including merit scholarships and institutional grants, are adjusted for students who enroll in fewer than 15 credits.