International Scholarships

Fall 2025-Spring 2026

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

Eligibility Criteria

Based on the student’s academic performance in high school.
Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA in order to qualify for admissions-based scholarships.

Scholarship Programs

*EARLY ACTION INCENTIVE: December 1, 2024
Submit your complete admissions application by December 1, 2024 to be considered for the maximum amount of merit award possible.

Students who apply early action may be eligible to receive an additional $3,000 merit “Early Action Award.”

Flagship Match Commitment

Available Annual Award Range:
$16,200

Flagship Leaders Commitment

Available Annual Award Range:
$9,000-$12,000

2025-2026 Scholarship Terms and Conditions

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 8 semesters over 4 years, or 120 credits, whichever comes first, 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 Services for more information).
Student must maintain at least part-time enrollment (no fewer than 6 graded credit hours per semester) 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.

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.

For information on additional international scholarship opportunities, visit the Office of International Programs.