UMF Scholarships

JOHN A. (’39) AND JOSEE D. ALIBERTI FUND: Income to be awarded annually to a Maine resident who has taken at least 30 credit hours at UMF, who also is in good academic standing and in need of financial assistance. Selection of the recipient shall be made by the UMF Scholarship Committee after which they shall notify UMF’s Alumni Director. The fund shall be administered by UMF’s Vice President for Administration.

The CHARLES DONALD & MARION D. ALLEN SCHOLARSHIPS shall use half of the annual income to award scholarships to one or more students who have graduated from South Portland High School, and half to one or more students who have graduated from Cape Elizabeth High School. The recipients shall be undergraduates or enrolled in one of UMF’s masters programs. Selection of the recipients shall be made by the Office of Admission.

The E. IRENE ALLEN AND FRANCES ALLEN BLACK SCHOLARSHIP shall be awarded annually to enrolled out of state students who have completed one year at UMF, and who are in need of financial assistance. Selection shall be made by the Financial Aid Office.

The IRENE ALLEN SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to one or more UMF students from out-of-state who have completed a minimum of 30 credits. The award shall not exceed full tuition.

The E. HAZEL ANNE SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a student who has attended UMF for at least two semesters with meritorious academic achievement and demonstrated service to the campus community by active participation in one or more organizations and activities (excluding athletic ability or participation); preferably a student entering his/her junior or senior year.

THE KATIE J. ARSENAULT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: awarded annually to a UMF student majoring in education who has earned a minimum of 30 credits. The recipient shall express an interest in becoming bilingual and/or in traveling internationally.

The MARK BARTHOLOMEW INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a UMF student traveling overseas as a part of one of UMF’s international exchange programs. Selection is made by the UMF International Studies Committee and is based on financial need and academic standing of at least a 3.0 GPA. Applications for this scholarship are included in the study abroad application packet.

The DAVID SHERMAN BEACH, JR. & JANIE LOCKHART BEACH SCHOLARSHIP is awarded annually to a UMF student who shall have earned at least 30 credits, be in good academic standing and have financial need. Selection of the recipient shall be made by the UMF Scholarship Committee.

The BETA GAMMA CHAPTER OF PHI SIGMA Pl SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a UMF student with a GPA of 3.0 or better and who, through the student’s response to a personal essay in the application process, demonstrates knowledge, fellowship and leadership, excluding athletic ability or participation. When all else is judged equal, preference to be given to academic standing rather than need.

The LEONARD KNOWLES BROOKS ’58 SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a UMF student majoring in elementary education, who has taken at least 30 credits and has financial need.

The BUSINESS ECONOMICS SCHOLARSHIP was established at the University of Maine at Farmington in 2009 with gifts from faculty and graduates of UMF. The fund shall be used annually to support one or more students majoring in Business Economics. Selection of the recipients shall be made by the Admission Office. The fund shall be administered by UMF’s VP for Administration.

The ESTELLE R. CASSIDY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was established at the University of Maine at Farmington in 2010 by her family. The income from the fund shall be used annually to fund scholarships to one or more UMF students. Selection shall be made by the Financial Aid Office.

The MARGARET R. COBBAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND provides a scholarship of at least $1,000 to be awarded to a full-time student majoring in elementary education and entering his/her sophomore, junior or senior year, based upon academic achievement, demonstrated commitment to the field of elementary education, and potential leadership excluding athletic ability or participation.

The JAMES I. & ELIZABETH B. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP shall be awarded to a UMF student majoring in math.

The EDMUND D. CURRIE SCHOLARSHIP FUND provides a scholarship award to an elementary education student who is a Maine resident, who has attended UMF on a full-time basis for at least two years, who has completed all course work except for student teaching, and who is a traditional age student with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; preference to be given to a student who also has a demonstrated financial need.

The D.A.R. SCHOLARSHIP is provided by the Farmington area Colonial Daughters Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). The scholarship is to be awarded to an upperclassman pursuing a degree in education. The student must be a resident of Franklin County.

The BETH EISEN SCHOLARSHIP shall be used annually to support a student in the Creative Writing program who has demonstrated a passion for creativity and great promise as a writer as evidenced by submitted samples; this student need not be a creative writing major. Preference shall be given to non-traditional students. Selection of the recipient shall be made by UMF’s faculty in the Creative Writing Program.

The HARRY A. FURBISH TRUST FUND provides an award based on financial need, with preference given to residents of Rangeley, Maine.

The ELIZABETH STURTEVANT GORVINE SCHOLARSHIP FUND provides for a scholarship to be awarded to a graduate of UMF who is pursuing graduate study in the field of home economics including, but not limited to, home economics education and/or administration; education, with a concentration in home economics; occupational and vocational education; nutrition and dietetics; child development and family relations; textiles, apparel, and design; housing and home management; consumer studies. Apply online.

The EDITH L. GREENE SCHOLARSHIPS are renewable scholarships made on the basis of meritorious academic work and/or financial need. Preference is given to residents of Wilton, Maine and secondly to residents of other locations in Franklin County, Maine.

The ELSIE C. GROTE SCHOLARSHIPS recipients shall be full-time junior or senior female students, of meritorious academic standing, with preference given to those who have exhibited proficiency in one of the creative arts. Selection shall be made by the Sound, Performance and Visual Inquiry Department.

The E. MUNROE (CLASS OF 1941) & JUANITA HAWKINS SCHOLARSHIP is awarded annually to a non-traditional UMF student with financial need. Selection of the recipient shall be made by the UMF Scholarship Committee.

The EDNA HIGGINS FUND provides scholarship awards for students at all UM campuses, with preference given to students from the Greater Portland area (Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, Cumberland, Falmouth, Gorham, Cape Elizabeth, and Scarborough).

The HORIZON SCHOLARSHIP is awarded annually to a student, either incoming or current, who exhibits great financial need and who has achieved good academic standing. Renewable each year with preference given to the current recipient upon his/her maintaining good academic standing. Selection is made by the Office of Admission.

The CHARLOTTE M. BRETT IRWIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP shall be used annually to support a student majoring in elementary education and has financial need. This scholarship is renewable subject to continued financial need and maintaining a major in elementary education. Selection of the recipient shall be made by the Admissions Office. The fund shall be administered by UMF’s Vice President for Administration.

The ALICE MILLER JOHNSON (CLASS OF 1939) SCHOLARSHIP is awarded annually to a UMF student majoring in education. Selection of the recipient shall be made by the UMF Scholarship Committee.

The DORIS FRANCES LAKE SCHOLARSHIPS are awarded to outstanding matriculated freshmen students enrolled in early childhood education or a home economics related program, who show evidence of academic achievement, scholarly potential and qualities of leadership, excluding athletic ability or participation. Upper class students in the aforementioned programs who maintain academic honors may also apply, with preference given to sophomores.

The CHARLES L. LEAVITT SCHOLARSHIP is awarded annually to a UMF student who has earned at least 30 credits, has financial need and who is involved with UMF theatre.

The GOVERNOR JAMES B. LONGLEY SCHOLARSHIPS are continuing awards given to upper class students who were born in Maine or graduated from a Maine high school, and who demonstrate persistence, determination, compassion and respect for others. Service to family, school (excluding athletic ability or participation), community, and academic performance are also to be considered. Recipients are to be known as Governor Longley Scholars. Preference given to students majoring in special education. Faculty in the Department of Special Education to be consulted.

The BEATRICE HUDON MACINNES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP shall be awarded annually to a UMF student who is a Maine resident majoring in elementary education. Preference shall be given to a disabled person.

The REBECCA MAIURI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP shall be used annually to award a scholarship of up to $1,000 to a student with financial need, and who has overcome many personal and family challenges. Preference shall be given to an individual who has been in foster care.

The MASSACHUSETTS ALUMNI CHAPTER CAROLYN A. STONE AWARD is made to a UMF junior or senior who is a native of Massachusetts, and who has demonstrated the ability, character, and seriousness of purpose necessary to a successful teaching career.

The BRANDON A. AND JEAN MACPHERSON MATHESON SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a UMF student from Maine majoring in education. The recipient shall have earned at least 30 credits, be in good academic standing and have financial need. Preference shall be given to students from SAD #47 who have graduated from Messalonskee High School.

The JOAN MCDADE (1978) GEOLOGY FIELD TRIP FUND was established at the University of Maine at Farmington in 2008 with a gift from Joan McDade. Income from the fund shall be used to award financial assistance to students who are enrolled in a Geology faculty sponsored field trip. The UMF Geology faculty will select qualified recipients after reviewing applications in a rigorous review process.
MCGARY, RUTH WEBBER (CLASS OF 1950) SCHOLARSHIPThe RUTH WEBBER MCGARY (CLASS OF 1950) SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a UMF student from Maine majoring in education who has an excellent G.P.A. and, foremost, who has significant financial need. Preference shall be given to first generation college students.

The Sara Peters McMullen International Student Recruitment Fund was established at the University of Maine at Farmington in 2003 with a gift from Jeffrey McMullen-Nixon in memory of her mother. The fund shall be awarded annually to an international student from a third-world country, with preference to the country of South Africa or other African countries. The award shall be no more than the gift revenue each year and may be renewable up to five years as long as the recipient is making academic progress.

The MILLS INTERNSHIP AWARD FOR SCIENCE STUDY is awarded to support student internships for UMF students studying science topics that advance the understanding of biology or related aspects of human life. The income from the fund shall be used to pay a stipend to the student or to the institution providing the internship or both. The award shall be made every two years to a student enrolled in an internship during a summer or fall or spring semester or May term and who has been selected by the science faculty. The first preference will be to a student interning at the Jackson Labs in Bar Harbor, Maine. Contact the Natural Sciences department for more information.

The MISSION AT THE EASTWARD (MATE) SCHOLARSHIPS are awarded on the basis of financial need to UMF students who are residents of Androscoggin, Franklin, Oxford or Somerset Counties, Maine.

The NETTIE TAYLOR MOSHER SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to Maine residents majoring in elementary or special education at UMF, based on high academic standing after completion of a successful semester.

The NICHOLAS M. AND JEAN M. NAPPI SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a student who is a graduate of a Maine high school in the upper 50% of his/her graduating class and in good academic standing at UMF. Students of Italian descent are encouraged to apply.

The Marion Nelson and Richard S. & Geraldine Nelson ?54 scholarship was established at the University of Maine at Farmington on behalf of the UMF Alumni Foundation in 1998 with a bequest from Richard S. and Geraldine Nelson (Class of 1954) Douglas. The income from the fund shall be awarded annually to a student from Maine who has earned at least 30 credits, is in good academic standing and who has financial need. Selection of the recipient shall be made by the UMF Scholarship Committee.

The PRISCILLA NODDIN SCHOLARSHIP shall be awarded annually to one or more UMF students who demonstrate financial need and high academic achievement.

The EINAR A. OLSEN SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a full-time student majoring in Health Education, who is entering his/her junior or senior year, has financial need, and has contributed to college and community life, excluding athletic ability or participation.

The MAUDE L. PARKS AWARD is given to a junior student at UMF demonstrating excellence in communication arts in the field of English. Selection is made by the English faculty.

The PARSONS-WHITTEN SCHOLARSHIP is awarded annually to one or more UMF students preferably from the New Portland-Kingfield, ME area.

The LUCILLE FINLEY PORTER SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a meritorious student enrolled in education or making application to enroll in education at UMF with the intent of entering the teaching profession. Only students residing in School Administrative District #9 are eligible with preference, if necessary, to go to a student from New Sharon.

A portion of the income of the fund shall be disbursed annually to award a scholarship or scholarships to a student or students majoring in Mathematics or a Mathematics related degree program which is representative of Russell Rainville’s passion for high-level Mathematics and teaching, such as Secondary Education Mathematics or Computer Science. Selection of the recipient shall be made by the UMF Mathematics and Computer Science Division faculty. A primary factor in selection is that the student(s) chosen will have demonstrated that they in some way best exemplify Russell Rainville’s love and joy in the beauty of mathematics. Ideal candidates will be sophomore and junior students that have at least an overall 3.0 GPA.

The JENNIE YOUNG RHODES SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a deserving UMF student, with academic standing after completion of one semester being considered.

The MARION C. RICKER SCHOLARSHIPS are awarded to seniors at UMF who are Maine residents and who plan to teach early childhood education or home economics related subjects. Academic standing after completion of a successful semester is considered.

The ELDRED (RED) ROLFE AWARD is given to a graduating senior who has shown excellence in the field of geography. Selection is to be made by the geography faculty.

The WALTER L. SARGENT MEMORIAL HISTORY AWARD was established at the University of Maine at Farmington in 2013 with gifts from family and friends. The fund shall be awarded annually to an outstanding history student thereby encouraging academic excellence in the field of history. The Walter L. Sargent Memorial History Award will celebrate Walter’s scholarship, teaching, and love of research. Selection of the recipient shall be made by UMF’s Scholarship Committee after consultation with the UMF History Department. The fund shall be administered by UMF’s Executive Director for Finance and Administration.

The JILL SCHWAB LEADERSHIP AWARD is awarded annually to a full-time UMF student with an accumulative GPA of at least 2.0, who is not a senior, and who has made significant contributions to UMF and/or the community, excluding athletic ability or participation.

The LOUISE EMERSON SHENKEL ’57 SCHOLARSHIP is awarded annually to one or more students who is a Maine resident, is majoring in Elementary Education, who has taken at least 30 credits, is in good academic standing and has financial need. The recipient(s) of the scholarship may reapply in subsequent years. The amount of the award(s) is not to exceed a recipients’ tuition with preference given to covering full tuition. If sufficient funds are available for more than one student, the balance shall be awarded as per the terms of the fund.

The ELIZABETH HENDERSON SHRUM ’32 AND CHARLES & ESTELL-ANN HENDERSON SCHOLARSHIP is awarded annually to a UMF student who is majoring in liberal arts, who has taken a minimum of 30 credit hours, has an academic GPA of at least 3.0, and who has financial need.

The ELIZABETH HENDERSON SHRUM & RALPH SHRUM SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a UMF student who has taken at least 30 credit hours and who also is in good academic standing and in need of financial assistance.

The JESSICA LYNN SIMCOCK, CLASS OF 1994, MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a UMF student majoring in the Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Rehabilitation Services, who is a Maine resident, has demonstrated commitment to and extraordinary promise for a career of helping others, has taken at least 60 credits and has financial need.

The DUANE L. SMALL SCHOLARSHIP is awarded annually to a UMF student majoring in elementary education who graduated from a Maine high school. The recipient shall have attained sophomore status, be in good academic standing with a grade point average of 2.5 or above, have financial need, and express a strong desire to teach. Selection shall be made by the UMF Scholarship Committee.

The JESSIE E. SMITH SCHOLARSHIP is to be awarded to a student in good academic standing (at least 3.0 G.P.A.) and also in need of financial assistance.

The ALBERT ST. PIERRE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP shalll be awarded annually to a UMF student who plans to study French in France or Quebec, Canada. Applications for this scholarship are included in the study abroad application packet.

The LAWRENCE E. STANDISH FUND is administered by Key Trust Company which is Trustee and Executor. The fund will be used to award one year tuition (18 credits), room, and board scholarships to intellectually gifted and academically superior UMF senior students who have resided in Maine for at least six consecutive years and who have received full acceptance and admission to a Master’s degree program at the University of Maine, Orono. This scholarship is effective the following academic year commencing in the fall otherwise the scholarship must be forfeited. Scholarship amount to be paid directly to the University of Maine, Orono, by Key Trust Corp. after the recipient has been matriculated into the master’s degree program. Scholarship recipients will be selected by the UMF Scholarship Committee and recommended to Key Trust Company. Apply online.

The FRANCES VOTER STEARNS SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to worthy students from Franklin County, with preference given to students from New Vineyard.

THE DR. C. LARRY STINCHCOMB MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP is awarded annually to a UMF student enrolled in the Program of Basic Studies (PBS) or to a former Upward Bound (UB) student, who is a Maine resident, has taken at least 30 credits and has financial need.

The Carolyn A. Stone Grant-in-Aid Fund shall be used to make an award to a UMF student majoring in education who is from Maine. The recipient shall have earned a minimum of 32 credits. Preference shall be given to female students.

The GLADYS F. TAYLOR SCHOLARSHIPS are awarded to one junior and one senior student who are preparing to work with preschool children, families, the elderly, or in the fields of nutrition, health education, or family services. Preference to be given to students in early childhood education or nutrition. Recipients must be in good academic standing and exhibit financial need. Junior recipients may reapply as seniors and shall be given preference provided they have maintained good academic standing. If sufficient funds are not available for two full scholarships, then the full scholarship shall be awarded to a senior and the balance available to a junior.

The ANNE MARIE TESSIER SCHOLARSHIP shall be awarded annually to a graduate of a high school in Jay or Livermore Falls, Maine. The recipient shall have achieved high academic standing and have financial need. Preference shall be given to new, first-year, or in-coming transfer students who meet the above criteria. Selection shall be made by the Financial Aid Office.

The HERMIA TOOTHAKER SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a promising student majoring in Elementary Education, who has taken at least 30 credits, is in good academic standing and has financial need.

THE UMF ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP FUND shall be used to provide scholarships for incoming or current students from Maine, selected on the basis of academic merit, leadership potential, commitment to community service, and financial need. Selection of recipients shall be made by the UMF Office of Admission.

UMF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FUND: The income from the fund shall be used to support undergraduate research at the University of Maine at Farmington. Selection of recipients shall be made by the Partnership for Civic Advancement Committee.

The CANDANCE JOHNSON VINETTE SCHOLARSHIP is awarded annually to a UMF student(s) for the senior year of study in either an associate or baccalaureate program. The student must have demonstrated financial need, have attended UMF for at least one year, be in good academic standing, and not have earned a prior baccalaureate degree. Preference to students with evidence of leadership and service to others. Selection of recipients to be made by the UMF Financial Aid Office which shall administer the fund.

The Don Wardwell Scholarship shall be awarded annually to a graduate from any Maine high school with preference given to graduates of Bucksport High School or Averill High School at Goodwill Hinckley. This scholarship is renewable subject to continued availability of funding and maintaining of good academic standing.

The LAWRENCE (BUZZ) WARREN SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a UMF student who is majoring in history or interdisciplinary-political science/social science, and who is in good academic standing.

The FLORA ELLA DEANE WEEKS ’04 SCHOLARSHIP is awarded annually to one or more students majoring in art and who has financial need.

The MARY PHILPOT WHITTEMORE SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a UMF student from Maine majoring in elementary education. The recipient shall have earned at least 30 credits, be in good academic standing and have financial need.

The R. LEON AND ALMA C. WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIPS are awarded to deserving and needy UMF undergraduate students of good citizenship who are graduates of SAD 63, comprising Amherst, Aurora, Plantation #33, Osborne Plantation, Eddington, Holden, and Clifton, and who are residents of the towns of Clifton, Holden, or Eddington. Selection shall be made by the UMF Scholarship Committee preferably in consultation with the local school authorities stated above.

The ELEANOR WOOD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND: Income from the fund shall be awarded annually to no more than four (4) UMF students who graduated from Mt. Abram High School located in Salem, Maine. The recipient(s) shall have earned at least 15 credits and have financial need. Should there be no financially deserving graduates of Mt. Abram High School in any academic year, such year’s annual income shall be paid over the corpus of said scholarship fund to become a part thereof. Distribution from this fund shall be credited to each recipient’s account for tuition, board and room, student activity fees, books and other direct expenses incurred at UMF.