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Winslow High School offers a wide array of resources to all our students, including access to all the best scholarships colleges have to offer. Use the links on the left to view some of the many scholarships available to college-bound students.
Visit the guidance office to see a complete updated list of available scholarships.
Barking Foundation Scholarship
| Eligibility: |
Any Maine senior with financial need pursuing an accredited degree program. |
| Apply: | Application form (www.barkingfoundation.org) essay, two letters of recommendation, statement of financial need, FAFSA, statement of unmet need from college, and transcript. |
| Award: | varies |
| Deadline: | February 15 |
Best Buy Scholarship
| Eligibility: |
Senior who is planning on entering into an accredited college who has volunteer and work experience. |
| Apply: | www.bestbuy.com click on community relations tab |
| Award: | $1,500 |
| Deadline: | Feb. 15 |
Big Sun Scholarship
| Eligibility: |
Any senior engaged in a sport |
| Apply: | 500 word or less essay, email essay to athleticawards@bigsunathletics.com |
| Award: | $500 |
| Deadline: | June 25 |
Bob Elliot - Channel 8 Journalism Scholarship
| Eligibility: |
Any senior planning on majoring in journalism, communications or a related field of study. |
| Apply: | Application form, www.wmtw.com 500 word essay, two letters of recommendation and an official transcript. |
| Award: | $1,500 to one senior in WMTW viewing area. |
| Deadline: | received by 5:00 p.m. on March 24 |
Boys & Girls Club and YMCA
| Eligibility: |
Any senior who is a present or past member of the Alfond Youth Center and has been accepted into higher education. |
| Apply: | Application form, essay, three letters of references |
| Award: | $500 paid after completion of 1st semester |
| Deadline: | May 1 |
Burger King Scholars
| Eligibility: |
Any senior enrolling in a two or four year college, demonstrating financial need, who works an average of 15 hours per week, demonstrates community service, GPA of 2.5 to 3.5 |
| Apply: | Application form, two letters of recommendation www.bk.com/scholars |
| Award: | $1,000 |
| Deadline: | Feb. 15th |
xxx - Burton L. Spiller Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society Scholarship - xxx
| Eligibility: |
Any senior majoring in any area of wildlife conservation (wildlife law enforcement, forestry, biology, management, etc.). |
| Apply: | Write a brief resume outlining future endeavors and past experiences. Include an official transcript. |
| Award: | up to $1000 |
| Deadline: | March 15 |
Business Education Association of Maine Scholarships
| Eligibility: |
Anyone majoring in Business Education or any child/ward of a Business Education Teacher (BEAM member). |
| Apply: | Application form, transcript, 2 letters of recommendation and 2 appraisals. |
| Award: | $500 for 2 (1 in Bus. Ed; 1 child/ward) |
| Deadline: | April 29 postmarked |
Caroline & Dana Sturtevant Scholarship
| Eligibility: |
Any graduating senior or a recent graduate who is a resident of Maine furthering their education. Non-traditional students are encouraged to apply. |
| Apply: | Application form, 2 letters of recommendation, resume, transcript. |
| Award: | varies |
| Deadline: | April 15 |
Cecilia Club of Augusta Scholarship
| Eligibility: |
Any senior pursuing a music education in college. An audition will be required. |
| Apply: | Application form and two recommendation letters. |
| Award: | varies |
| Deadline: | March |
Central Maine Fire Attack School Scholarship
| Eligibility: |
Any senior pursuing a career in fire service, emergency medical service or a medical field. Must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or above in college. |
| Apply: | Application form, essay and two letters of recommendation. |
| Award: | $500 |
| Deadline: | March 31 |
xxx - Chevrolet Michelle Kwan R.E.W.A.R.D.S. Scholarship - xxx
| Eligibility: |
Any female senior possessing a GPA of 3.2 or higher with demonstrated athletic excellence, leadership, community involvement/volunteerism, and financial need who will be continuing her education and athletics in college. |
| Apply: | Application, 2 specific letters of recommendation, essay, transcript. |
| Award: | $5000 payable over 4 years with renewal |
| Deadline: | March 29 |
China Area Business Betterment Association Scholarship
| Eligibility: |
Any senior who has been a resident of Albion, China, Vassalboro, Windsor or Palermo for at least one year and who is pursuing any degree that will be used in business (see examples in guideline). Must have maintained at least a “C” average. Selection will be based on academic achievement, financial need, service to school/community, goals statement and letter of recommendation. |
| Apply: | Application form, transcript, essay and letter of recommendation. |
| Award: | $250 |
| Deadline: | February 28 |
Class of 1939 Winslow High School Scholarship
| Eligibility: |
Any senior. |
| Apply: | Application form |
| Award: | varies |
| Deadline: | April 30 |
Class of 1944 Winslow High School Scholarship
| Eligibility: |
Any senior. |
| Apply: | Application form, biographical sketch and official transcript. |
| Award: | $1000 for two students |
| Deadline: | April 25 |
Class of 2008 Winslow High School Scholarship
| Eligibility: |
Senior who is going on to a 2 or 4 yr. program who has a GPA of 3.0 or better, have competed 30 hours of community service, and have been involved in 2 extra-curricular activities. |
| Apply: | Application form, two letters of recommendation. One letter must be from your community service group. |
| Award: | $250 |
| Deadline: | May 1st to Guidance |
Clyde Russell Scholarship Fund
| Eligibility: |
Any Maine senior planning on attending an accredited institution. Consideration will cover personal traits and qualities, academic ability and motivation, extra-curricular activities, community activities, personal goals and objectives. Also separate scholarships are available for current college students and citizens of Maine pursuing further educational/cultural opportunities. |
| Apply: | Application form, goals statement, four specific letters of recommendation, official transcript and personal interview. |
| Award: | Up to $10,000 |
| Deadline: | February 1 |
CMP Group Scholarship
| Eligibility: |
Any senior who is a dependent of CMP or CMP subsidiary employees or retirees who resides within CMP’s service area and is enrolled at an accredited 2 or 4 year institution. Must show personal aspirations, academic achievement, financial need and contribution to school and involvement in community activities. |
| Apply: | Application form to be filled out by student and school official. Include official transcript. www.mainecf.org |
| Award: | up to $5,000 for three students |
| Deadline: | May 1 |
Coca Cola National Scholarship
| Eligibility: |
Any graduating senior with high academic achievement (a GPA of 3.0 or better) and school/community service. |
| Apply: | Application form on-line www.coca-colascholars.org |
| Award: | up to $20,000 |
| Deadline: | October 31 |
Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship Program
| Eligibility: |
A graduating senior whose family is actively engaged in production agriculture and pursuing a career in agriculture. |
| Apply: | Application form or on-line at www.ffa.org |
| Award: | $1,500 |
| Deadline: | Feb. 15 |
Cora & Everett B. Harris
| Eligibility: |
Any graduating senior from Winslow, Messalonskee, Lawrence or Waterville High Schools who has been accepted by an accredited college or university in Maine . Must have need of financial aid and show scholastic promise. |
| Apply: | Application form and letter. |
| Award: | varies – 4 awards |
| Deadline: | April 24 to Guidance |
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