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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.
TD Banknorth Scholarship
| Eligibility: |
A dependent of a Banknorth employee
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| Apply: | Application on-line (www.promisingfutures.com/scholarships)
Essay, transcript, letter of recommendation
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| Award: | 14-$2500
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| Deadline: | Rec’d by Mar. 28th |
Teachers for Maine Loan Program
| Eligibility: |
Any senior or college student pursuing a teaching career. Students are eligible for loans for $3000 per year (maximum $12,000). These loans can be forgiven by teaching in a Maine school. One year of teaching cancels out one year of loan. Graduate students are eligible for $1500/yr (maximum $6,000).
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| Apply: | Application, essay, transcript and school profile.
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| Award: | $3000 renewable
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| Deadline: | April 1 |
Thomas J. Landers Scholarship
| Eligibility: |
Any senior majoring in Law Enforcement in any 2 or 4 year program. Selection based on scholastic achievement and financial need.
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| Apply: | Application form, official transcript and letter of interest in law enforcement.
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| Award: | $500 for 3
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| Deadline: | April 16 |
Toyota Community Scholar Program
| Eligibility: |
A senior who has an outstanding academic record, is an effective leader, and a well-documented record of service both within and outside the school setting.
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| Apply: | Nominated by the school Principal or Guidance Counselor
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| Award: | Between $10,000 and $20,000
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| Deadline: | Jan. 4 |
Trooper Jeffrey S. Parola Foundation Award
| Eligibility: |
Any Maine resident pursuing an education in the field of Law Enforcement. Must maintain a C or above average, and have earned a varsity letter.
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| Apply: | Application form on line at www.jeffreysparolafoundation.org
essay, letter of recommendation
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| Award: | Varies
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| Deadline: | April 1 |
Tylenol
| Eligibility: |
A senior who is pursuing a career in the health related field.
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| Apply: | Apply on line www.tylenol.com
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| Award: | Varies
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| Deadline: | May 15 |
Unicel High School Heroes Scholarship
| Eligibility: |
Students who have demonstrated their dedication to improving the lives of others.
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| Apply: | Application on line at www.unicel.com/aboutus
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| Award: | $2000
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| Deadline: | March 31st |
UTAP
| Eligibility: |
Any senior, particularly minorities, females, and disabled students who are pursuing a career in Computer Science, Geography, International Relations/Foreign Area Studies or Political Science. Minimum SAT score of 1000 and a GPA of at least 3.0. Students must demonstrate financial need.
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| Apply: | Application, one letter of recommendation, official transcript, resume, copy of income tax return, essay www.diajobs.us/careers
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| Award: | Not to exceed $17,000 per year
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| Deadline: | Received by November 30 |
VFW MacCrillis-Rousseau Post #8835 Scholarship
| Eligibility: |
Any senior who is a direct relative of a member of Post #8835 who shows financial need, school/community spirit, academic achievement and public service.
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| Apply: | Application form with essay.
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| Award: | $1000 for one male and one female
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| Deadline: | March 31 |
VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship
| Eligibility: |
Any high school student. Must submit a selected topic, 3-5 minute audio essay on cassette. Scholarships are available at all levels of competition. State winner receives an all expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. The first place national winner receives a $20,000 scholarship.
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| Apply: | See web site www.vfw.org
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| Award: | varies up to $25,000
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| Deadline: | November 1 |
W. Scott Reid Scholarship Fund – Order of Odd Fellows
| Eligibility: |
Any Maine senior planning to attend a Maine institution and majoring in the field of nursing. Must have at least a B average “generally students will be expected to maintain 2.9 average on a 4.0 scale”.
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| Apply: | Application form, transcript, letters of recommendation and photo.
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| Award: | $1000 for up to 4 years, must reapply.
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| Deadline: | June 10 |
WBRC Architects-Engineers Centennial Scholarship
| Eligibility: |
Any senior who has been accepted to a 2 or 4 yr. post-secondary educational institution with a major in architecture or engineering. Student must have displayed good citizenship through participation in school and community activities. The recipient must have at least a 2.5 GPA
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| Apply: | Application
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| Award: | 2- $250
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| Deadline: | April 1 to Guidance Office |
Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship
| Eligibility: |
Any senior pursuing a career in government service.
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| Apply: | Cover letter (follow specific instructions), transcript, letters of recommendation on-line application www.gwcf.org
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| Award: | up to $20,000
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| Deadline: | January 15 |
Waterville Area Art Society
| Eligibility: | A graduate from WTVL, Winslow, Lawrence, Messalonskee, or
Erskine
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| Apply: | If interested, you must be nominated by the Art teacher
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| Award: | $500
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| Deadline: | May 1st |
Waterville Lodge of Masons
| Eligibility: |
A senior enrolled in a two or four year college, technical, or vocational school who has maintained at least a “B” average in high school. Preference will be given to relatives of the Waterville Lodge of Masons.
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| Apply: | Application, high school transcript, one letter of recommendation.
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| Award: | $1,000
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| Deadline: | Postmarked by March 31 |
Waterville Rotary Club
| Eligibility: |
Any senior accepted to an accredited college or technical school demonstrating at least a “B” average and having financial need.
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| Apply: | Application, essay on Rotary’s motto, “Service about Self”
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| Award: | $1000
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| Deadline: | May 9 to the Guidance Office |
Waterville Sunrise Rotary Club
| Eligibility: |
Any senior accepted to an accredited college or technical school
demonstrating financial need with passing grades in all subjects through high school. Must also have participated in community service.
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| Apply: | Application, essay on Rotary’s theme, “Lead the Way”
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| Award: | $1,000 to one student from Lawrence, Messalonskee, Waterville or Winslow High School
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| Deadline: | April 18 to Guidance Office |
Waterville Woman’s Association Scholarship
| Eligibility: |
Any senior residing in the Greater Waterville Area who has been accepted by an accredited institution. Applicants to Maine schools are given first consideration. Must demonstrate financial need.
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| Apply: | Application form, goals statement, two letters of reference, and financial aid form to be filled out by college official.
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| Award: | varies, renewable
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| Deadline: | May 8 |
“Will to Win” Asthma Athlete Scholarship
| Eligibility: |
Any senior with Asthma who has achieved excellence both in competitive sports and scholastically, and who is enrolling in an accredited four-year institution. Other criteria considered include leadership qualities and extra-curricular activities.
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| Apply: | Application form must be requested by calling 1-800-558-7305 official transcript, letter of reference from athletic director or coach and personal goals statement.
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| Award: | up to $10,000
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| Deadline: | April 30 |
Winslow Community Federal Credit Union
| Eligibility: |
Any senior who is a member of the Winslow Community Federal Credit Union and is pursuing a full-time post-secondary education. Must demonstrate financial need and community service.
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| Apply: | Application form.
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| Award: | $250
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| Deadline: | May 12 |
Winslow Fire Department Scholarship
| Eligibility: |
Any senior who will be pursuing a career in the fire fighting or emergency medical technician fields.
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| Apply: | Application form.
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| Award: | $500
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| Deadline: | May 1 |
Bucknell University Kenneth G. Langone Scholarship
| Eligibility: |
Any applicant who has demonstrated ambition, contributions to the family and/or community, creativity, determination, integrity, loyalty and steadfastness, initiative and enthusiasm for life. Must have financial need.
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| Apply: | nominated by your counselor
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| Award: | to be determined
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| Deadline: | March 1 |
CMTC Maine Machine Products Co. Scholarship for Machine Tool Technology
| Eligibility: |
Any senior or home schooler who has been accepted at Central Maine Technical College in the Machine Tool Program. Award recipient must agree to a work study program at Maine Machine Products Co. while in school and accept a position with MMPC for at least eighteen months after graduation.
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| Apply: | Application form and narrative.
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| Award: | Full tuition, books and lab fees
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| Deadline: | April 15 |
Ohio Wesleyan University Scholarship
| Eligibility: |
Any senior applying to Ohio Wesleyan with an outstanding record of academic achievement and demonstrated leadership during their secondary school career.
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| Apply: | Contact: Ms. Margaret L. Drugovich
Vice President of Admission and Financial Aid
Ohio Wesleyan University
61 South Sandusky Street
Delaware, OH 43015
800-922-8953
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| Award: | Varies
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| Deadline: | not listed |
St. Joseph’s College of Maine Parish Scholarship Program
| Eligibility: |
Any applicant to St. Joseph’s who is a member of a Catholic Parish and who is enrolling in a full-time bachelor’s degree program, maintaining a 3.0 GPA , SAT 1000 or better and receives a letter of recommendation from your parish.
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| Apply: | Contact your parish.
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| Award: | $3000 renewable
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| Deadline: | Jan 15 received |
Shenandoah University
| Eligibility: |
Any applicant to Shenandoah who are pursuing a health science course of study. Student must be nominated by the high school.
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| Apply: | Application form
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| Award: | Varies up to $15,000
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| Deadline: | One year from graduation date |
Simmons College Centennial Scholars Program
| Eligibility: |
Any female National Merit Semi-Finalist and has earned a GPA of 3.5.
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| Apply: | Application form
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| Award: | full tuition and books for four years with GPA of 3.2 or better
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| Deadline: | not listed |
Skidmore College Department of Music Filene Scholarship
| Eligibility: |
Any applicant to Skidmore pursuing a liberal arts education. Majoring in music is not required but participation in the music department is expected.
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| Apply: | Tape submission, see brochure for details.
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| Award: | $9000 for 4 years for 4 people
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| Deadline: | February 1 |
St. Lawrence University Presidential Diversity Scholarships
| Eligibility: |
Any minority applicant to St. Lawrence who completes a specific essay. Criteria also includes: academic achievement, leadership and service to the community.
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| Apply: | Complete application for St. Lawrence and write an essay on “What are the educational benefits of a diverse student body?” by February 15th.
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| Award: | $15,000 per year
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| Deadline: | February 15 |
Swarthmore College Lang Opportunity Scholarships for Social Action
| Eligibility: |
Any applicant with demonstrated social action and community service.
Apply: Essay.
Award: varies up to $10,000
Deadline: January 1 |
Thomas College Maine High School Teachers’ Scholarship
| Eligibility: |
Any applicant who shows academic strength (GPA, class rank and SAT scores), social responsibility, and leadership. |
| Apply: | Nominated by a teacher |
| Award: | full tuition for four years |
| Deadline: | January 19 |
Tufts University Balfour Foundation Scholarship
| Eligibility: |
Any African-American applying to Tufts who demonstrates academic strength and potential for leadership |
| Apply: | Nominated by counselor |
| Award: | replaces the loan portion of their financial aid for four years |
| Deadline: | January 1 |
University of Maine System Lou Fontana Scholarship Fund
| Eligibility: |
Anyone enrolled in the University of Maine System who is majoring in Special Education. Selection criteria include: GPA, work experience with people with disabilities, resume and statement of commitment. |
| Apply: |
Profile of background, transcript, resume, statement of commitment, and cover letter. |
| Award: |
$500 renewable |
| Deadline: |
March 1 |
University of Maine Pace Setter Scholarship
| Eligibility: |
Any senior interested in civil or environmental engineering. Must earn a GPA or 2.8 or better. |
| Apply: |
Application form, transcript. |
| Award: |
$1000 or $4000 renewable |
| Deadline: |
March 1 |
University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation Scholarships
| Eligibility: |
Any senior entering the University of Maine who has an excellent academic record and an interest in a paper industry related technical career. |
| Apply: |
Application form, transcript with SAT results, and letter. |
Award: | $1000 renewable |
| Deadline: |
February 1 |
University of Maine Visual Art Awards
| Eligibility: |
Any student enrolled in the UMaine Art department in the areas of studio art, art history or art education. |
| Apply: |
Portfolio, and interview, application and two letters of reference. |
| Award: |
$1000 or $2000 renewable |
| Deadline: |
Jan. 24 |
University of Maine at Farmington Alumni Scholarships
| Eligibility: |
Any applicant to UMF who has superior academic achievement, potential leadership and character. |
| Apply: |
Application form, transcript, and three letters of recommendation. |
| Award: |
full-tuition |
| Deadline: |
February 4 |
University of Maine at Machias
| Eligibility: |
Any applicant to UMM whose academic placement is in the upper level of his/her class and demonstrates financial need. |
| Apply: |
Letter of application, 2 letters of recommendation |
| Award: |
4-$400 |
| Deadline: |
June 30 |
University of Tampa Writing Scholars Competition
| Eligibility: |
Any applicant to Univ. of Tampa majoring in English or Writing with scholastic achievement of 3.0 GPA or better. |
| Apply: |
Writing samples, an autobiography and transcript |
| Award: |
up to $20,000 over four years |
| Deadline: |
February 1 |
Wentworth Institute of Technology
| Eligibiltity: |
First time freshman or transfer applicants. Must be either US or Canadian citizens. |
| Apply: |
Application form and transcript |
| Award: |
up to $10,000 |
| Deadline: |
February 15 |
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