Dirigo Scholar Award

Description

• Awarded to first-year students based on academic achievement, demonstrated leadership skills, or other criteria.
• Annual Award:
• In State $2,000
• Out of State $10,000
• First-year student merit scholarships are awarded up to 4 years with full-time enrollment (15 credit hours per semester recommended).
• Students whose GPA falls between 3.0 – 3.49 at the time of admission could be eligible for this award.
• The University of Southern Maine uses a 4.0 scale to determine scholarship eligibility. If a student's GPA is not on a 4.0 scale we will convert it using the specific schools profile.

Eligibility

• Students must complete a USM application. Including the submission of their official high school transcript.
• Students must take a minimum of 12 credits during Fall and Spring semesters.
• Students who have already earned a bachelors degree by the time they start courses at USM are not eligible for merit scholarships.

How to Apply

All qualified incoming first-year students who complete a USM application — including your official high school transcript, letter of recommendation, and completed personal statement (essay) — will be automatically considered.

How to Renew

• Maintain full-time enrollment (minimum 12 credits Fall and Spring semesters) and a 2.0 GPA.
• Awards to first-year students can be used for a maximum of eight (8) semesters within a period of five (5) years, commencing with the term of initial enrollment.

Questions on renewal should be directed to Nancy Varin via email or call 207-780-5330.

Contact

Cody Campbell Assistant Director of Admissions 207-780-5183 cody.campbell@maine.edu