Maine scholarships and state aid
These are restricted to Maine residents specifically. It's the kind of local award that's easy to miss because it's never on the big national scholarship sites.
Most scholarships on this site have no state restriction at all, so it's worth also browsing the full list regardless of where you live. Know of a local Maine scholarship, through a school, Rotary club, or church, that isn't listed here? Let us know.
Open scholarships for Maine residents (1)
- Maine State Grant Program$1,250–$2,500
Finance Authority of Maine (FAME)
Maine resident students at a Maine public or private college, university, or technical school can get up to $2,500 a year ($1,250 for half-time enrollment) through this need-based grant, and you're automatically considered when you file the FAFSA.
Ongoing — apply via FAFSA each year; no fixed competitive deadlineLast verified Sep 28, 2026