• Applicants must be full-time residents of Maine; boarding students from households with residency outside of Maine are not eligible.
• Applicants must be graduating in the spring from a public high school in Maine.
• Applicants should plan to attend a two-year or four-year degree program at an accredited college or university in the fall semester immediately following their high school graduation; those applicants considering deferred admission should contact the Mitchell Institute to confirm their eligibility.
• Candidates are evaluated based on the following criteria: academic potential, community impact, and financial need.

Scholarship Amount: $10,000 to be paid out in four equal installments of $2,500

Application Process:

Applications can be completed and submitted online at: http://mitchellinstitute.org/scholarship/.

The strongest applicants demonstrate financial need, academic promise, and community impact.

Beyond the $10,000 scholarship, the Mitchell Institute provides numerous resources and programs including:
• Leadership and career development events
• Access to vast professional networks
• Customized support through individual meetings with Mitchell Institute staff and community members
• Fellowship Awards of up to $1,500 to support internships and personal/professional growth opportunities
• Emergency financial assistance for unexpected financial challenges

The application window is open from December 1 through March 1. Online applications must be submitted by March 1 of the award year, along with a current high school transcript with mid-year grades; a recommendation letter from a high school teacher, counselor, or principal; and the FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS).

Applicants must also submit by April 1 of the award year the acceptance letter and financial aid offer (a screenshot from online account is acceptable) from their top-choice college.

Application Opening Date: December 1

Application Deadline Date: March 1st

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