Husson Scholarships

These scholarships are awarded through the college admission application process.

Academic Honors Scholarship: Ten $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually to entering freshmen students in two- or four- year programs who have achieved academic excellence in high school. These awards are renewed annually as long as the recipient maintains Dean's List grades (3.4 GPA). Applications may be obtained from guidance counselors or by contacting the Office of the Chief Academic Officer at Husson. Application deadline is March 1.

Campus Community Scholarship: Awarded to students from under-represented groups who can enrich the College community through diversity.

Leadership Scholarship: Awarded to entering students who hae displayed meritorious academic and/or leadership qualities during their high school years. Each recipient will be reviewed on an individual basis. SAT/GPA and rank in class, as well as potential community and/or high school activities, serve as guidelines for this award. This scholarship is renewable based upon full-time continuous enrollment and a GPA of 2.5 starting in the second semester.

Students must apply for the following scholarships during the spring semester and selections are made by the Scholarship Committee.

Douglas H. & Ana M. Brown Scholarship: One-half of the awards made annually from the funds shall be to outstanding students majoring in a business field and one-half to outstanding students majoring in nursing.

Frank M. Carter Memorial Scholarship: Established by friends and colleagues in the memory of Frank M. Carter, this scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior accounting major from Maine who demonstrates both financial need and academic excellence.

Fred R. Dingley Scholarship: Awarded to a student from Lee, Winn, Springfield, Webster Plantation, Prentiss Plantation, Topsfield, Macwahoc, Reed Plantation, Drew Plantation, and the unorganized territories of Kingman and Brookton.

William H. Donahue Scholarship: Awarded annually to an upper-class student in the Department of Accounting.

EMGH-EMMC Husson Nurses Alumni Association Scholarship: Awarded to nursing majors and Eastern Maine Technical College nursing graduates in the Husson B.S. nursing program with a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Russell C. & Veronica D. Eustice Scholarship: Awarded to a student majoring in Business Administration and who demonstrates both financial need and the ability to succeed in a business program.

Fleet Bank Scholarship: Awarded to a deserving Husson student.

James & Mildred Judy Scholarship: Awarded to a junior or senior accounting major and nursing major (2 awards).

Elizabeth S. Largay Nursing Scholarship: Awarded to a sophomore nursing major from rural Maine with a minimum GPA of 2.8.

M. Scott McDowell Memorial Scholarship: Established by friends, relatives, and colleagues in his memory, this scholarship is awarded to a third year student from Maine majoring in Business Administration who demonstrates financial need and the ability to succeed in a business program.

Leonard & Renee Minsky Scholarship: Awarded to an upper class Business Administration major from the greater Bangor - Brewer area or other towns in Penobscot county.

William P. Newman Scholarship: Awarded to an upper class male Business major with demonstrated proficiency and sportsmanship.

The Scholar Incentive Award is awarded based on academic performance. Starting after students have completed at least thirty (30) credits, students who have attained a semester grade point average of 3.4 or better will receive $300 and those who have attained a 3.6 or better will receive $400 the following semester. To be eligible, the recipient must attain the requisite semester grade point average during a semester in which he or she is carrying a 15 credit hour or greater course load. Payment of this award is applied toward tuition in the subsequent regular semester of enrollment. Please note that students eligible for renewal of either the Honors Scholarship or the Business Technology Education Scholarship are not eligible for this award.

Scholarship from outside sources
Applications available in the Financial Aid Office

Accountemps/AICPA Student Scholarship: Awarded to a declared accounting, finance, or information resources major with a GPA of at least a 3.0. Student must have completed at least 30 credits, including at least six credit hours in accounting. Must also be enrolled as a full time student and must be an AICPA student affiliate member. Deadline is April 1.

Altrusa International Scholarship: Awarded to a Maine woman who has completed 15 credit hours and is enrolled in a degree-granting program at Husson College. Deadline is April 30.

Altrusa Nursing Scholarship: Awarded to a student who has completed 15 credits hours and is enrolled in a degree-granting program at Husson College. Deadline is April 30.

American Association of University Women - Non-Traditional Student $150 Book Award: Awarded to women 24 years or older, have experienced at least a five year educational break before enrolling as a degree student at Husson, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (undergraduate) and of 3.5 (graduate), and undergraduate students must have completed at least 30 credit hours at Husson while graduate students must have completed 10 credits hours at Husson. Deadline is November 5.

American Business Women's Association: Awarded to a legal Maine resident enrolled full time at an accredited institution. ABWA members or individuals who are members of the ABWA member's household are not eligible to apply. Deadline is March 15.

American Chemical Society Scholars Program: Applicants must be African American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian; a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.; a full-time student at an accredited institiution; high academic achiever in chemistry or science; able to demonstrate evidence of financial need according to the FAFSA; and intending or already majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or a chemically related science and planning a career in the chemical sciences or chemical technology. Deadline is February 15. To download an application, go to www.acs.org/minorityaffairs/.

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students: Awarded to full-time undergraduate and graduate students at regionally accredited institutions and selection is based on merit and need. Deadline is July 1.

Association of Operation Room Nurses of Maine: Awarded to nursing students from Maine.

Auxiliary to the Penobscot County Medical Society Scholarship: Awarded to students in nursing and health-related fields. Preference will be given to non-traditional students in their third or fourth year who have displayed a strong desire to overcome financial and/or family hardship to fulfill their goals. Deadline is May 1.

Backpacker Outdoor Scholarship Program: Scholarships are awarded in three categories (Outdoor Leadership, Environmental Leadership, and Outdoor Writing) to any full-time undergraduate student attending a four-year college. The applicant must be in his/her junior or senior year and be maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA. The applicant may be pursuing any major. Applications should be postmarked no later than February 16.

The Barking Foundation: Grants awarded to Maine residents with financial need. Deadline is March 1. For additional information, click here or email info@barkingfoundation.org.

Larry Blouin Scholarship: Awarded to an employee or child of an employee of Fresh Samantha Inc. (Maine residency not required), in good academic standing, and accepted at a two or four year post-secondary school. Deadline is April 15.

BPW Futurama Scholarships -must be Maine resident and demonstrate financial need to apply. Deadline is April 20.

The Rachel E. Lemieux Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to a high school senior or recent graduate who will enroll in an accredited institution.
Career Advancement Scholarship: Awarded to a woman who is 30 years of age or older who is continuing in, or returning to, college.
Interim Scholarship: Awarded to a woman whose educational program is already in progress.

Billy Brown Scholarship: Awarded to a Maine resident in good academic standing. Applicants should have attended Portland, Deering, Catherine McAuley, Cheverus, Waynflete, South Portland, Cape Elizabeth, or Yarmouth high schools. Deadline is April 15.

Kingsley Alcid Brown Scholarship: Awarded to a graduate student from Washington County, Maine. Deadline is April 1.

Business Education Association of Maine (BEAM) has two scholarships available.

Business Education Teacher's Child or Ward Scholarship: Awarded to a business teacher's child or ward who is in college or planning to attend college.
Business Teacher Education Training Program Scholarship: Awarded to a student enrolled in a business education teacher program.
Deadline is April 15.

Carat Scholarship Foundation: Awarded to undergraduates and graduates who are U.S. citizens and awards are based on academic record, financial need, and career goals. Deadline is January 15,

Daniel Cardillo Charitable Fund: Applicants must have a demonstrated financial need, compassion for others, and a passion for a life activity and be seeking through the program or educational opportunity to be funded to further that passion. Deadline is May 1.

Stephen B. Center Diversity Leadership Award: Awarded to a Maine resident enrolled full-time. UnumProvident Corporation employees and their families are not eligible. Deadline is April 15.

Cliff House Scholarship Fund: Awarded to students who are pursuing a degree in culinary, restaurant, or hotel management. To be eligible for a Cliff House Scholarship Fund award, applicants must be (in order of priority) Wells or York high school graduates, students from other York county high school, Cliff House employees, or children of Cliff House employees. Deadline is April 15.

CMP Group Scholarship Fund: Awarded to dependents of CMP Group or CMP Group affiliate employees or retirees who are graduating seniors enrolling in an accredited institution. The applicant must also reside within the CMP service area.

Ira Cobe Scholarship Fund: Awarded to financially needy young men under the age of 23. Deadline is May 1.

Cumberland County Retired Teachers Scholarship: Awarded to a resident of Cumberland County, Maine who has completed one semester at an accredited college and majoring in education or nursing. Deadline is April 1.

Cushman Scholarship Fund: Awarded to a resident of Hancock County, Maine who is pursuing a degree in medicine or Christian education. Deadline is May 1.

Down East Registered Nurses Association Scholarship: Awarded to a student from Washington County who is enrolled in a program of professional nursing. Applicants should have completed one year in a professional nursing program and must have some need of financial assistance.

Educators for Maine: All applicants must be Maine residents pursuing a career in speech pathology, child development, or certification as a teacher. High school students and GED recipients must be in the top 25% of their class. College students must have a GPA of 3.0 and post-baccalaureate students must be currently enrolled in college, have a B.A. or its equivalent and the most recent GPA must be at least 3.0. Deadline is April 1. Go to www.famemaine.com for more information.

Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund: Applicants must be dependent children or spouses of persons who were killed or are permanently disabled as a direct result of the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001. Students must be undergraduates and demonstrate financial need. Go to www.familiesoffreedom.com or email freedom@csfa.org for more information.

CFM Candidate Scholarship Program: Applicants must be a full-time student in senior standing pursuing a degree in Finance. Applicants must also agree to sit for the CFM exam if selected and must file an application for admission with the ICMA. Deadlines are December 1 and March 30.

M. Alton French Scholarship Fund: Awarded to a full-time student from towns of Lincolnville, Camden, Hope, Appleton, Rockport, Northport, or Isleboro. Deadline is June 1.

GCFM Horticulture Scholarship: Applicants must be Maine residents and be a junior, senior, or graduate student in some field of horticulture. Deadline in March 1.

Nell Goff Memorial Scholarship: Applicants must be residents of Maine, with preference given to students from the St. Croix region who are pursuing a degree in some field of horticulture. Deadline is March 1.

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program: Awarded to full-time sophomores and juniors interested in a career in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering. Applicants must also have a B average or equivalent, stand in the upper fourth of the class, and be a U.S. citizen, resident alien, or U.S. national. Deadline is February 1.

Ronald P. Guerrette FFA Scholarship Fund: Awarded to students from Caribou High School, Aroostook County, and Maine who are FFA members and have a demonstrated interest and motivation to pursue a career in farming and agriculture.

John Gyles Education Award: Available to both Canadian and American citizens with a minimum GPA of 2.7 in any field of study. Filing dates for mailing applications are April 1, June 1, and November 15.

Janet Davidson Hammond Medical Scholarship: Awarded to graduating seniors from Fryeburg Academy, Lake Region High School, and Oxford Hills High School who plan on majoring in nursing or physical therapy at an accredited institution. Deadline is April 15.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents of Hispanic heritage attending an accredited U.S. college full-time. Applicants must also have a minimum GPA of 2.7 and have earned at least 15 college credits.

Holbrook Island Sanctuary Corporation Scholarship Program: Awarded to a graduating senior who plans to continue his or her education in an area such as natural history, ecology, botany, zoology, ornithology, geology, marine biology, environmental education, teaching, interpretation, park management, or any field of study relevant to Holbrook Island Sanctuary and its programs. Applicants must also be self-motivated and be able to communicate both knowledge and enthusiasm for the natural world. Applicants must be residents of Hancock County or a graduate of a Hancock County high school. Deadline is May 1.

Samuel Huntington Public Service Award: Provides an annual stipend of $10,000 for a graduating college senior to pursue pubic service anywhere in the world. The award allows recipients to engage in a meaningful public service activity for up to one year before proceeding on to graduate school or a career. Funds are awarded based on students' submitted proposals. Deadline is February 15.

Chet Jordan Leadership Award: Awarded to outstanding students who exhibit family values, community service, academic or athletic excellence and who plan to further their education through college or technical school. Deadline is April 15.

KeyBank Scholarship: Awarded to a Maine resident who graduated from a Maine high school and has financial need. The applicant must have a high school GPA of C or better and must be pursuing a degree full-time at a Maine institute of higher education.

James Madison Memorial Fellowship: Applicants must be committed to a career in teaching American history, American government, or social studies at the secondary level. Fellows can attend any institution of higher education in the U.S. for either a Master of Arts degree (MA), a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), or a Master of Education degree (MEd) with an emphasis on American history, government, or political science. For more information, go to www.jamesmadison.com.

Maine Community Foundation: MCF has several scholarships available, each with its own eligibility criteria. Please visit www.mainecf.org or come to the Financial Aid Office for more information.

MES Foundation Scholarships - go to www.mesfoundation.com/college/ for more information on any of the scholarships listed below.

Maine Masonic Aid for Continuing Education (Apply January 1-April 15)
Scholarships are available for adults pursuing higher education. May be full or part-time students. Students must meet federal criteria for an independent student. In addition, they must have exceptional financial need, have a serious educational plan, and contribute to the community.

Maine State Chamber of Commerce Scholarship (Apply January 1-April 15)
Two scholarships are given to graduating high school seniors: one who is planning to pursue an associates degree in a technical program and one who is planning to pursue a bachelors degree in a business-related area. Preference may be given to students attending Maine colleges. Awards are based on academic excellence, student activities, financial need, letters of recommendation, and a required essay.

One Scholarship is given to an adult learner planning to pursue an education at a two-year degree granting college. Preference may be to a student attending a Maine college and seeking a degree in a business- or education-related field. Awards are based on an adult being 23 years or older and having legal dependents other than a spouse.

Maine Legislative Memorial Scholarship Fund (Apply January 1-March 22)
Sixteen awards (one per county) are made annually to students going to a two- or four-year degree granting Maine school. Scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors or full/part-time post-secondary students accepted or enrolled in a Maine college. Graduate students are also eligible. Awards are based on academic excellence, school and community contributions, financial need, letters of recommendation, and a required essay.

Maine Metal Products Association Scholarship (Apply January 1-April 15)
The Maine Metal Products Association Scholarship awards are given to individuals who have demonstrated an outstanding record and overall potential to attend an institution of higher learning majoring in:
· Mechanical Engineering
· Machine Tool Technician
· Sheet Metal Fabrication
· Welding
· CADCAM for Metals Industry
This scholarship is restricted to the study of metal working trades and will be used to pay tuition costs, textbooks, lab fees, supplies, room and board.

Peoples Promise Scholarship (Apply January 1-April 15)
Ten $2,500 scholarships are awarded by Peoples Heritage Bank to graduating high school seniors who will enroll in a post-secondary institution. The recipients are offered a three-month paid internship position with the bank after their first year of post-secondary education. This program is intended for students from low to moderate-income households in Maine. Awards are based on financial need, academic achievement, involvement in school activities, community volunteer activity, work experience, and a required essay.

Maine Fishermen's Forum Scholarship: Applicants must be a sophomore and an immediate family member of anyone actively participating in the Maine seafood industry.

Maine Media Women Scholarship: Applicants can be full-time undergraduate or graduate students pursuing studies in journalism, public relations, or advertising. Deadline is April 1.

Maine Rural Rehabilitation Fund Scholarship: Applicants must be Maine residents and meet one or more of the following qualifications: at least 50% family gross income for the past year has been derived from farm and/or woodswork occupation, be a child of a deceased or physically impaired person who has operated a farm or has been employed in a qualifying woodswork occupation, and/or is an FFA member in good standing who plans to pursue a career in agriculture or woodswork. Applicants must also show unmet financial need and have a GPA of 2.7 or better. Deadline is June 15.

Maine State Society of Washington, D.C. Foundation Scholarship: Applicants must have been born in or have been a legal resident of the State of Maine for at least four years or have at least one parent who was born in or has been a legal resident of the State of Maine for at least four years, not have reached his/her 25th birthday by April 1, and be enrolled in a minimum of 14 semester hours at a Maine college or university. Deadline is April 1.

Maine Tradeswomen Network Scholarship: Awarded to a financially needy female pursuing a career in a trade or technical field. Deadline is March 26.

Maine Vietnam Veterans' Scholarship/Lest We Forget/MIA/POW/KIA Scholarship: Criteria for both scholarship are as follows: Maine veterans of the United States Armed Services who served in the Vietnam Theater who are taking post-secondary level training or education at an accredited institution. A second priority for scholarships is to children of veterans of the United States Armed Services. Deadline is May 1.

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation: Applicants should be the son/daughter of a Marine on active duty or in the Reserve, the son/daughter of a former Marine or Marine Reservist who has received an Honorable Discharge, Medical Discharge, or who was killed while in the service of our Country, or the son/daughter of an active duty, reserve, or former U.S. Navy Corpsman who is serving or has served, with the U.S. Marine Corps. Applicants should also be a senior in high school, a high school graduate, or currently enrolled in an accredited institute of higher education and have a family income of $49,000 or less. For more information, visit www.marine-scholars.org. Deadline is April 1.

MBNA Maine Scholars College Scholarship Program: Awarded to graduating seniors from the following areas: Knox or Waldo Counties, Chebeague, Cliff Island, Long Island, Peaks Island, Frenchboro, Islesford, Cranberry Isle, Swans Island, Monhegan, communities served by MSAD #1 (Presque Isle, Castle Hill, Chapman, Mapleton, Westfield), communities served by MSAD #9 (Farmington, Weld, Temple, Wilton, New Vineyard, New Industry, New Sharon, Chesterville, Vienna), or communities served by MSAD #27 (Fort Kent, St. Francis, St. John Plantation, Wallagrass Plantation, Eagle Lake, Winterville Plantation, New Canada). Applicants must have demonstrated academic achievement and financial need.

Mensa Scholarships: This is an essay contact open to all students pursing an education. Deadline is January 31.

Senator George J. Mitchell Scholarship: Applicants must be legal Maine residents and must plan to attend an accredited college or university in the fall. Recipients will be selected based on academic performance/potential, community service, and financial need. Deadline is April 1.

National Federation of the Blind Scholarship: Scholarships available for legally blind students pursing a post-secondary education. Deadline is March 31

National Health Service Corps Scholarship: Applicants should be U.S. citizens enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a U.S. fully accredited allopathic or osteopathic medical school, dental school, family nurse practitioner program, nurse-midwifery program, or physician assistant program. Deadline is March 29.

National Italian American Foundation Scholarship: Awarded to Italian American students who demonstrate outstanding potential and high academic achievement in any area of study. GPA must be 3.25 or better and must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident alien. Deadline is April 30. Go to www.niaf.org/scholarships for more information.

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship: Applicants must be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States at the time of applications. Applicants must also be in the early stages of their graduate study in science, mathematics, or engineering. Deadline is November 7 for the next academic year.

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships
Caroline E. Holt Nursing Scholarship: Awarded to undergraduate students currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing in the amount of $500. Applications must be received by the national chairman by February 15 or August 15.
Lillian and Arthur Dunn Scholarship: Awarded to graduating high school seniors whose mothers are current members of NSDAR.
Madeline Pickett (Halbert) Cogswell Nursing Scholarship: Awarded to students currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing for undergraduate student who are members, eligible for membership, or related to a member of NSDAR, C.A.R., or SR. Applications must be received by the national chairman by February 15 or August 15.
Occupational Therapy Scholarship: Awarded to students currently enrolled in an accredited school of occupational or physical therapy. Applications must be received by the national chairman by February 15 or August 15.

Native American Scholarship Fund: Several scholarships available to Native American students.

New England College Scholarship: Applicants must have completed thirty (30) credits toward their first associate's degree and plan to return the following fall to complete their associate's degree. Deadline is April 12.

New England Employee Benefits Council Scholarship: Applicants should be full-time students studying in an accredited academic program leading to a degree. Students should be able to demonstrate an interest through either course of study or work experience in a career in the benefits field. Applicants must also be from New England or enrolled at a college in New England. Deadline is April 1.

New England Roundtable of the Council of Logistics Management Scholarship: Awarded to any undergraduate enrolled in an accredited four-year college located in the states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. Deadline is November 15.

Northeast Pain Research Center Annual Scholarship: Applicants must be permanent residents of the New England area and must have completed at least two years of a four-year degree program or graduate program in an allied healthcare field. Deadline is December 15.

PepsiCo Foundation ExCEL Awards: Applicants must be children of PepsiCo employees. Deadline is January 31. Go to www.pepsico.csfa.org for more information.

W. Scott Reid Scholarship: Awarded to a nursing major from Maine attending a Maine college or university. Deadline is June 10.

Richard A. Roy Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to a business student enrolled in a Maine college or university. The student must be a junior and have maintained at least a 3.3 cumulative GPA. Deadline is March 1.

Clyde Russell Scholarship Fund: Awards are made to Maine citizens in the following categories: graduating high school seniors, full-time college or graduate students, citizens of Maine pursuing further educational/cultural opportunities, and junior, senior, or graduate students in a teacher preparation program. Deadline is February 1.

Army ROTC Nurse Program: Awards four-, three-, and two-year Army ROTC scholarships to pay up to $17,000 of tuition and fees, $600 for books, and $250/month stipend. Go to www.goarmy.com for more information.

Penobscot Voiture Locale 427 Nursing Training Scholarship: Awarded to upperclass nursing students with financial need. Preference is given to veterans or those students with a close relationship to a veteran. Deadline is October 30.

Ralph Waning, Albert Faust Forestry and Agriculture Scholarship Fund: Applicants must reside or have lived in Kennebec or Waldo Counties for a minimum of two years. At least one year of college or technical school must be completed and he/she must be furthering their education in forestry, agriculture, or national resources in the State of Maine. Applicants must have attained a C average or above. Deadline is April 15.

Ellen F. Washburn Nurses Training Award: Awarded to nursing students attending a college in Maine. Deadline is April 15.

Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest: Applicants must be juniors or seniors - go to www.eliewieselfoundation.org for more information. Deadline is December 1.

Women's Overseas Service League Scholarship: Awarded to women who are committed to advancement in military or other public service careers, have demonstrated such commitment through life experiences, have successfully completed a minimum of 12 credit hours with a minimum 2.5 GPA, are admitted for study in an institution of higher learning in a program leading to an academic degree, agree to enroll for a minimum of six credit hours for each academic period, and agree to maintain academic standards. Deadline is March 1.

Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarships: Awarded to women of any nationality and may be used at any accredited institution for the third or fourth year of study in an accredited program that will result in a business-related degree. Deadline is April 30.