Academic Scholarships

UMF Academic Scholarships Available
For The 2008-2009 Academic Year

The John A. '39 And Josee D. Aliberti Fund is awarded annually to a Maine resident who has taken  at least 30 credits hours at UMF, who is in good academic standing and in need of financial assistance.  Selection of the recipient shall be made by the UMF Scholarship Committee after which they shall notify UMF's Alumni Director.  The fund shall be administered by UMF's Vice President for Administration.

The John A.'39 And Josee D. Aliberti Scholarship is awarded to a resident if Lewiston, who was also a graduate if either Lewiston High School or St Dominic's Regional High School.  The award will be made exclusively to a member of the senior class at UMF..

The Doris Holbrook Warren Allen '33 Scholarship is awarded annually to a graduate of Brunswick High School who demonstrates financial need.  Recipients of the scholarship must be in good academic standing.  In the event that there are no qualified recipients in any year from Brunswick High School, the income may be granted to a graduate of Mount Ararat High School under the same guidelines as set forth above.

The Grace Stone Allen Award is awarded to an elementary education student of meritorious scholarship who has displayed evidence of unusual concern for, and rapport with, children of elementary school age, and who is earning at least part of his/her expenses.

The Irene Allen Scholarship is awarded to one or more UMF students from out-of-state who have completed a minimum of 30 credits.  The award shall not exceed full tuition.

The Dr. Edward S. And Barbara Dickey Ambrose Scholarship is awarded to a UMF student, or students, majoring in education.  The recipient(s) shall have earned at least 30 credits, be in good academic standing, and have financial need.  Preference shall be given to students born in the State of Maine and graduated from a public school of secondary education in the State of Maine.

The E. Hazel Anne Scholarship is awarded to a student who has attended UMF for at least two semesters with meritorious academic achievement and demonstrated service to the campus community by active participation in one or more organizations and activities (excluding athletic ability or participation); preferably a student entering his/her junior or senior year.

The Katie J. Arsenault Memorial Scholarship: awarded annually to a UMF student majoring in education who has earned a minimum of 30 credits.  The recipient shall express an interest in becoming bilingual and/or traveling internationally.

The Hilda Barstow Memorial Scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic standing and financial need to an older part-time or full-time student enrolled in a degree program.

The David Sherman Beach, Jr. & Jane Lockhart Beach Scholarship is awarded annually to a UMF student who shall have earned at least 30 credits, be in good academic standing and have financial need.

The Beta Gamma Chapter of Phi Sigma Pi Scholarship is awarded to a UMF student with a G.P.A. of 3.0 or better and who, through the student's response to a personal essay in the application process, demonstrates knowledge, fellowship and leadership, excluding athletic ability or participation.  When all else is judged equal, preference to be given to academic standing rather than need.

The Leonard Knowles Brooks '58 Scholarship is awarded to a UMF student majoring in elementary education, who has taken at least 30 credits and has financial need.

The Marcia Savage Brown Scholarship Fund shall be used for full tuition scholarships for students in need at the University of Maine at Farmington.

The John Carnie Award provides a scholarship on the basis of contribution to UMF campus life, financial need, academic achievement and contribution, excluding athletic ability or participation.

The Margaret R. Cobban Scholarship Fund provides a scholarship of at least $1,000 to be awarded to a full-time student majoring in Elementary Education and entering his/her sophomore, junior, or senior year, based upon academic achievement, demonstrated commitment to the field of elementary education, and potential leadership excluding athletic ability or participation.

The Rowena Titcomb Cramer Scholarship Fund provides a scholarship to a promising junior or senior majoring in Elementary Education, in good academic standing and having financial need.

The Edmund D. Currie Scholarship Fund provides a scholarship award to an elementary education student who is a Maine resident, who has attended UMF on a full-time basis for at least two years, who has completed all course work except for student teaching, and who is a "traditional age" student with a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher; preference to be given to a student who also has a demonstrated financial need.

The Sadie Redding D'Aiutolo Scholarship Fund is awarded to a Maine resident majoring in elementary education and entering his/her senior year. The student must have demonstrated financial need, have attended UMF for at least one year and be in good academic standing.

The DAR Scholarship is provided by the Farmington area Colonial Daughters Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).  The scholarship is to be awarded to an upperclassman pursuing a degree in education.  The student must be a resident of Franklin County.

The Alice Richardson Durgin '37 Scholarship is awarded annually to a student who has taken at least 30 credits, has a G.P.A. of at least 3.0 and has financial need.  Preference shall be given to a student with a music minor. 

The Ross E. Fearon Scholarship is awarded annually to one or more seniors of UMF majoring in special education with an accumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher who have been accepted into a graduate program leading to an advanced degree in the field of Exceptionalities, including but not limited to Mental Retardation, Emotional Disturbance, Learning Disabilities, Speech Pathology, and Gifted/Talented. Priority shall be given to prospective full-time graduate students with limited financial support who were non-traditional students during their undergraduate years.

The Harry A. Furbish Trust Fund provides an award based on financial need, with preference given to residents of Rangeley, Maine.

The Grace Berry Genthner Scholarship is awarded to a UMF senior or junior majoring in early childhood education who is a resident of the State of Maine, in good academic standing, and in need of financial assistance.

The Edith L. Greene Scholarships are renewable scholarships made on the basis of meritorious academic work and/or financial need. Preference is given to residents of Wilton, Maine and secondly to residents of other locations in Franklin County, Maine.

The Roger Grindle Award is awarded annually to an outstanding history student thereby encouraging academic excellence in the field of history. Faculty in the History Department to be consulted.

The E. Munroe (Class of 1941) & Juanita Hawkins Scholarship is awarded annually to a non-traditional UMF student with financial need.

The Hayes Family Scholarship is awarded annually to one or more UMF students who are Maine residents, have completed a minimum of 24 credits, are in good academic standing, and have financial need.  The award shall not exceed full tuition.

The Edna Higgins Fund provides scholarships awards for students at all UM campuses, with preference given to students from the Greater Portland area (Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, Cumberland, Falmouth, Gorham, Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough).

The Linnie P. Hills Fund provides an award to students on the basis of meritorious academic work after completion of a successful semester and/or financial need.

The Horizon Scholarship is awarded annually to a student, either incoming or current, who exhibits great financial need and who has achieved good academic standing.  Renewable each year with preference given to the current recipient upon his/her maintaining good academic standing.

The Gordon Wood Jenkins Scholarship is awarded to a deserving student with financial need and good academic standing following completion of a successful semester.

The Alice Miller Johnson (Class of 1939) Scholarship is awarded annually to a UMF student majoring in education.

The Vera MacBean Kaulback (Class of 1940) Scholarship is awarded annually to a UMF student majoring in education, who has completed a minimum of 30 credit hours, and who has financial need.

The Doris Frances Lake Scholarships are awarded to outstanding matriculated freshmen students enrolled in early childhood education or a home economics related program, who show evidence of academic achievement, scholarly potential and qualities of leadership, excluding athletic ability or participation. Upper-class students in the aforementioned programs who maintain academic honors may also apply, with preference given to sophomores.

The Harriet Schroeder Lancaster Scholarship is awarded to a UMF student who has earned at least 30 credits, is in good academic standing and, foremost, who has financial need.

The Charles L. Leavitt Scholarship is awarded annually to a UMF student who has earned at least 30 credits, has financial need and who is involved with UMF theatre. 

The Helen E. Lockwood Scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in early childhood education or a home economics related program; academic standing after completion of a successful semester is considered.

The Governor James B. Longley Scholarships are continuing awards given to upper-class students who were born in Maine or graduated from a Maine high school, and who demonstrate persistence, determination, compassion and respect for others. Service to family, school (excluding athletic ability or participation), community, and academic performance are also to be considered. Recipients are to be known as Governor Longley Scholars. Preference given to students majoring in special education.  Faculty in the Department of Special Education to be consulted.

The Brandon A. and Jean MacPherson Matheson Scholarship is awarded to a UMF student from Maine majoring in education.  The recipient shall have earned at least 30 credits, be in good academic standing and have financial need.  Preference shall be given to students from SAD #47 who have graduated from Messalonskee High School.

The Maine Education Credit Union Scholarship shall be awarded annually to a UMF student majoring in education who has earned a minimum of 61 credits.  The recipient shall be a Maine resident, have achieved good academic standing, and have financial need.

The Emma Marie Mahoney Scholarship is awarded to one, or not more than three, women students at UMF preparing to teach in Maine elementary schools. Preference is to be given to women who graduated from Somerset County, Maine, high schools.

The Kerry D. Martin Scholarship is awarded to UMF students who are Maine residents majoring in elementary education, who have attained junior or senior status, who are in good academic standing, and who have financial need. Preference to be given to a male candidate who is also a graduate of SAD 48 (Nokomis) or SAD 53 (Pittsfield).

The Massachusetts Alumni Chapter Carolyn A. Stone Award is made to a UMF junior or senior who is a native of Massachusetts and who has demonstrated the ability, character, and seriousness of purpose necessary to a successful teaching career. 

The Mildred Dolloff Masterman Scholarship is awarded to a UMF student who has taken at least 30 credit hours, who has a grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, who is in need of financial assistance, and who is a resident of Androscoggin or Franklin County in Maine.

The Ruth Webber McGary (Class of 1950) Scholarship is awarded to a UMF student from Maine majoring in education who has an excellent G.P.A. and, foremost, who has significant financial need.  Preference shall be given to first generation college students.

The J. Anthony McLaughlin Scholarship is awarded to a UMF student who has earned 40 credits with a minimum accumulative G.P.A. of 3.0.   The recipient will have made significant contributions to the UMF community in extracurricular activities.

The Mission At The Eastward (MATE) Scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial need to UMF students who are residents of Androscoggin, Franklin, Oxford, or Somerset Counties, Maine.

The Nettie Taylor Mosher Scholarship is awarded to Maine residents majoring in elementary or special education at UMF, based on high academic standing after completion of a successful semester.

The Nicholas M. And Jean M. Nappi Scholarship is awarded to a student who is a graduate of a Maine high school in the upper 50% of his/her graduating class and in good academic standing at UMF. Students of Italian descent are encouraged to apply.

The Patricia Craig Nickerson '59 Scholarship is awarded to a promising student majoring in Education, in good academic standing and having financial need.

The Einar A. Olsen Scholarship is awarded to a full-time student majoring in Health Education, who is entering his/her junior or senior year, has financial need, and has contributed to college and community life, excluding athletic ability or participation.

The Millard S. Parlin, Sr. And Alverna W. Parlin Scholarship is awarded annually to a UMF student majoring in education.  The recipient shall have completed a minimum of 15 credits, be in good academic standing and have financial need.

The Parsons-Whitten Scholarship is awarded annually to one or more UMF students preferably from the New Portland-Kingsfield, ME area.

The Lucille Finley Porter Scholarship is awarded to a meritorious student enrolled in education or making application to enroll in education at UMF with the intent of entering the teaching profession.  Only students residing in School Administrative District #9 are eligible with preference, if necessary, to go to a student from New Sharon.

The Lucinda Preble Award is made to men who have attended UMF for three semesters, with consideration given to academic standing and participation in and responsibility for college activities, excluding athletic ability or participation.

The Clayton Reed Award shall be given to a UMF student who is student teaching.  Preference shall be given to students with financial need.

The Jennie Young Rhodes Scholarship is awarded to a deserving UMF student, with academic standing after completion of one semester being considered.

The Leona Coy Richards Scholarship is awarded annually to a UMF student majoring in elementary education with demonstrated interest in early childhood education.  The recipient shall have earned a minimum of 30 credit hours, be in good academic standing, and have financial need.  Preference shall be given to students from Piscataquis County. 

The Marion C. Ricker Scholarships are awarded to seniors at UMF who are Maine residents and who plan to teach early childhood education or home economics related subjects.  Academic standing after completion of a successful semester is considered.

The Mary Catherine Schneider Scholarship is awarded annually to a junior or senior woman who resides in a residence hall and who serves or has served as a Resident Assistant or Head Resident, is in good academic standing, has been active in at least one student organization/group (excluding athletic ability or participation), and who shows evident concern for her fellow students and people in general.  Residence Life professional staff members to be consulted regarding recipient.

The Jill Schwab Leadership Award is awarded annually to a full-time UMF student with an accumulative G.P.A. of at least 2.0, who is not a senior, and who has made significant contributions to UMF and/or the community, excluding athletic ability or participation.

The Ermo Houston Scott Scholarship is awarded to a UMF student majoring in education, who is in good academic standing and in need of financial assistance.

The Louise Emerson Shenkel '57 Scholarship is awarded annually to one or more students who is a Maine resident, is majoring in Elementary Education, who has taken at least 30 credits, is in good academic standing and has financial need.  The recipient(s) of the scholarship may reapply in subsequent years.  The amount of the award(s) is not to exceed a recipient's tuition with preference given to covering full tuition.  If sufficient funds are available for more than one student, the balance shall be awarded as per terms of the fund.

The Elizabeth Henderson Shrum '32 and Charles & Estell-Ann Henderson Scholarship is awarded annually to a UMF student who is majoring in liberal arts, who has taken a minimum of 30 credit hours, has an academic G.P.A. of at least 3.0, and who has financial need.

The Elizabeth Henderson Shrum & Ralph Shrum Scholarship is awarded to a UMF student who has taken at least 30 credit hours and who is also in good academic standing and in need of financial assistance.

The Elizabeth Henderson Shrum Business Scholarship is awarded annually to a matriculated student in a Bachelor Degree program with a major in the business area.  The recipient shall have a G.P.A. of at least 2.5, have taken 30 credits and have financial need.

The Elizabeth '32 & Ralph Shrum, Gertrude Meade, Hazen Henderson & Mary Armstrong Scholarship is awarded annually to a student who has taken at least 30 credits, is in good academic standing and has financial need.

The Jessica Lynn Simcock, Class of 1994, Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a UMF student majoring in the Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Rehabilitation Services, who is a Maine resident, has demonstrated commitment to and extraordinary promise for a career of helping others, has taken at least 60 credits and has financial need.

The Anna A. Small Scholarship is awarded to UMF seniors majoring in special education for children with behavioral disorders.  Academic standing after completion of one semester is considered.

The Duane L. Small Scholarship is awarded annually to a UMF student majoring in elementary education who graduated from a Maine High School.  The recipient shall have attained sophomore status, be in good academic standing with a grade point average of 2.5 or above, have financial need, and express a strong desire to teach.

The Geneva M. Smith Fund is to be awarded to two students in good academic standing (at least 3.0 G.P.A.).

The Jessie E. Smith Scholarship is to be awarded to a student in good academic standing (at least 3.0 G.P.A.) and also in need of financial assistance.

The George A. Standish Scholarship is awarded to one or more graduates of Gardiner Area High School who are in good academic standing and who demonstrates financial need.  In the event that there are no qualified recipients in any year from Gardiner Area High School, the income shall be accumulated and added to the principal.

The Lawrence E. Standish Fund is administered by Key Trust Company which is Trustee and Executor.  The fund will be used to award one year tuition (18 credits), room, and board scholarships to intellectually gifted and academically superior UMF senior students who have resided in Maine for at least six consecutive years and who have received full acceptance and admission to a Master's degree program at the University of Maine, Orono.  This scholarship is effective the following academic year commencing in the Fall otherwise the scholarship must be forfeited.  Scholarship amount to be paid directly to the University of Maine, Orono, by Key Trust Corp. after the recipient has been matriculated into the master's degree program.  Scholarship recipients will be selected by the UMF Scholarship Committee and recommended to Key Trust Company.

The Frances Voter Stearns Scholarship is awarded to worthy students from Franklin County, with preference given to students from New Vineyard.

The Dr. C. Larry Stinchcomb Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a UMF student enrolled in the Program of Basic Studies (PBS) or to a former Upward Bound (UB) student, who is a Maine resident, has taken at least 30 credits and has financial need.

The Ardith Potter St.John '52 Scholarship is awarded to a student who is majoring in education or counseling, who has financial need and who has at least a 3.0 G.P.A., or in the case of a first year student, at least a "B" average in high school.  Preference shall be given to a female student.

The St.Pierre-Castonguay Scholarship shall be awarded annually to a UMF student who plans to study French in France or Quebec, Canada.

The Gladys Felton Taylor Scholarships are awarded to one junior and one senior student who are preparing to work with preschool children, families, the elderly, or in the fields of nutrition, health education, or family services.  Preference to be given to students in early childhood education or nutrition.  Recipients must be in good academic standing and exhibit financial need.  Junior recipients may reapply as seniors and shall be given preference provided they have maintained good academic standing.  If sufficient funds are not available for two full scholarships, then the full scholarship shall be awarded to a senior and the balance available to a junior.

The Edith Maxwell Thornquist Scholarship is awarded to a woman who is currently a junior and a native of Maine, who is preparing for a teaching career.  Academic standing after completion of a successful semester is considered.

The Hermia Toothaker Scholarship is awarded to a promising student majoring in Elementary Education, who has taken at least 30 credits, is in good academic standing and has financial need.

The Wendall H. Towle Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a UMF student who has earned a minimum of 30 credit hours and has at least a 3.2 G.P.A..

The Joan R. Verrill Scholarship will be given to a current student with preference to one who plans to teach and who has financial need.

The Hazel C. and Henry B. Walker Scholarship is awarded to one or more deserving students who have been residents of Farmington, Maine for a significant period of time (normally not less than five years) prior to enrolling at UMF.  Former recipients of this award in good academic standing may also apply.

The Germaine LeClerc Warmke Scholarship is to be awarded to a student who has graduated from a Maine high school, who is or will be enrolled in teacher education at UMF, who shows enthusiasm about teaching, and who has financial need.

The Lawrence (Buzz) Warren Scholarship is awarded to a UMF student who is majoring in history or interdisciplinary-political science/social science and who is in good academic standing.

The Arthur A. And Euleta Rand Webb 1935 Scholarship shall be awarded annually to one or more UMF students who is a Maine resident, is majoring in Elementary Education, who has taken at least 30 credits, is in god academic standing, and has financial need.  Preference shall be given to residents of Washington County, Maine.

The Flora Ella Deane Weeks '04 Scholarship is awarded annually to one or more students majoring in art and who has financial need.

The Mary Philpot Whittemore Scholarship is awarded to a UMF student from Maine majoring in elementary education.  The recipient shall have earned at least 30 credits, be in good academic standing and have financial need.

The R. Leon and Alma C. Williams Scholarships are awarded to deserving and needy UMF undergraduate students of good citizenship who are graduates of SAD 63, comprising Amherst, Aurora, Plantation #33, Osborne Plantation, Eddington, Holden, and Clifton, and who are residents of the towns of Clifton, Holden, or Eddington.  Selection shall be made by the UMF Scholarship Committee preferably in consultation with the local school authorities stated above.

The Wood Memorial Scholarship Fund: Income from the fund shall be awarded annually to no more than four (4) UMF students who graduated from Mt. Abram High School located in Salem, Maine.  The recipient(s) shall have earned at least 15 credits and have financial need.  Should there be no financially deserving graduates of Mt. Abram High School in any academic year, such year's annual income shall be paid over the corpus of said scholarship fund to become a part thereof.  Distribution from this fund shall be credited to each recipient's account for tuition, board and room, student activity fees, books and other direct expenses incurred at UMF.

The Eleanor Wood Scholarship is awarded to an outstanding junior or senior English major (either in arts and sciences, or secondary education) who has been a student at UMF during both his/her freshman and sophomore years.  To be based on academic achievement in the field of English.   Recipients must be of good character, in good academic standing, and must have demonstrated high academic achievement in all English courses.  Nominations may be made by English faculty who have had the student at least one course and/or by academic administrators, but the recipient will be selected by the Scholarship Committee based on review of the student's academic records.  No other factors such as financial need, extra-curricular activities or other scholarships/awards received, will be considered.

The Kevin Zebrowski Memorial Scholarship shall be awarded annually to a UMF student majoring in Rehabilitation Services or who has completed one year in the Ski Industries program.  The recipient must have a G.P.A. of at least 3.0, have taken at least 30 credits, have made significant contributions to community service and have demonstrated financial need.