In recognition of the unique talents and interests of its entering students, the University of Maine at Presque Isle offers a number of merit-based awards, scholarships, and grants. Most do not require an entering student to show financial need.

Merit Awards

Presidential Scholarships

Four $1000 Presidential Scholarships are given to students who have done exceptionally well in high school. School citizenship and participation in school and community activities are also taken into consideration. The scholarships are renewable for up to four years if the recipient completes a minimum of 12 hours each semester and retains a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher at the end of each academic year.

Aroostook County Leadership Awards

Entering students who are graduates from Aroostook County high schools, have a minimum 2.5 grade point average, and have been actively involved in school or community extracurricular activities are eligible for these non-renewable $500 awards disbursed over two semesters. Candidates are nominated by high school principals and come to the campus to compete for the awards. During the freshman year, candidates are required to either live in the residence halls or actively participate in a recognized student organization.

Campus Service Awards

Students who are selected for these non-renewable $500 awards disbursed over two semesters will be assigned to work for specific departments. Every effort will be made to place students in a department related to an area of academic or cocurricular interest.

Freshman Honors Fellowships

The Fellowships are awarded on a competitive basis to 10 academically promising, entering students who have either a minimum 3.0 high school grade point average or a minimum SAT composite score of 1000. Recipients of the non-renewable $400 awards will be assigned a faculty mentor, may enroll in the first year Honors Program at no cost, and can enjoy other benefits of the Fellowships. Fellows who earn a cumulative average of 3.25 in 28 or more semester hours will be the only students eligible to compete for three $500 University of Maine at Presque Isle Assistantships which are renewable for a maximum of three consecutive academic years.

Trustee Waivers

The University of Maine System has established merit- based tuition waivers for students whose presence on the campus will enhance the university experience for all students. The awards may be full or partial waivers. Renewals, made at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee for a maximum of four years, are based on the following criteria: recipient contributes to campus life, completes by the end of the first year of study a total of thirty hours with a minimum of a 2.75 grade point average, and each consecutive year thereafter maintains a 3.0 cumulative average as a full time student.

Ambassador Scholarships

The University of Maine at Presque Isle believes that the presence of Canadian students enriches the educational experiences of all University students.

The University has established the Ambassador Scholarship Program. Ambassador Scholarships, which range between $500 to $I000(US),will be awarded to first-time freshmen Canadian students. The recipients must demonstrate academic potential and have a record of involvement in school or community activities. The first year scholarships will be disbursed over two semesters and applied to tuition, fees, room and board. Recipients are not required to live in the residence halls but must enroll in and complete a minimum of twelve semester hours for two consecutive terms. While the award is exclusively for the first year, in subsequent years recipients will be eligible to compete for scholarships and grants offered by the University to all upperclassmen.

To be considered for a scholarship a student must have applied to and been accepted by the University of Maine at Presque Isle.

Freshman Foundation Scholarships

Allen Scholarship

This scholarship is given to a high school graduate from the Caribou area, who will be a full-time student. The Allen Scholarship was named for Ralph W. Allen, a Caribou native who was active in business and civic affairs and served in the State Legislature.

Baker Scholarship

This scholarship is given to students from Aroostook County with a preference for those from Presque Isle. Recipients must be registered full-time. The Baker Scholarship was established in 1994 in memory of Dorothy and Gordon Baker.

Christie Scholarship

The Christie Scholarship is given to Aroostook County students who have demonstrated leadership qualities and have a good academic record. The scholarship was named for P. Arnold Christie, a long-time resident of Aroostook County.

Corey Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a "fairly recent graduate of Caribou High School." The recipient must demonstrate high academic achievement and promise. The scholarship was named for George T. Corey, a long-time resident of Caribou.

Doughty Scholarship

The Doughty scholarship is awarded to a full-time student pursuing a degree in teaching or nursing, funded through the generosity of alumnus Robert S. Doughty, Jr. The student must be from Aroostook County and demonstrate financial need.

Flewelling Lamoreau Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a deserving student from Aroostook County with a good work ethic, high moral characteristics and ethical standards, and one who promises high academic achievement and will contribute to college life and society. It was established in memory of Florence Flewelling Lamoreau by her family.

Frank W. Hussey Scholarship

The Hussey Scholarship is awarded to a full-time, "all-around" student from Aroostook County who shows academic promise. The scholarship was established by the family in 1995.

Maine Potato Growers Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time student. The recipient must show scholastic achievement, demonstrate financial need, and be a resident of Maine. Preference is given to candidates who completed high school in areas serviced by MPG, Inc.

Maine Public Service Company Scholarship

The MPS Scholarship is awarded to a full-time Aroostook County resident with preference given to a student pursuing a vocation useful in a career with Maine Public Service Company.

Freda C. Mitchell Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a full-time student who shows academic promise and has financial need. Consideration is given to married, non-traditional students. The scholarship was established in memory of Freda Mitchell, former Director of Financial Aid at UMPI.

George & Clara Morris Scholarship

These scholarships are awarded to Limestone High School graduates who demonstrate leadership, upright character, scholastic standing, financial need and service to the community.

Charles A. Nutter Scholarship

The Nutter Scholarship is awarded to students from the Mars Hill area. It was created in 1984 by members of the Mars Hill Rotary Club in memory of Charles A. Nutter.

Paris Snow Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to high school graduates, preferably from Aroostook County, who show interest in environmental-related studies, political science, or public management.

Ruby Ashby Snowman Memorial Scholarship

The Snowman Scholarship is awarded to a full-time student from the State of Maine majoring in education.