American Indian Scholarship Program

Waivers covering tuition and fees are available for eligible members of the Passamaquoddy and Penobscot Tribes and other persons who have resided in Maine for at least one year and who have at least one parent or grandparent on the census of a North American Indian tribe or who hold a band number of the Micmac or Maliseet Tribes. In addition, room and board charges are subsidized for those eligible students residing in residence facilities. Indian Scholarship Program funds, when combined with other forms of assistance, cannot exceed total costs of education. Inquiries should be directed to the Native American Coordinator, located in Preble Hall.

Trustee Waiver Program

Tuition waivers are awarded to students whose presence would enhance the University experience for all students. The recipients may be gifted scholars, accomplished artists, or from groups significantly under-represented on a campus. The waivers are renewable providing the student meets the renewal requirements of the Program.

War Orphan and Widow Tuition Waivers

Tuition may be waived for persons qualifying under subchapter 37-A MRSA, Section 50-J to 50-M.

Tuition Waivers for Children of Fire Fighters and Law Enforcement Officers Killed in the Line of Duty

Tuition waivers are available for children of fire fighters or law enforcement officers who have been killed or who have received an injury during the performance of duties which results in death.

Public Benefit Programs

The University of Maine at Presque Isle is approved by the Veterans Administration, the Social Security Administration, the Maine Rehabilitation Commission, and other public agencies for educational benefits under a variety of programs.

University Work Program

A limited number of jobs are available on campus for students who are not eligible for financial assistance.

University Grant

University Grants are available as part of the financial aid package for students demonstrating financial need.

Academic Scholarships

The University of Maine at Presque Isle awards four Academic Scholarships for each academic year. These include two $1,000 Presidential Scholarships and two $500 Vice-Presidential Scholarships. The scholarships are renewable providing the student maintains a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better.

The scholarships will be awarded to incoming freshmen based primarily on high school success in academic scholarship and SAT or ACT scores. School citizenship, extra-curricular school and community activities will also be considered.

Humanities Scholarship

The Humanities Scholarship is available to any junior or senior majoring in Art, English, Communication, or French. The scholarship was designed to defray costs associated with research projects. Students should apply for the scholarship through their advisor. A detailed description of the research project should be included with the application.

Student Senate Scholarships

The Student Senate Scholarships were created by the 1984 Student Senate to promote high academic achievement. Senate Scholarships are awarded annually to deserving students.

Edna L. Higgins Memorial Scholarships

This scholarship is awarded annually from a memorial fund established by the late Edna L. Higgins, with preference given to students from the greater Portland, Maine area.

Dr. Clifford O.T. Wieden Scholarship

Founded by the UM-Presque Isle Alumni Association to honor UM-Presque Isle's President Emeritus, the scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving student.

George and Clara Fenlason Morris Scholarship Fund

These awards are given to graduates of Limestone High School who are enrolled at the University of Maine at Presque Isle and based upon scholastic standing, character, leadership, and service to the community.

David G. Flewelling Memorial Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is awarded annually to students possessing literary talent and academic ability and demonstrating financial need.

Alumni Scholarship

This $500 scholarship is awarded annually by the Alumni Association of the University of Maine at Presque Isle. The applicant must be the son, daughter, or grandchild of an alumnus. Any full-time, second semester freshman, sophomore, or junior with a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or better in any major may apply for this Alumni Scholarship.

Alice and Hazen Stetson Scholarship

This fund was established by Mr. and Mrs. Stetson for a deserving student from Aroostook County who is enrolled at the University of Maine at Presque Isle. Mr. Stetson served as the first chairman of the University-Presque Isle Community Council and was very active in community affairs until his death.

Arthuretta Kierstead/Theora Bartley Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate junior or sophomore majoring in Elementary or Physical Education who has a demonstrated ability in the arts.

William Haskell Scholarship

Founded by the UM-Presque Isle Alumni Association, this scholarship is awarded annually to a Recreation major who shows academic promise and who resides in Presque Isle or a community in Aroostook County or the State of Maine.

Maine Potato Growers - Harley D. Welch Scholarship

Established by Maine Potato Growers in honor of Harley D. Welch, this scholarship is awarded to an Aroostook County student enrolled as a degree candidate or an entering full-time freshman with significant promise.

Lionel and Rita Theriault Family Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to an entering full-time freshman student from Aroostook County who shows promise of benefiting from a college education. First preference shall be given to employees of Lionel Theriault, Inc., or their immediate families.

Joel W. Dana Memorial Fine Art Program Award

Established by family and friends in memory of Joel Dana, former UM-Presque Isle art professor, the award is given annually to an outstanding art major for use in his or her senior exhibition.

Dr. George T. Corey Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established through the Foundation of the University at Presque Isle to honor the late Dr. George T. Corey of Caribou. The award is given to a full-time student at UM-Presque Isle from the greater Caribou area. The recipient must demonstrate high academic achievement and promise.

Rev. George M. Park Memorial Scholarships

These scholarships are awarded annually from the memorial fund established by the late Clinton D. Park in honor of his father, a founder of UM-Presque Isle.

Allan Vlasak Memorial Scholarship

Named after the late Allan Vlasak, Class of 1974, this scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving Elementary or Secondary Education major.

Math/Science Academic Scholarship

The scholarship fund has been established by UM-Presque Isle faculty to assist in enhancing the academic reputation of the campus by recognizing academic achievement in the math-science area.

Maine Potato Growers Scholarship

This fund was established by Maine Potato Growers to assist a highly motivated Aroostook County student studying at UM-Presque Isle.

William Forbes Geology Scholarship

This scholarship has been established by the Aroostook Beverage Company in honor of Dr. William Forbes, former Professor of Geology at UM-Presque Isle.

Nellie T. Dunning Scholarship

Established by the Alumni Association in 1986 to honor Nellie T. Dunning, a former Finance Officer at the Aroostook State Teachers College, the scholarship is awarded to a female Elementary Education major who exhibits promise. Recipient must be from Aroostook County.

Caroline Gentile Scholarship

This scholarship has been established under the Foundation of the University at Presque Isle by the Alumni Association in honor of long-time faculty member, Professor Caroline Gentile. Student applicants must be in the field of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation or Elementary Education. Only juniors or seniors with a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or better are eligible.

C. A. Nutter Scholarship Fund

The C. A. Nutter Scholarship Fund was established under the Foundation of the University at Presque Isle to benefit a Mars Hill student attending the Presque Isle campus. Initial funding came from the Walter Dearborn family and the Mars Hill Rotary Club.

Freda Clark Mitchell Memorial Scholarship

Started by the family and friends of the late Freda Clark Mitchell, a Financial Aid Director at UM-Presque Isle, the scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving student.

The Smith C. and Charlene W. McIntire Scholarship

This scholarship has been established under the Foundation of the University at Presque Isle by Smith C. and Charlene W. McIntire. Recipients shall be graduates of a Maine secondary school or shall have been domiciled in the State of Maine for the two (2) years prior to application for scholarship. Applicants shall have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.80 and demonstrate need for scholarship assistance.

Patricia Collins Art Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to an art major, selected on the basis of merit.

Ruby Ashby Snowman Memorial Scholarship

This is an award made to a full-time entering or continuing student from the State of Maine who expresses an interest in a career in education beginning as a classroom teacher.

Florence Flewelling Lamoreau Scholarship

This award goes to a full-time entering student from Aroostook County who shows promise of high academic achievement and the potential to make a significant contribution to college life and society.

Maine Public Service Company Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a full-time entering student who shows significant promise, with preference given to students pursuing vocations useful in a career with Maine Public Service Company.

Ralph W. Allen Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established by the Allen family and is to be awarded to a full-time student or entering freshman from the Caribou area.

General Biology I Award

This award is made to a Biology I student.

Jere Green/UM-Presque Isle Library Staff Scholarship

This award goes to a student who has worked more than 30 weeks as a work-study student in the UM-Presque Isle Library.

Paris Snow Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is made to a student from Aroostook County who has interest in environmental studies and/or political science.

Timothy E. Townsend Memorial Scholarship

It is the intent of this fund to support the learning of Geology in the broadest sense. The grant might support field trips, lab equipment, books, scholarships and other activities.

Wysocki International Business Fund

This scholarship was established in 1992 by Professor Wysocki to foster and nurture an international business focus on the campus. The award may be used for student travel, internships, books, research, or scholarships.

T.W. Morrison Scholarship

Established by the Student Senate, this scholarship is awarded to a deserving full-time student who demonstrates leadership skills in campus and/or community activities. Any student with a cumulative grade point average of 3.30 or better is eligible.

Bath Iron Works Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 1990 by Bath Iron Works and its employees to provide scholarship aid to needy undergraduate students in good academic standing enrolled at a campus of the University of Maine System. Preference is given to Bath Iron Works employees and their children.

Daniel Schmidt Scholarship

Applicants for the Dr. Daniel Fredric Schmidt Memorial Scholarship shall be any student whose chosen major or minor academic studies are in the field of behavioral science. Grants will not be made to an entering freshman student. Applicant must have achieved an academic average of 3.0 or better during his or her prior academic year.

Robert S. Doughty Jr. Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a needy full-time student, in the following order of preference, who is (1) from Fort Fairfield, (2) from Aroostook County, (3) married and working his or her way through school, or (4) from the State of Maine, pursuing a degree in teaching or nursing.

Merrill (Mike) Bull Scholarship

Applicants shall be full-time, third year business majors from Aroostook County, who have maintained at least a 2.5 average during their first two years of study. Recipient must demonstrate significant promise to meet his or her lifetime goals.

Gordon and Dorothy Baker Memorial Scholarship

These scholarships are awarded to students from Aroostook County, with preference given to students from the Presque Isle area. Recipients shall be deserving, both financially and from the standpoint of potential scholarship and demonstrated integrity.

Mel and Phyllis Hovey Scholarship

This award will go to a student who demonstrates a high degree of interest in a college education and potential for making a contribution to college life.

Alan Arman Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a deserving campus resident in good academic standing.