Scholarship Opportunity

Guy P. Gannett Scholarship Fund

Offered by Maine Community Foundation

The Guy P. Gannett Scholarship Fund provides renewable support for students majoring in journalism or a reasonably related field, including print, broadcast, and electronic media. Recipients must have graduated from a Maine high school or have been homeschooled in a Maine community during their final year of secondary education. Selection considers demonstrated interest in journalism, financial need, and academic achievement.

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RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, Graduate Student

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2027 Scholarship Cycle

OpensJanuary 1, 2027
DeadlineMay 1, 2027

Eligibility

  • Be a graduate of a Maine high school, or have been homeschooled in a Maine community during the final year of secondary education.
  • Major in journalism or a reasonably related field.
  • Related fields may include print, broadcast, or electronic media.
  • Demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in journalism.
  • Demonstrate financial need and academic achievement.

Requirements

  • Complete the Maine Community Foundation Guy P. Gannett Scholarship application.
  • Provide academic information and a transcript or grade report.
  • Provide financial aid information.
  • Provide evidence of demonstrated interest in journalism.
  • Submit journalism work samples as required by the scholarship application.
  • Submit recommendations and other supporting materials required by MaineCF.

How to Apply

  1. 1Complete the Maine Community Foundation online scholarship application.
  2. 2Provide information about your journalism education, experience, and career goals.
  3. 3Submit required financial and academic information.
  4. 4Submit the required journalism work samples and writing exercise.
  5. 5Submit all required supporting documentation by May 1.

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