Scholarship Opportunity

Maine Vietnam Veterans Scholarship Fund

Offered by Maine Community Foundation

The Maine Vietnam Veterans Scholarship Fund provides scholarship assistance to Maine veterans who served in the Vietnam Theater and to their descendants. If qualified applicants from those groups are unavailable, preference may also be given to children of veterans of the United States Armed Forces.

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RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, Graduate Student, Adult Learner

Application Timeline

Important application dates

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

2026 Scholarship Cycle

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineMay 1, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be a Maine veteran who served in the Vietnam Theater, or be a descendant of an eligible Vietnam veteran.
  • If no qualified applicants are available from the primary eligibility group, children of United States Armed Forces veterans may also be considered.
  • Plan to pursue postsecondary education.

Requirements

  • Complete the Maine Community Foundation scholarship application.
  • Provide documentation establishing veteran or descendant eligibility.
  • Submit all required supporting materials.

How to Apply

  1. 1Complete the Maine Community Foundation online application.
  2. 2Provide documentation verifying military eligibility.
  3. 3Submit all required academic and supporting documents.
  4. 4Submit the completed application by the annual May 1 deadline.

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