Scholarship Opportunity

Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram Scholarship Fund

Offered by Maine Community Foundation

The Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram Scholarship Fund provides renewable support to graduating Maine high school seniors who are Maine residents and enroll full-time at the University of Southern Maine in a degree program that complements the business of MaineToday Media. Eligible fields include accounting, finance, marketing, management, human resources, computer science, information and communication technology, and communications and media studies. Recipients are underrepresented students who are racially or ethnically diverse or are first-generation college students.

EssayNot required
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior

Application Timeline

Important application dates

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

Annual Freshman Selection

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineTo Be Announced

Eligibility

  • Be a graduating high school senior.
  • Be a resident of Maine.
  • Enroll full-time at the University of Southern Maine.
  • Pursue a degree program that complements the business of MaineToday Media.
  • Eligible fields include accounting, finance, marketing, management, human resources, computer science, information and communication technology, and communications and media studies.
  • Be an underrepresented student through racial or ethnic diversity or first-generation college status.

Requirements

  • Meet the eligibility requirements for the scholarship.
  • Enroll full-time at the University of Southern Maine.
  • Maintain eligibility for renewable scholarship support.

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply for admission to the University of Southern Maine.
  2. 2Complete the university's normal financial aid process.
  3. 3No separate scholarship application is required.
  4. 4USM selects the recipient annually from the pool of eligible incoming freshmen.