Scholarship Information

USM offers a wide variety of scholarships to deserving students. Information about current scholarships is available on the Student Success Scholarship page. It is a complete guide to all USM sponsored scholarships, including those specifically for USM LAC students.

Please note that in addition to those scholarships available only to students enrolled in certain colleges/programs/majors, the University also offers a large number of “General Scholarships” that are open to most matriculated USM students.

Also, a number of scholarships do not have an application; rather, they require a nomination from a faculty member. If you wish to be considered for any “faculty-nominated scholarship,” please ask a faculty member to nominate you. (USM LAC faculty members have been provided with the necessary forms).

For most scholarships, the recipient must achieve a minimum 3.0 GPA (please note that some scholarships have other GPA requirements); the recipient must also be a continuing USM student who is and will be registered for six or more USM credits during the semester(s) in which the award is credited to his/her account.

There are no restrictions to the number of scholarships to which a student may apply or be nominated. Please review all requirements before applying for any scholarship.

Important Information:  Scholarship recipients will be presented with a certificate at the LAC Recognition Day ceremony which will be held Wednesday, May 2, 2012, 11:45 am - 12:45 pm, in the Upstairs Student Lounge at Lewiston-Auburn College.   Recipients are strongly encouraged to attend this event not only to be recognized for being awarded the scholarship, but also to thank the people and organizations that donated the funds that made the scholarships possible.

2012-2013 Lewiston-Auburn College Scholarships

• Annette M. Brown: Available to residents of Androscoggin County pursuing a post-secondary degree at a two or four-year college. Click here for more information
• Betty D. Robinson: Available to undergraduate and graduate students matriculated in a Lewiston-Auburn College major. Students need a minimum GPA of 3.0 for courses completed at USM. Click here for more information
• Community Banks of Androscoggin County: Available to part-time or full-time incoming freshman or transfer students who reside in Androscoggin County pursuing his/her first baccalaureate degree in a Lewiston-Auburn College major and has a demonstrated financial need (FAFSA). Click here for more information   DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JUNE 30, 2012!
• Dr.  Harlan A. Philippi Scholarship: Available to undergraduate students enrolled in a Lewiston-Auburn College major who have completed at least 30 credits.  Click here for more information
• Helen L. Greenwood: Available to undergraduate students enrolled in the Natural and Applied Sciences major at Lewiston-Auburn College. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a strong interest in science. This scholarship is faculty nominated. Click here for more information
• LAC Graduate Student: Available to students enrolled in the first year of any Master's degree program at Lewiston-Auburn College. This scholarship is faculty nominated. Click here for more information
• LAC Scholarship: Available to undergraduate students enrolled in a major at Lewiston-Auburn College. Students need to have completed at least 30 credits and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Click here for more information
• Madeleine D. Giguere: Available to all Lewiston-Auburn College students with an interest in Franco-American studies. Click here for more information
• Senior College: Available to students residing in Androscoggin County who have successfully completed at least two semesters at Lewiston-Auburn College. Click here for more information
• St. Mary's Health System Scholarship: Available to undergraduate and graduate students matriculated  in  a Lewiston-Auburn College major associated with health services.  This criteria can be broad-based as long as health services are involved.  The student must reside in Androscoggin County and have demonstrated financial need.  Click here for the scholarship application.
• Student Government Association Peer: Available to students marticulated in a Lewiston-Auburn College major. Students must have completed at least 12 credit hours or two semesters with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Click here for more information.

For information on all the scholarships available at the University of Southern Maine, including a searchable database, visit USM Scholarship Resources.