Scholarship Undergraduate

Dirigo Scholar Award

University of Southern Maine

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Avg. Amount Awarded
337
Days
April 1 2026
Application Deadline
Yes
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Description

The Dirigo Scholar Award is awarded to first-year students based on academic achievement, demonstrated leadership skills, or other criteria. Awards are valued at $2,000 for in-state students and $10,000 for out-of-state students. Students whose GPA falls between 3.0 and 3.49 at the time of admission could be eligible for this award. Students who have already earned a bachelor's degree by the time they start courses at USM are not eligible for merit scholarships. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Amount Details

$2,000
Low Amount Awarded
$10,000
High Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university
  • CheckmarkMinimum 3.0 GPA
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkMust study full-time
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying in Maine

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