The Mitchell Institute awards scholarships each year to graduating students from Maine's public high schools as they pursue higher education. Each Mitchell Scholar receives a scholarship award that is paid in four equal installments. To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must be a full-time resident of Maine and be on track to graduate from a public high school in Maine. Students who attend a public school in Maine but come from households with residency outside of Maine are not eligible to apply for the Mitchell Scholarship. Applicants should plan to attend a two-year or four-year degree program at an accredited college or university in the fall semester immediately following their high school graduation. Students pursuing a two-year degree are eligible for up to four years of scholarship support if they continue their education beyond the initial two years. The application, transcript with midyear grades, recommendation letters, and FAFSA must be submitted on March 1, 2025. The acceptance letter for your top college choice and the itemized financial aid offer (or estimate) for your top college choice are due by midnight on April 1, 2025. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.