Scholarship

Opening Doors Scholarship

University of Maine

Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
172
Days
January 1 2026
Application Deadline
Yes
Renewable
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Description

The Opening Doors Scholarship is a renewable scholarship supporting adult and independent students attending one of the campuses of the University of Maine System in pursuit of higher education. Applicants must be newly enrolled students pursuing a bachelor's or associate's degree, OR seeking a credential in a high-demand field as identified by the Maine Department of Labor. They must be considered an independent student, as identified by FAFSA. Award amounts vary depending on the credits. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Amount Details

$500
Low Amount Awarded
$1,000
High Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust attend a university
  • CheckmarkRestricted to married students
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkBoth full-time and part-time students
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of Maine
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying in Maine
  • Checkmark Must be in or a veteran of any U.S. Armed Service Checkmark Must be a dependent of the service(s) specified above

How to Apply

What you'll need:

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  • Checkmark Financial Need Analysis
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