University of Maine

168 College Avenue Orono, ME 4469

• Rating: B
• 8,658 Students
• Public

Description

The University of Maine, located in Orono, is the flagship institution of the University of Maine System and the state’s land-grant university. It’s known for its strong programs in engineering, natural sciences, forestry, and marine sciences. Established in 1865, the university offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. UMaine is dedicated to research, innovation, and fostering student success within a supportive campus community. Its location offers unique opportunities for study and research in environmental and ecological fields, given Maine’s rich natural resources. The university’s commitment to providing a comprehensive education and contributing to the economic and cultural development of the state makes it a cornerstone of higher education in Maine.

National Merit

• UMaine National Merit Award
  • Eligibility Criteria: Semi-finalist and finalists with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
  • Award Amount: 100% tuition and fees up to 15 credits per semester.
  • UMaine National Merit Award requires students must maintain at least full-time enrollment (no fewer than 12 graded credit hours per semester) at their current tuition status leading to an undergraduate degree at UMaine.
  • Note – this is available to both Maine residents and out-of-state students.

Additional Scholarship Opportunities

• Out of State Resident: The Flagship Scholars Commitment Program provides admissions-based scholarships to high-achieving out-of-state students, emphasizing high school GPA and coursework rigor. No additional application is required.
  • Presidential Flagship Commitment: Available Annual Award Range: $17,980 to $24,902.
  • Flagship Match Commitment: Available Annual Award Range: $14,980 to $19,902. This scholarship matches the cost of UMaine’s out-of-state tuition and fees to the student’s home state flagship institution’s tuition and fee rates.
  • Flagship Leaders Commitment: Available Annual Award Range: $9,000 – $12,000.
• Maine Resident: The Maine Scholarship Commitment Program awards competitive, renewable scholarships based on high school GPA and coursework rigor at the time of admission.
  • Available Annual Award Range: $2,000-$9,000.
• Maine’s Top Scholars:
  • Eligibility Criteria: High-achieving Maine students selected based on GPA, academic rigor, program of interest, and demonstrated leadership/community service.
  • Award Amount: 100% tuition and fees, up to 30 credits per academic year (renewable for four years with a maintained 3.3 GPA).
  • Additional Benefits: Opportunity for scholarly activity/research and invitation to join the Honors College.

Last Updated: December 2024