Academic Recognition Scholarship
Worth a total of $18,000 over your four years (eight full-time semesters of 16 credits each) the Academic Recognition Scholarship is awarded at the time of admission.

Eligibility

• Top 20% of your high school graduating class
• Rigorous college prep curriculum in high school
• Planning to pursue a major in the UMF College of Arts & Sciences
• State of residency is outside of Maine.
• New England Board of Higher Education students excluded

Flexibility and Options
This is a unique opportunity that offers you flexibility in how you choose to use your scholarship dollars while helping you make the most of your college experience.

You can choose to take the annual award of $4,500 (for each of your four years at UMF) or you can elect to forward any portion of the annual award to use during your sophomore, junior, or senior years.

The Academic Recognition Scholarship can be used for January and May terms, or in support of internships, study abroad, and research opportunities with faculty. It is renewable up to a total of eight semesters at UMF if you maintain a minimum accumulative grade point average G.P.A. of 3.0 and are registered for 16 credit hours each semester.

UMF Presidential Scholarships
Designed to increase geographic diversity, renewable Presidential Scholarships are available to first-year out-of-state students. Eligible students must rank in the top half of their respective high school classes with a full college preparatory sequence of courses and must be enrolled full time at UMF. Starting in Fall 2008, these scholarships are being increased to $3,000 annually and are renewable for recipients who maintain at least a 2.75 GPA. (New England Regional Program students are ineligible for these scholarships.) Contact the Office of Admission for details.

UMF Diversity Scholarships
Limited numbers of Diversity Scholarships are available each year for outstanding new first-year students whose attendance at UMF would help create a more diverse population. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated quality academic achievement in high school, contributed to their schools and communities, and who can contribute to diversity on campus. Criteria used when considering a student's potential contributions to diversity include, but are not limited to special talents*, geographic location, ethnicity, and academic interests and ability.

The scholarship is renewable annually (up to eight semesters) for recipients who are enrolled continuously as full-time students at Farmington and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher at the end of each academic year. The Office of Admission nominates candidates to the President. No special application is necessary for consideration. You are welcome to contact the UMF Office of Admission for questions.

*Note: Under NCAA Division III rules, athletic ability cannot be considered.

Outside Scholarships
Private groups and organizations sometimes offer scholarships. Students are encouraged to apply for as many outside scholarships as possible. Students are responsible for reporting, in writing, to the UMF Financial Aid Office any outside scholarships they receive. Receipt of outside aid may have an effect on financial aid already awarded. The UMF Financial Aid Office receives notifications of scholarships from certain agencies.

We also recommend students conduct their own scholarship searches. There are a number of free scholarship searches, and many of them now use the Internet as their main gateway for sharing information. Two of the most popular searches are fastWeb and Mach25. Two local organizations that offer scholarships and scholarship information are The Finance Authority of Maine and Maine Education Services. Contact the UMF Financial Aid Office for details.

Veterans Benefits
Veterans Benefits at UMF are approved by the Veterans Administration for the education and training of veterans, servicepersons, and dependents of disabled and deceased veterans. Students who expect to receive benefits should contact the nearest VA regional office for information concerning eligibility, counseling, and benefits. Once admitted, new students should advise the Registrar’s Office they wish to be certified for VA benefits. Contact the UMF Financial Aid Office for details.

Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits
UMF is approved for student benefits through the Maine Rehabilitation Commission. Applicants for Maine Vocational Rehabilitation educational benefits must also apply for and be eligible for financial aid. Contact the UMF Financial Aid Office for details.

International Student Scholarships
International Education Financial Aid (IEFA) Scholarship Search is the premier resource for financial aid, college scholarship and grant information for international students wishing to study abroad. At this site, you will find the most comprehensive college scholarship search and grant listings plus international student loan programs and other information to promote study abroad.

Special Scholarships and Tuition Waiver Programs Just for Students from Maine

George Mitchell Scholarship
This scholarship is for students from Maine. For more information or an application contact the Senator George J. Mitchell Scholarship and Research Institute.

Robert Byrd Scholarship
This scholarship is available to students from Maine to assist in their college expenses. For details contact your high school or the Finance Authority of Maine.

Educators for Maine Program
This program is a merit-based loan program administered by the Finance Authority of Maine. These loans may be forgiven in exchange for teaching service in Maine. Recipients need to have a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in high school. Applications are available from your high school guidance office or the Finance Authority of Maine.

Native American Waiver and Scholarship Program
This program covers tuition, mandatory fees and room & board charges for Native North Americans who have resided in Maine for at least one year. Contact the UMF Financial Aid Office for an application and details.

For Returning Students

Farmington has a number of scholarships that recognize students' academic and other achievements. Current students may apply for these scholarships by completing a form on our internal Web site (eCampus) in late fall. On this form, they can designate the funds for which they are applying and submit the application electronically to the faculty Academic Scholarship Committee. (Note that academic scholarship applications are separate from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.)

Farmington’s restricted academic awards are generally merit-based and are targeted primarily toward returning UMF students who have demonstrated a high level of academic achievement. The application deadline is usually early in January. Contact the UMF Financial Aid Office for details.