Office of Graduate Studies (OGS) Scholarship Application

This award is for graduate students at USM. Scholarships are awarded in variable amounts of up to $3,000 per academic year, and are based on a holistic review taking into consideration financial need, academic performance, and contributions to the USM community.

To qualify, students must:

be matriculated in a master's or doctoral degree at USM
be in good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or better
be enrolled in at least 6 graduate credits per semester
have completed the FAFSA (non US citizens need not complete)
not be a University of Maine System employee (though student workers and Graduate Assistants are eligible)

Now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Academic Year (deadline is May 1st, 2024).

First Name

Last Name

Middle Initial

Your @maine.edu Email

Student ID Number

7-Digit USM ID Number

Phone Number

Street Address

City/Town

State

Zip/Postal Code

Anticipated Graduate Date:

Year

Month

Are you receiving Federal loans?

YesNo

Have you received any other scholarships for graduate study at USM?

YesNo

If yes, please specify the scholarship

Are you receiving tuition assistance from your employer?

YesNo

Personal Statement:
In approximately 500 words, please describe why an Office of Graduate Studies Scholarship would be helpful to you financially and academically.

For assistance with this application, please contact:
USM Office of Graduate Studies

111 Abromson Community Education Center, Portland Campus

usmgradstudies@maine.edu

207.780.4872