The Mitchell Institute unlocks the potential of Maine college students so they can contribute to the vitality of their communities. We award scholarships each year to graduating students from Maine's public high schools as they pursue higher education. Recipients of the Mitchell Scholarship represent more than 130 high schools from every community in Maine, and each Mitchell Scholar receives a scholarship award for $10,000 that is paid in four installments of $2,500.
In an effort to help more Maine students attain higher education, the Mitchell Institute provides scholarships for Maine students planning to attend two- and four-year degree programs.
Scholarship Details
- Scholarship amount: $10,000, paid in four installments of $2,500.
- Open to students attending two-year or four-year degree programs at accredited colleges or universities.
- 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.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a full-time resident of Maine.
- Must be on track to graduate from a public high school in Maine.
- Must plan to attend an accredited two-year or four-year degree program starting in the fall semester immediately following high school graduation.
Application Process
- Complete the online application form on or before March 1 in the spring before you graduate from high school.
- Applicants will be evaluated based on academic potential, community impact, and financial need.
To apply for the Mitchell Scholarship, eligible high school students must submit an online application form between December 1 and March 1 in the spring before they graduate from high school. Candidates are evaluated based on academic potential, community impact and financial need.