“I had the chance to go to school after I was laid off from Dexter Shoe. I surprised myself by how well I adapted to classroom learning after 20 years out of school. I’ve made the Dean’s List and will graduate in May. I’m proof it can be done!”
Scholarships
Eastern Maine Community College Scholarship Applications
- Hope Milliken McNally Scholarship Application (Ellsworth High School Graduates)
- Native American Tuition Waiver Program
- 2021 High School Graduates Worthington Foundation Scholarship ($1,500 per semester for students in Knox, Waldo, Lincoln, Hancock, and Washington County)
Eastern Maine Community College Foundation Scholarships
The EMCC Foundation maintains and awards over 70 scholarships annually. Our scholarships serve students with high financial need, those from rural areas, non-traditional students and first time college students. The application is free and we can match you to an available scholarship. Once completed, send the application to foundation@emcc.edu or drop the materials off at any office on campus. Scholarships are awarded on a monthly basis.
Visit the EMCC Foundation scholarships page for more information.
Scholarship Resources
Scholarships are offered by community and civic organizations, corporate and not for profit sponsors, as well as workplace benefits for employees. There are numerous sites on the internet where students can search for additional scholarships and there should be no cost to the student to complete a scholarship search. “No Cost” web based scholarship searches include:
- Finance Authority of Maine (FAME)
- Student Scholarships
- Zinch (May find it helpful to set up a profile.)
- GoodCall (Formally SchoolSoup)