Maine Community Foundation is all set to invite applications from eligible candidates for its new and very exciting Adult Learner Scholarships. These funding programs target to support adult learners in pursuing higher education by relieving some of their financial burdens. Through these programs, the foundation wants to ensure that all deserving students have access to the right education and opportunities. This funding promise is especially for Maine’s nontraditional students who seek to change their life for the better through education and training. Applicants of these programs can be enrolled full time or part-time in the study program.
These scholarships will provide the support to a range of training such as attending two and four-year colleges and universities, completing a certificate and other non-degree programs, or attempting a self-directed learning experience with a clear goal. Nowadays, many students complete their education with the huge loan debts that have to be repaid with high interest or they have to limit their education to control their educational expenses. The organization knows that pursuing higher education can be stressful and full of challenges for students experiencing financial difficulties and to ensure that no student has to leave their educational dreams, it has established these beneficial scholarships that will help them overcome their obstacles.
Maine Community Foundation was started in 1983 and since then, it has been working toward improving the lives of all Maine’s people. The foundation works with donors and other partners to achieve its main purpose of helping adult learners and other nontraditional students complete a degree or certificate program and maximize their potential. It provides personalized service, community leadership, and a deep understanding of local issues. MaineCF has always been dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and contribution in making Maine a safe, welcoming, and accepting place for everyone.
Brief Description
To find quick information about this scholarship’s award, deadline and others, please have a closer look at this given table:
| Organization | Maine Community Foundation |
| Educational Level | High school |
| Subjects | All |
| Amount | $1,500-$5,000 |
| Access Mode | Online |
| Number of Awards | 2 |
| City | Ellsworth and Portland |
| Nationality | Domestic |
| Country | United States |
| Application Deadline | Varies |
| Application Fee | N/A |
| Requirements | N/A |
Who May Be Eligible?
You must meet only one of the following criteria to be identified as a non-traditional student:
- Must be over the age of 25 or
- Must work full time (35 hours/week or more) while enrolled or
- Must have dependents other than a spouse or
- Must be financially independent of parents and/or considered independent for FAFSA purposes or
- Mut have not received a standard high school diploma (completed with a GED, HISET, or certificate of completion) or
- Must have delayed enrollment in college after high school for a reason other than a gap-year activity.
How to Apply
Maine Community Foundation’s Adult Learner Scholarship is divided into two parts: Long-Term Scholarship Award and Short-Term Credential Award. You will have to complete application forms to apply for both the programs. The application form’s links are given at the foundation’s website. Please fill out the application form of your chosen program and send it with the required documents to:
Adult Learner Scholarship
Maine Community Foundation
245 Main Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
Supporting Documents
All applicants are requested to submit a transcript and letter of recommendation with their application form on time.
Benefits
The long-term scholarship award will provide an award that ranges from $1,500-$5,000. On the other hand, the Short-term credential award is valued at up to $1,500.
Application Deadline
The long-term scholarship award’s deadline is November 15, 2020.
The short-term credential award’s deadline is the 1st of each month.
