Somerset County Scholarships
Brown-Fogg Annual Scholarship Fund
Established at MaineCF in 2012, the Brown-Fogg Annual Scholarship Fund provides scholarship assistance to attend a post-secondary college or technical school to graduating seniors from Lawrence High School in Fairfield, Maine, preferably female.
Contact: Lawrence High School guidance office
Eaton-Norridgewock Alumni Association Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established to provide scholarship support to graduating students at Skowhegan Area High School who are residents of Norridgewock, Mercer and Smithfield. Recipients will be chosen by the school based on financial need, career plans, ambition, and potential. Payment will be made to the students' colleges for the second semester of study.
Contact: Skowhegan Area High School guidance office
Elbert T. Daggett and Hazel Daggett Scholarship Fund
The Elbert T. Daggett and Hazel Daggett Scholarship Fund supports Skowhegan Area High School (MSAD #54) deserving seniors furthering their education after high school.
Contact: Skowhegan Area High School guidance office
Embden Historical Society Ella Patterson Scholarship Fund
The Ella Patterson Scholarship Fund was established by the Embden Historical Society to award scholarships to Embden residents with a preference given to students planning a career in a "helping profession" such as medicine, education, social service, law enforcement, conservation, etc. An interest and study of history is encouraged.
Contact: Embden Historical Society
Gerald Strickland New Portland Lions Club Scholarship Fund
Established by the New Portland Lions Club in memory of member Gerald Strickland, this scholarship support graduating seniors at Carrabec, Mt. Abrams, and Valley High Schools (or their successor schools) who are pursuing a post-secondary degree.
Contact: Carrabec High School, Mt. Abram High School, and Valley High School guidance offices
Grace J. Hight and S. Kirby Hight Scholarship Fund
The Grace J. Hight and S. Kirby Hight Scholarship Fund was established in 2011 to benefit graduating seniors at Skowhegan Area High School (RSU 54) who are pursuing post-secondary education.
Contact: Skowhegan Area High School guidance office
Morrell Family Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Morrell Family Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 2019 to provide renewable scholarship assistance to graduating seniors of Carrrabec High School seeking post-secondary education at any accredited two- or four-year college or university.
Contact: Carrabec High School guidance office
MSAD 12 Fund
The Maine Community Foundation partners with MSAD 12 and Forest Hills Consolidated School to make a number of scholarship funds available to its graduating seniors. Please contact the guidance office for information concerning these opportunities.
Contact: Forest Hills Consolidated School guidance office
Nancy Louese Lord Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established in 1967 by the friends and family of Nancy Lord to provide scholarship support to a graduating student from Lawrence High School.
Contact: Lawrence High School guidance office.
Norma Paul and Diann Giroux Scholarship Fund
This scholarship provides scholarship assistance to graduating seniors at Lawrence High School attending a Maine institution.
Contact: Lawrence High School guidance office.
Sandra J. Hight Scholarship Fund
The Sandra J. Hight Scholarship Fund was established in 2018 to benefit graduating seniors at Skowhegan Area High School (RSU 54) who are pursuing post-secondary education. Recipients must have a minimum GPA of 85 and have played one sport for all four years in high school.
Contact: Skowhegan Area High School guidance office
Scott Newton Scholarship Fund
Scott Newton was a 2003 graduate of Skowhegan Area High School (SAHS). He found his passion in outdoor recreation and went on to get his degree in outdoor leadership from Washington County Community College. Scott became a Maine whitewater guide and was certified as a Registered Maine Rec Guide. Scott, his wife Mallory, and a business partner started 201 Powersports in Bingham in 2016. Scott advocated for partnerships between landowners and outdoor recreation programs and spent a lot of his time volunteering for his local clubs as trail master. Scott had many passions involving recreation in the outdoors; he loved to hunt, fish, trap, snowmobile, paddle whitewater, camp and ride all-terrain vehicles. His biggest passion was sharing what he loved with others. To know Scott was to know, see and feel his excitement and pure enjoyment for all of the adventures life offers. This scholarship was established to support graduating seniors at SAHS who are pursuing post-secondary study in outdoor recreation.
Contact: Skowhegan Area High School guidance office
Steven B. Daggett, Elbert T. Daggett & Hazel Daggett Scholarship Fund
The Steven B. Daggett, Elbert T. Daggett and Hazel Daggett Scholarship Fund supports Madison Area Memorial High School (MSAD #59) deserving seniors in furthering their post-secondary education.
Contact: Madison Area Memorial High School guidance office
Thelma S. Vining Scholarship Fund
Thelma Vining’s passion for education and her dedication to helping others achieve their dreams was evident throughout her 35-year teaching career at both the high school and collegiate levels. Thelma graduated from Maine Central Institute (MCI) in Pittsfield before pursuing her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business education from Husson University. An accomplished athlete, Thelma played field hockey, softball and basketball, and served as captain of the Husson University basketball team. In recognition of her lifelong commitment to education, the Thelma S. Vining Scholarship was created to support MCI graduates. This scholarship provides financial assistance to students pursuing post-secondary education, with a primary focus on those studying education. A secondary preference is given to students for whom the scholarship would make a significant difference in their ability to pursue higher education, regardless of their field of study. Through this scholarship, Thelma’s legacy of giving back continues to inspire and support future generations.
Contact: Maine Central Institute guidance office
Uncle Al Scholarship Fund
The Uncle Al Fund was established to support further instructions or musical development of musicians who are seeking to expand both their understanding of and skill level on their chosen instrument(s). Preference will be shown to musicians who play acoustic instruments, including "voice," and live in Franklin or Somerset counties.
Contact: Please contact committee member Marguerite Robichaux
Deadline: April 1
To Apply: Download application
William Bingham 2nd Scholarship for Adult Learners Fund
William Bingham was a self-effacing philanthropist who lived in Bethel. During his lifetime, Mr. Bingham provided funds for many Maine students to pay for their education, including Edmund Muskie and Dr. Daniel Hanley. At Mr. Bingham’s death, his will created the Betterment Fund, a private foundation dedicated to residents of the state of Maine. This scholarship was opened in 2017 in honor of William B. Winship, who retired as a trustee of the Betterment Fund after 40 years of service.
This renewable scholarship supports residents of Oxford, Franklin, and Somerset counties who are adult learners (students who are beyond high-school age) returning to school to continue their education at the post-secondary level. The fund supports post-secondary education in its broadest interpretation, which includes enrollment in traditional two- and four-year colleges and universities, but could also apply to certificate programs, and other professional or technical training opportunities
Application to the Bingham fund is handled through the Adult Learner Scholarship.
To Apply: Apply Online
