The following scholarships have been forwarded to the University of ...
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• Alva S. Appleby Scholarship<br />
Who is eligible <strong>to</strong> apply? Must be a resident <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> State <strong>of</strong> Maine, and enrolled in a dental school accredited by<br />
<strong>the</strong> American Dental Association.<br />
Scholarship amount: $500 <strong>to</strong> $1,000 (this amount may vary)<br />
How are <strong>the</strong> <strong>scholarships</strong> awarded? <strong>The</strong> award is based on academic performance/essay (personal statement).<br />
<strong>The</strong> scholarship is renewable.<br />
Application process: Applications are available from:<br />
Frances C. Miliano, Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>r, Maine Dental Association, P.O. Box 215, Manchester, Maine 04351<br />
Tel: (207) 622-7900 or Fax: (207) 622-6210 or E-mail: info@medental.org<br />
When can I apply for this scholarship? On or after September 1 <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> award year.<br />
What is <strong>the</strong> application deadline? Completed application must be received by Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 31 <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> award year.<br />
• American Legion Auxiliary “<strong>The</strong> Education Chairman Scholarship”<br />
On June 20, 2004 <strong>the</strong> American Legion Auxiliary Department <strong>of</strong> Maine developed a scholarship called “<strong>The</strong><br />
Education Chairman Scholarship” for post freshman students. Where as a need was observed and where as most<br />
<strong>scholarships</strong> are designed and awarded <strong>to</strong> freshman students. <strong>The</strong> scholarship will be bes<strong>to</strong>wed <strong>to</strong> a student<br />
with “veteran’s affiliation” i.e., great grandparents, grandparents, parents, siblings, spouse or self who served in<br />
<strong>the</strong> U.S. military. <strong>The</strong> amount <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> scholarship will be determined by <strong>the</strong> funds raised by <strong>the</strong> Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Maine and will be awarded in May.<br />
Also available:<br />
o Children and Youth Scholarships - seven, $500 <strong>scholarships</strong>.<br />
Criteria: must demonstrate financial need. Deadline May 1. Click here for a printable application.<br />
o Daniel E. Lambert Memorial Scholarship - $1000. (two <strong>scholarships</strong> may be awarded contingent upon<br />
<strong>the</strong> availability <strong>of</strong> funds)<br />
Criteria: must demonstrate financial need, must be a resident <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> State <strong>of</strong> Maine, U.S. Citizen, parent<br />
must be a veteran. Deadline May 1. Click here for a printable application.<br />
o James V. Day Scholarship - $500.<br />
Criteria: must demonstrate financial need, must be a resident <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> State <strong>of</strong> Maine, U.S. Citizen, parent<br />
must be a member <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Maine American Legion. Deadline May 1. Click here for a printable<br />
application.<br />
Interested students may request an application from: American Legion Auxiliary, Department <strong>of</strong> Maine, P.O.<br />
Box 887, Bucksport, ME 04416 or call 207-469-6599<br />
• American Lung Association <strong>of</strong> Maine Scholarship<br />
http://mainelung.org/<strong>have</strong>_fun/pdfs/application06.pdf<br />
Three (3) $500 <strong>scholarships</strong>.<br />
Eligible students who are involved in <strong>the</strong> game <strong>of</strong> golf and who are pursuing fur<strong>the</strong>r education in a<br />
medical/health related field. <strong>The</strong> <strong>scholarships</strong> <strong>have</strong> <strong>been</strong> established by <strong>the</strong> American Lung Association <strong>of</strong><br />
Maine <strong>to</strong> recognize <strong>the</strong> golf courses who support <strong>the</strong> Golf privilege card and our efforts <strong>to</strong> promote lung health<br />
in Maine communities. Criteria: Academic achievement, financial need, references, review <strong>of</strong> completed<br />
application, personal interview and <strong>the</strong> applicant must be a non-<strong>to</strong>bacco user.<br />
• American Postal Workers Union <strong>of</strong> Maine (APWU) Maine State Scholarship Program<br />
Who is eligible <strong>to</strong> apply? An applicant must be <strong>the</strong> son, daughter, stepchild, or legally adopted child <strong>of</strong> an active<br />
or deceased member <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> American Postal Workers Union <strong>of</strong> Maine (APWU) through local affiliation or<br />
member-at-large. Applicants must be high school seniors. <strong>The</strong> student's parent must be a member in good