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*Residence or residency shall mean a person’s principal place of abode or domicile. Toe be eligible, a resident
of either state may attend college or university either inside or outside Maine or New Hampshire.
For information or application materials contact safety@shcnne.org or call 1-800-369-0040 for ME or 1-800-
834-6472 for NH.
• Sallie Mae Fund
o Unmet Need Scholarship
Who is eligible to apply? Student must be accepted and enrolled full-time as an undergraduate at a Title
IV eligible, accredited, postsecondary, two or four year college, university, vocational or technical
school in the US or Puerto Rico, and meet program-specific eligibility requirements.
Scholarship amount: $1,000-$3,800
How are the scholarships awarded? Students must have a financial aid package short fall of $1,000 or
more.
Application process: Apply on-line at www.thesalliemaefund.org
What is the application deadline? May 31
o 911 Education Fund
Who is eligible to apply? Student must be the child of a parent who was killed or permanently disabled
as a result of the terrorist attacks. In addition, students must be accepted and enrolled full-time as an
undergraduate at a Title IV eligible, accredited, postsecondary, two or four year college, university,
vocational or technical school in the US or Puerto Rico, and meet program-specific eligibility
requirements.
Scholarship amount: $2,500 per applicant per school year.
Application process: Apply on-line at www.salliemaefund.org
o American Dream Scholarship
Who is eligible to apply? Student must be an African-American and be accepted and enrolled full-time
as an undergraduate at a Title IV eligible, accredited, postsecondary, two or four year college,
university, vocational or technical school in the US or Puerto Rico, and demonstrate financial need.
Scholarship amount: $500-$5,000
Application process: Apply on-line at www.thesalliemaefund.org or www.uncf.org
What is the application deadline? April 15
o First in My Family Scholarship
Who is eligible to apply? Student must be a Hispanic-American accepted and enrolled full-time as an
undergraduate at a Title IV eligible, accredited, postsecondary, two or four year college, university,
vocational or technical school in the US or Puerto Rico, and be the first in their families to attend
college.
Scholarship amount: $500 - $5,000
How are the scholarships awarded? See "Who is eligible to apply"
Application process: Apply on-line at www.thesalliemaefund.org or www.hispanicfund.org
What is the application deadline? April 15
• Samuel Huntington Public Service Award
http://www.nationalgridus.com/commitment/d4-1_award.asp
The Samuel Huntington Public Service Award provides a $10,000 stipend for a graduating college senior to
pursue public service anywhere in the world. The Award allows recipients to engage in a meaningful public
service activity for one year before proceeding on to graduate school or a career.
Proposals Requested: Students are encouraged to develop their own proposals for public service in this country
or abroad. The proposal may encompass any activity that furthers the public good. It can be undertaken by the