Educational Aid Scholarships

Educational Aid and Howes Nurses Scholarship Funds

Nancy Farrington, Secretary – Treasurer
317 Holman Day Road
Vassalboro, ME 04989
207-623-0395

May 2026

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

It is imperative to get the current application out to the college students in your area and make them aware of our scholarship’s availability.   The Trustees of the scholarship funds have developed updated criteria, opening the application to any college student seeking assistance and helping the trustees decide who should receive scholarships. Students today need all the help they can get.  Won’t you help them?  The Trustees of the Educational Aid & Howes Nurses’ Scholarship Funds, ask for your support as we continue our annual appeal for financial help!

Please include the following information with your donation.

The current criteria and scholarship application are available on the website in the event you have an eligible applicant in your Grange area.  Please return the completed application and college transcript to the above address by September 15, 2026(Make as many copies as you wish and share them.)

Please destroy application forms that do not have the revision date of 5/2026. 

Grants for Students

Provided by the Maine Department of Agriculture

Funds are available for young professionals and students.

The application period is open until May 15 for Thomas Hill Young Professional Grants and Student Scholarships. Young Professionals may apply for grants of up to $1,000 for networking and other activities benefiting the YP community. SAF student members may apply for $1,500 scholarships to offset expenses related to attending an undergraduate program in forestry or a related natural resources field.   

Learn more here!