We do our best to keep this information current and accurate as a service to our members. Please contact the “FMI” to verify availability and requirements! Note that you can use our online directories for contact information.
Note also that the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) offers webinars on how you can pay for college. You can see the schedule for “After the FAFSA,” “Financial Aid Offers,” and “ Paying the Bill” by clicking here. FAME also offers free, virtual “Financial Aid Sessions” where you can learn the basics of getting the financial support you need.
National Grange Scholarships
Sponsor: National Grange GROW Club
Scholarship: National Grange GROW Club Academic Scholarship
Description: The purpose of the scholarship is to assist in the educational expenses of Grange members from across the United States. The GROW Club Board will award at least one scholarship in the amount of $500. The number of scholarships will be determined by the amount of funds available. Selection will be based solely on the application. The selection committee will consist of the members of the National GROW Club Board.
Application Deadline: October 1
FMI: Online Application
Maine State Grange Scholarships
Sponsor: Maine State Grange Ag Committee
Scholarship: Maine State Grange Ag Scholarship
Description: Available to Maine Residents, high school seniors pursuing a career in agriculture or an agriculturally related field.
Application Deadline: April 23, 2023
FMI: Download information and application
Sponsor: Maine State Grange Educational Aid Fund
Scholarship: Maine State Grange Educational Ed Scholarship
Description: Applicant must have completed one year of college and be a member in good standing of a Grange in Maine.
Application Deadline: September 15
FMI: Download information and application
Sponsor: Maine State Grange Howes Nurses’ Fund
Scholarship: Maine State Grange Howes Nurses Scholarship
Description: Applicant must have completed one year of college and be a member in good standing of a Grange in Maine.
Application Deadline: September 15
FMI: Download information and application
Local Grange Scholarships
Sponsor: Hollis Grange #132, Hollis
Scholarship: Hollis Grange #132 Scholarship
Description: Open to Hollis residents, high school seniors. The scholarship is awarded after successful completion of at least one term of post-high school education.
Application Deadline: Mid-May
FMI: Apply through Bonny Eagle High School Guidance Department or if not attending the public high school can request an application from the Hollis Grange Secretary. (See online directory.)
Sponsor: Kennebec Valley Grange #128, Madison
Scholarship: Carroll Dean Memorial Agricultural Scholarship Agricultural
Description: Open to any Grange member or child/grandchild of the member, whether traditional or non-traditional student studying any form of agriculture or husbandry at an accredited institute of post-secondary education in Maine. Funds are distributed upon completion of the fall semester.
Application Deadline: Mid April
FMI: The Scholarship committee does not have an application prepared yet. We are dedicating the proceeds of our Annual Fall supper to endow this scholarship. Contact Master Diane Pinkham 207-314-5135.
Sponsor: Mill Stream Grange #574, Vienna
Scholarship: Dorothy Waugh Memorial Scholarship
Description: Awarded to a graduating from Mt. Blue High School or Foster Tech Student who intends to pursue a career in an ag-related field.
Deadline: Mid-May
FMI: Contact the Guidance Department of Mt. Blue High School or Mt. Blue Online.
Sponsor: New Norland Grange #580, E. Livermore (closed)
Scholarship: New Norland Grange Memorial Scholarship
Description: Awarded to a graduating senior from Spruce Mountain High School and attending a two or more year technical school program.
Deadline: TBD
FMI: Contact the Guidance Department of Spruce Mountain High School.
Sponsor: Parkman Grange #305, Parkman
Scholarship: Minnie Welts Bridge Memorial Scholarship
Description: Applicants must be residents of SAD 4, must have successfully completed at least one term of post-high school education, and be enrolled for the upcoming term.
Deadline: June 30
FMI: Application packages may be picked up at the Parkman Town Office or contact Parkman Grange Master Sue Manchester at 207 277-3942
Sponsor: Somerset Grange #18, Norridgewock
Scholarship: Somerset Grange
Description: Awarded to a local Norridgewock student and given through the Skowhegan Area High School.
Application Deadline: Due to fundraising challenges, no scholarship is planned for 2021.
FMI: Skowhegan Area High School Guidance Department
Sponsor: Winthrop Grange #209, Winthrop
Scholarship: Winthrop Grange Scholarship
Description: We offer a student from Monmouth Academy, Winthrop High School, and Maranacook High School a $200.00 scholarship in the agricultural area.
Application Deadline: Mid-April
FMI: Email Kathy Ward at Winthrop Grange