2023 MaineGeneral Scholarship Application
Before beginning, please be sure to have your transcript, personal story essay and two letters of recommendation* ready to upload. PDF format is preferred. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION WITHOUT UPLOADING THESE DOCUMENTS. Incomplete applications will not be considered. This form cannot be saved - be sure to allow enough time for completion.
You must live within MaineGeneral's service area to be eligible to receive a scholarship. If you have relocated to pursue your degree, you may use a parent's address.
(e.g., nursing, pharmacy, respiratory therapy, etc.) Applicant must be pursuing a career employable at MaineGeneral Health.
Include city/town and state.
Worth up to 5 points
Worth up to 25 points In a separate document, tell us why you are choosing this career path. What made you choose health care? Discuss any personal information or challenges you feel are relevant to the Scholarship Committee’s decision when considering you for a scholarship. Explain why you feel you are deserving of a scholarship and how you plan to put it to good use.
Worth up to 10 points
Please briefly describe your financial needs and barriers that the Scholarship Committee should consider when reviewing your application. Barriers can include: - Multiple household members in college - Course load - Employment challenges - Family obligations
Worth up to 20 points
Please upload a copy of your transcript at the end of this application. Transcript must include student name and name of school. A 2.5 GPA (or 85) is required to be considered for a scholarship.
Worth up to 15 points
Worth up to 25 points For full 25 points, letters should be current and compelling, describing student's ambition and drive to pursue a career in medicine. Letters should clearly demonstrate that student will be successful in college setting.
I understand that incomplete applications will not be considered.
A complete application must include: - Personal Story - Transcript - Two letters of recommendation Please attach these required documents (PDF format preferred) using the upload box below. Letters of recommendation may also be sent directly from their source to: philanthropy@mainegeneral.org or MaineGeneral Office of Philanthropy PO Box 828 Waterville, ME 04903
Incomplete applications will not be considered.