Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Maine Education Services
Intro
This scholarship honors MES founder Dick Pierce, who died in 2011. It recognizes his lifelong dedication to expanding access to higher education. The MES Foundation Board of Directors sets the annual number and award amounts.
Purpose
Awards are made to students who demonstrate merit and financial need, with the aim of helping individuals who might not otherwise continue their post-secondary studies without assistance. Scholarships may be renewed for up to four years (dependent on the student’s grade level). To retain a renewable award, recipients must complete at least 12 credits each semester and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Scholarship details
- 20 scholarships of $5,000 each will be awarded and are renewable.
- Renewal eligibility can extend up to four years, depending on the student’s grade level.
- The online application will be open from January 1 through April 1.
Who is eligible
Applicants must:
- Be residents of Maine and entering their first year of post-secondary education.
- Plan to enroll or be enrolled in an accredited two- or four-year, degree-granting college or university (accredited by the Association of Schools and Colleges).
- Demonstrate a clear commitment to completing a degree program.
How awards are decided
Selections are based on:
- Academic achievement as shown on the transcript, GPA, and SAT scores.
- Contributions to school, community, and/or the workplace.
- Demonstrated financial need.
- Two letters of recommendation.
- A personal essay of 300 words or more.
Application platform features
- Save and return to your application for later editing or completion.
- Check application status online or receive updates via text or email.
- Upload and store supplemental documents with your submission.
- Request and submit school or community recommendations through the platform.
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