Futurama Foundation Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by Futurama Foundation
BPW/Maine Futurama Foundation Scholarships — Overview
Description The BPW/Maine Futurama Foundation awards a set of annual scholarships to Maine women who demonstrate financial need. Each scholarship targets a specific stage of education or career development, from high school seniors to women returning to school later in life. The program includes several named awards that together support college enrollment, continued study, and career training. Applicants should review each scholarship’s eligibility before applying.
Key takeaways:
- Annual scholarships for Maine women with financial need.
- Multiple named awards addressing different education/career stages.
- Applicants must match a scholarship’s specific eligibility to be considered.
Eligibility Each scholarship within the program has distinct eligibility requirements tied to age, educational status, or family situation. Below are the individual criteria; applicants must meet the specific conditions of the award they seek.
- Lemieux-Lovejoy Youth Scholarship: Available to a high school senior woman who has been accepted to an accredited college or university.
- Jeanne L. Hammond Memorial Scholarship: Open to any Maine woman who is a recent high school graduate or a career person intent on continuing her education.
- Continuing Education Scholarship: For women matriculated at least one year in a college or other recognized educational program.
- Career Advancement Scholarship: For women age 30 or older who are continuing in or returning to higher education or training, full-time or part-time.
- BPW/University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) Scholarship: Reserved for a single female parent enrolled at UMA; no separate BPW application is required—recipient is selected by UMA’s scholarship committee.
Key takeaways:
- Each award has a unique, non-overlapping eligibility profile.
- Some awards target recent graduates; others focus on continuing or returning adult students.
- UMA scholarship is administered and selected internally by UMA’s committee.
Award Value The scholarships awarded through this program carry a specified monetary value that is set for the current award cycle. For this award year, each scholarship recipient will receive $3,000 to apply toward educational expenses. Award distribution follows the administering foundation’s policies and the recipient institution’s procedures.
Key takeaways:
- Current award amount: $3,000 per scholarship.
- Amount applies to the 2024/this-year scholarship cycle.
- Payments are administered according to foundation and institution procedures.
Application Timeline The scholarship application period opens on January 1st each year; applicants should confirm any additional deadlines and submission requirements for the current cycle. Specific materials, forms, and deadlines may be posted by the BPW/Maine Futurama Foundation or the Maine Community Foundation—check their sites for updated instructions. UMA-managed scholarship selection follows UMA’s internal timeline, and UMA applicants should consult campus resources.
Key takeaways:
- Application window opens January 1 annually.
- Confirm exact deadlines and documentation on the administering foundation’s or Maine Community Foundation’s site.
- UMA scholarship follows UMA’s internal schedule—no separate BPW application required.
History of the Award These scholarships are made available through the BPW/Maine Futurama Foundation in partnership with the Maine Community Foundation, reflecting a long-standing commitment to support Maine women’s education and career advancement. Several awards carry memorial or donor names, honoring individuals or causes associated with the program’s founders and supporters. The partnership with the Maine Community Foundation assists with administration, award distribution, and maintaining an annual scholarship cycle.
Key takeaways:
- Funded by BPW/Maine Futurama Foundation in cooperation with the Maine Community Foundation.
- Named scholarships honor donors and honorees.
- The partnership provides administrative and distribution support for an annual award program.