The Mitchell Institute

Mitchell Scholarship

Merit + needScholarship

Financial need is part of how this award is decided, alongside merit.

Award
$10,000 scholarship paid in four annual installments of $2,500. 200 awards statewide, at least one per Maine public high school.
Deadline
Opens December 1, 2026. Due March 1, 2027 (college financial aid letter due April 1, 2027).
How to apply
Apply through the Common App or the Mitchell Scholarship Application (complete only one).
Who can apply
Full-time Maine residents on track to graduate from a Maine public high school who plan to attend a two-year or four-year degree program at an accredited college. Selection is based on academics, community impact and financial need.
Good to know
Financial need is one of three selection factors.
Details
ServiceNeed considered