Scholarships
There are thousands of scholarships offered by Husson University, employers, businesses, religious organizations, and other outside sources. Start researching early and make sure you pay attention to deadlines!
Scholarships do not have to be paid back, so apply to as many as you can for free money for college!
How it Works
- For Husson Scholarships, there are no additional steps. You are automatically reviewed for eligibility when you apply.
- For Outside Scholarships, you must email us a copy of the scholarship confirmation or upload it to the portal. We will add it this to your account, and it will appear on your offer letter.
- Funds will not be reflected on your bill until payments are received from the entity issuing your scholarship.
Husson Scholarships
The Admissions Office is pleased to announce the following merit scholarships available for undergraduate students entering in the Fall of 2025. There are no additional scholarship forms required and recipients will be determined at the time of acceptance. Admissions applications must be completed by January 1, 2025 in order to be considered. Recipients must be enrolled full-time day students and maintain continuous enrollment to keep the scholarship. Applicants receive highest-level scholarship only. Husson University is NCAA Division III and athletic awards are not available.
Trustees' Scholars Award
$40,000 ($10,000 annually for up to 4 years)
President's Leadership Scholarship
$38,000 ($9,500 annually for up to 4 years)
Provost's Leadership Scholarship
$36,000 ($9,000 annually for up to 4 years)
Dean's Leadership Scholarship
$34,000 ($8,500 annually for up to 4 years)
Admission Director's Scholarship
$26,000 ($6,500 annually for up to 4 years)
Cyr Opportunity Scholarship
To be eligible, the student must be a resident of Penobscot County, Maine or attend a high school in Penobscot County and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The Family Adjusted Gross Income must be $80,000 or less to qualify. First-year, first-time students must carry a full-time courseload and must be campus-based. The scholarship amount will vary.
For Continuing Students
The Scholar Incentive Award
Awarded based on academic performance. Full time undergraduate students that have completed 30 credits at Husson will be considered for this academic scholarship. Those that have attained a semester grade point average of 3.4 or better will receive a $300 scholarship and those who have attained a 3.6 or better will receive a $400 scholarship to be applied the following semester. The student must be enrolled as a full time student (12 or more credits) in the semester the scholarship is to be applied. GPA's will be reviewed and awards will be received during the Fall & Spring semesters only. Payment of this award is applied toward tuition in the subsequent regular semester of enrollment.
U&Husson Scholarship
Awarded based on calculated financial need. Must be enrolled as a full-time day student to be considered.
Husson Eagle Scholarship
Awarded based on calculated financial need. Must be enrolled as a full-time day student to be considered.
On-campus Residential Scholarship
Awarded to students living in on-campus housing and who have financial need. Must be enrolled as a full-time day student to be considered.
Transfer Scholarship
$3,000 ($1,500/per semester)
$2,000 ($1,000/per semester)
$1,000 ($500/per semester)
Qualifying incoming transfer students will receive one of the above listed scholarships, dependent upon their earned GPA. Students must carry a minimum of 12 credit hours. This scholarship is applicable to day-division enrollment in undergraduate programs of study and is stackable with the Maine Community College and PTK Scholarships.
Maine Community College Award
$8,000 ($2,000 annually for up to 4 years)
Your Associate's Degree from a Maine Community College now guarantees you $2,000 per year. To qualify, students must matriculate immediately following completion of their two-year college degree. (Not available to students completing an Associate's degree in an early college program)
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
$1,500
Husson is proud to offer an additional $1,500 to students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa at their community college and carry a 3.0 GPA or higher from all institutions previously attended. To be eligible, students must matriculate immediately following completion of their two-year college degree.
President's Global Scholarship
$4,000 - $40,000
International Scholarship with a minimum of $1,000-$10,000 per year, based on merit. The student must provide proof of financial responsibility and be eligible for an F-1 student visa for consideration.
Pine Tree Scholarship
$16,000 ($4,000 annually for up to 4 years)
Awarded to incoming Fall 2023 students from states other than Maine. Students must be enrolled full time in an undergraduate day program in order to be eligible. Completed admissions applications must be received no later than April 1, 2023.
International Residency Grant
$5,600 ($1,400 annually for up to 4 years)
Harold Alfond Technology Grant
$8,000 ($2,000 annually for up to 4 years while in the Extended Reality Program)
$4,000 ($1,000 annually for up to 4 year while in the School of Technology and Innovation)
Transfer Academic Scholarship
$4,000 - $12,000 ($1,000 - $3,000 annually for up to 4 years)
Harold Alfond Technology Grant
$8,000 ($2,000 annually for up to 4 years while in the Extended Reality Program)
$4,000 ($1,000 annually for up to 4 year while in the School of Technology and Innovation)
Outside Scholarships
The Competitive Skills Scholarship helps workers learn new skills and Maine businesses access a qualified workforce to succeed in the changing economy. The program is open to eligible Maine residents with access to post-secondary education, including certificate programs and two year and four year degrees.
Eligibility Requirements
- Maine resident
- At least 18 years old
- Legally eligible to work in the U.S.
- Seeking education or training for a job in a high wage, in demand occupation
- No marketable post-secondary degree
- Household income of less than 200% of the federal poverty level
- Ability to undertake and complete the education or training program
How to Apply
Applications for CSSP are accepted at Maine CareerCenters either during a Statewide open application period or as openings occur in specific counties. The number of new CSSP applicants accepted into the program is based on available funding, and allocated by county.
FAQs
What is considered a high-wage, in demand occupation?
The Department of Labor developed a list of jobs considered high-wage, in demand occupations. These jobs have an average wage at or above the average wage for all occupations in Maine, and they are projected to have a minimum number of job openings annually.
I was not the best student in high school. Can I still qualify?
Yes. You can still qualify even if you did not have the best grades in school. You may be tested to see if you are able to successfully take part in the training program.
How can the money be used?
The Competitive Skills Scholarship pays for tuition and fees that are not paid from other sources, including federal financial aid. The grant may also pay for other supports while you are in training including: childcare, transportation, books, supplies, equipment, and remedial and prerequisite training.
How much can I expect to receive?
If you are eligible, you can receive up to $6,000 per year for a full-time student, and $3,000 per year for a part-time student. You can qualify for a grant each year you remain in your training program.
Do I have to pay it back?
The Competitive Skills Scholarship is a grant, not a loan. It does not have to be paid back at the completion of the program.
How do I get started?
Contact your local CareerCenter to apply for the Competitive Skills Scholarship.
For more information, visit www.mainecareercenter.gov.
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship is a grant program that enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, thereby gaining skills critical to our national security and economic competitiveness. A Gilman Scholarship enables American undergraduate students to gained proficiency in diverse languages and cultures, skills that are critically important to their academic and career development. The program seeks to assist students from a diverse range of public and private institutions from all 50 states, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico.
Awards
Award amounts will vary depending on the length of study and student need. Applicants who are studying a critical need language while abroad in a country in which the language is predominantly spoken will automatically be considered for the Critical Need Language Award, for a total award of $8,000. This award is competitive and offered to a limited number of students each year.
Award recipients are chosen by a competitive selection process and must use the award to defray eligible study or intern abroad costs. These costs include program tuition, room and board, books, local transportation, insurance, international airfare, passport and visa fees.
Eligibility Requirements
- Be a citizen of the United States
- Be an undergraduate student in good standing at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States (including both two-year and four-year institutions)
- Be receiving a Federal Pell Grant or provide proof that they will be receiving a Pell Grant during the term of their study abroad program
- Be in the process of applying to, or accepted for a study abroad program for at least two weeks for community college students, and four weeks for students from four-year institutions
- Be proposing to study in a country not currently under a Travel Warning issued by the United States Department of State
How to Apply
Submit your online application in advance of the deadline through the Gilman Online Application System.
Deadlines
Students can study and intern abroad during the Spring, Summer, Fall or academic year term. Follow this link for specific dates on the deadlines and timelines for the application cycle.
For more information, visit www.gilmanscholarship.org.
The Maine Teacher Scholarship Program at Husson University is committed to supporting the professional development of Maine teachers. The scholarship program provides tuition assistance to teachers currently employed in Maine schools.
Click here for the 2024/SS Scholarship Application.
Click here for the 2024/FA & 2025/SP Scholarship Application.
The Worthington Scholarship Foundation is committed to making a college education affordable for students in Maine by awarding scholarships to graduates of Maine public high schools who will be attending participating Maine colleges. Awards are based on financial need and merit and are renewable for up to eight semesters. We are proud to partner with the Worthington Scholarship Foundation to provide this incredible scholarship opportunity to eligible students who attend Husson University.
Please visit www.worthingtonscholars.org for eligibility requirements and to apply.
If you have any additional questions, please contact info@worthingtonscholars.org or call 207-596-5800.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Research Your Options
Husson's Financial Aid Office is committed to providing resources for students to find funding for their education. Follow this link to find several scholarships offered by various organizations and companies that are not affiliated with Husson directly. Students may be eligible for different scholarships based on excellence in academics, their program of study, or other criteria.
Check back regularly for new outside scholarships to apply for.
