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The Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship
Award amount
$5k
Deadline
Wed, Apr 1, 2026
Time to apply
30–60 min
Awards
20 awards
Eligibility
- Be a Maine resident entering 1st year of post-secondary education
- Intend to enroll or be enrolled in a two (2) or four (4) year degree-granting college or university, which is accredited by the Association of Schools and Colleges
- Show a strong desire to complete degree program
- Academic excellence demonstrated by the content of the applicant's transcript, GPA and SAT
- Contributions to school, community, and/or work environment
- Demonstrated financial need
- Two letters of recommendation
- A personal essay of 300 words or more
Description
This scholarship was established in honor of MES founder, Dick Pierce who passed away in 2011. It was Dick's life-long commitment to promote higher education. Scholarships are awarded based on merit and financial need, with the goal of assisting students who might not otherwise continue their post-secondary education without the financial assistance. Scholarships are awarded on a renewable basis for up to 4 years (depending on the grade level of the student). In order to receive the renewable awards, students must earn a minimum of 12 credits per semester and maintain a 2.5 GPA.
Provided by MES Foundation
Ready to apply?
You’ll be taken to the official application site. Verify deadlines and requirements there.