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Presidential Distinguished Scholar Award

The Presidential Distinguished Scholar Award is a Scholarship sponsored by University of Maine.

Award Information:

Amount of Scholarship: Average: $2500
Application Deadline: 28-Feb
Requirements: Applicant must be a Maine resident with rank in top tenth of class and a minimum combined SAT I score of 1250.
Eligibility: College freshman

Sponsorship provided by:

University of Maine

Orono, ME 04469
USA
Phone Number: 207 581 1110
http://www.umaine.edu

You can find out more by contacting:

Carol Edgecomb
Administrative Associate
Office of Enrollment Management, 5703 Alumni Hall
Orono, ME 04469-5713
US
Email Address: carole@maine.edu
Phone Number: 207 581 1826
Fax Number: 207 581 1556

One may find it helpful to search for the background of the scholarship. A maximized likelihood of obtaining money can be attained by initially researching the prerequisites and making sure you meet them. Prior to starting, identify the driving force for the University of Maine and their goals for the Presidential Distinguished Scholar Award. If you are qualified, verify that there is a reasonable chance to receive the scholarship. If you think that you have the possibility that you can be awarded the Presidential Distinguished Scholar Award, then it is useful to put forth the effort to apply.

An important detail of applying for the scholarship is filling out the application correctly. Some forms are time consuming and boring, but take the time to make sure that the forms are filled out accurately. Avoid mistakes that might make you get passed over on a technicality.

After the required forms have been mailed, it's important to know when the Presidential Distinguished Scholar Award chooses a winner and actually dispenses the money so you'll be aware of whether or not it is possible to count on the scholarship to provide additional support for the expenses associated with school and how it will help you out, since there might be constraints on what bills you can pay with the Presidential Distinguished Scholar Award. It can be difficult to find ways to cover the increasing costs of education, and being awarded the Presidential Distinguished Scholar Award can provide significant support. If you don't end up getting the Presidential Distinguished Scholar Award, keep at it, there are other scholarships and your persistence may be rewarded.