Online Scholarship Resources

FASFA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid

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PHA Scholarship - Closed until 2020

In 1987, the Board of Commissioners established the Portland Public Housing Scholarship Fund. Over the years, the scholarship was expanded to include all public housing and Section 8 residents of the Portland Housing Authority who are or will be attending an accredited, post-secondary academic institution in the fall. The scholarship is intended to provide educational grants to residents of affordable housing to support their goals of continuing their education. Funding for the scholarship is provided by an annual contribution from the Portland Housing Services Corporation as well as grants, donations, and commitments from foundations and private donors.

The number of awards and amount shall be determined by the Scholarship Committee and limited to the amount of funds available for distribution. Annual awards shall not exceed $2500.00 to any one recipient. Awards will be paid directly to the student, in full, at the start of the fall semester. 

HAI Group Scholarship 

HAI Group’s Resident Scholarship Program has been providing scholarships to public housing and housing choice voucher residents since 2003. To date, they’ve awarded more than $1,000,000 to over 400 students! This year, they'll be awarding scholarships worth $6,000 each to 20 residents to help them continue their education. Students may enter— and win—scholarships for up to four consecutive years.

Allan R. Andrews Scholarship

In 1993 the New England Regional Council of NAHRO established the Allan R. Andrews Scholarship Fund. This Fund was established in memory of Allan R. Andrews who was the dedicated, creative, and effective administrator of the Springfield, Massachusetts, Redevelopment Authority for many years. The Committee will determine the number and amounts of the scholarships; no scholarship will be less than $1,000.  If you have any questions, please call the NERC office at (617)742-6372. 

MAPHD Scholarship

ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must be residents of Public Housing / Section 8 / Low Income / Subsidized Housing. Applicants must be a graduating high school senior or currently attending an accredited institution of high education.
SCHOLARSHIP: One $1500 scholarship and two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded

The Mitchell Scholarship

To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must be a legal resident of Maine and graduating in spring 2019 from a public high school in Maine. Students who attend a public school in Maine but come from households with residency outside of Maine are not eligible to apply for the Mitchell Scholarship. Applicants should plan to attend a two-year or four-year degree program at an accredited college or university in the fall semester immediately following their high school graduation. Students pursuing a two-year degree are eligible for up to four years of scholarship support if they continue their education beyond the initial two years. Candidates are evaluated based on the following criteria: academic potential, community impact, and financial need.

MCF Higgins Scholarship Fund

The Maine Community Foundation established its first scholarship fund in 1984. Now, through the generosity of individuals, community organizations, and businesses that believe in the importance of education, the community foundation awards over $4 million each year from more than 600 scholarship funds. 

Maine Community Foundation scholarships provide financial assistance for Maine residents attending accredited colleges, universities, or technical schools. The funds also support students attending private high schools, camps, and experiential learning programs.

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​You are eligible for a Portland ESL Scholarship Fund scholarship if you have all the following criteria:
  • are an adult immigrant
  • have financial need
  • are legally able to work
  • have at least a high school diploma or HiSET (GED)
  • have English language proficiency levels that ensure you will succeed in the course
  • do not qualify for public or private financial aid
  • if employed, work for an employer that does not offer any stipend for educational studies
  • live in greater Portland, Maine
  • are seeking the additional English language or professional skills necessary to achieve post-secondary educational or career goals.
​If you need more information, please email
​ thefund@maine.rr.com

PESLSF
PO Box 281
Portland, ME 04112

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