Scholarships

CLASS OF 2021 SCHOLARSHIPS
Check back frequently for updates!

We have many scholarship opportunities available to graduating seniors of Westbrook Regional Vocational Center– all you have to do is apply!

Click the links below to view each scholarship application. Be sure to review all listed requirements and submit ALL required documents before the deadline. If you have any questions, please send them to Mrs. Noyes or Mrs. Barton.

IDEXX Scholarship
DEADLINE: Friday, April 9, 2021- by 3:00pm

open to WRVC seniors who demonstrate financial need
applicants must be of sound academic standing at WRVC
must reside in Westbrook, Maine

Jim Foye Memorial Scholarship
DEADLINE: Friday, April 9, 2021- by 3:00pm

open to WRVC students with grade average of 80 or above
must be a positive role model both in school and community

Matthew Rairdon Memorial Scholarship
DEADLINE: Friday, April 9, 2021- by 3:00pm

open to any WRVC student graduating this year
must be pursuing a degree in Nursing at a Maine college

Noyes Family Scholarship/Toolship
DEADLINE: Friday, April 9, 2021- by 3:00pm

open to any WRVC seniors who are graduating this year

Saco & Biddeford Savings Institute Scholarship/Toolship
DEADLINE: Friday, April 9, 2021- by 3:00pm

AMOUNT: $500

open to seniors who demonstrate financial need
applicants must be in good academic standing at WRVC

Westbrook Gorham Community Chamber of Commerce Scholarship for Continuing Education*
DEADLINE: Friday, April 9, 2021- by 3:00pm

open to applicants from WRVC, who are graduating seniors Westbrook High School, and/or Gorham High School
must be continuing education at a 2- or 4-year college or training institution

Westbrook Gorham Community Chamber of Commerce Tool/Equipment Scholarship*
DEADLINE: Friday, April 9, 2021- by 3:00pm

open to applicants who are graduating seniors
applicants must reside in Westbrook or Gorham

Westbrook Housing Authority Scholarship**
DEADLINE: Friday, April 9, 2021- by 3:00pm

Amount: $1000

Eligibility Criteria:

open to Class of 2021 students attending WRVC
applicants must reside in Westbrook, Maine
must be attending an accredited college, university, or vocational school for post-secondary education

Westbrook Housing Authority: 2021 Dr. Arthur O. Berry Scholarship**
DEADLINE: Friday, April 9, 2021- by 3:00pm

Amount: $1000

Eligibility Criteria:

open to Class of 2021 graduating students from Westbrook High School or WRVC
applicants must reside in Westbrook, Maine
must plan on attending University of Southern Maine (USM) or Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) to pursue a degree in Applied Technology

Westbrook Rotary Club Scholarship Application***
DEADLINE: Friday, April 9, 2021- by 3:00pm

open to applicants who have been accepted into a 2- or 4-year college or training institution

Westbrook Rotary Club Toolship Application***
DEADLINE: Friday, April 9, 2021- by 3:00pm

priority is given to applicants entering the workplace after graduation

Other Available Scholarship Opportunities

Blue Collar Scholarship
DEADLINE: Friday, April 16, 2021

Multiple scholarships available, amounts vary. Open to any student pursuing a career in the trades. Please visit the link to apply directly through the Maine Blue Collar Scholarship Foundation.

George V. Soule Scholarship
DEADLINE: Friday, May 14, 2021

Open to students planning to pursue study in wildlife conservation, conservation law enforcement, forest management, or a closely related field. Applicants must intend to become a practitioner in one of the above-mentioned fields, preferably in the state of Maine.

Requirements:

Must be a resident of Maine or attending high school in Maine
Must have successfully completed a high school diploma
Must enroll in an approved undergraduate program for the 2021 fall semester

FMI and/or to apply, please visit the Ruffled Grouse Society website.

Joseph A. DiPietro Memorial Scholarship
DEADLINE: Monday, March 29, 2021

The Joseph A. DiPietro Scholarship was established in 2003 in memory of respected businessman and longtime Portland Water District Trustee, Joe DiPietro. It is a one-time, non-renewable, $1500 scholarship that will be awarded each spring to an individual in the Portland Water District service area who is pursuing a career that is applicable to the water/wastewater industry, demonstrates financial need, a commitment to the community, and a desire to improve public health and the environment.

Eligibility Criteria:

Must reside in a community served by PWD (Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, Windham, Gorham, Raymond, Cumberland, Falmouth, Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth, or Standish)
Must be pursuing a career that is applicable to the water/wastewater industry (e.g., water/wastewater treatment technology, HVAC, electrical, automation technology, instrumentation, plumbing, pipefitting, fire science, environmental studies, applied sciences, engineering, public administration) and must demonstrate a commitment to PWD’s mission to protect public health, public safety, and the environment
Demonstrated financial need
Funds must be used towards tuition
Preference will be given to student(s) that:
- attend or plan to attend a community college, trade school or an accredited college or university in PWD’s member communities (University of Southern Maine, University of New England, Southern Maine Community College),
- are the first in their family to attend college,
- demonstrate a commitment to the community through volunteer efforts,
- and show high academic performance.

Please visit the link to apply directly through the Portland Water District.

Maine Legislative Memorial Scholarship Fund
DEADLINE: Saturday, May 1, 2021

Scholarship Amount: $1,000 (one per county; 16 total)
Please visit the link to apply directly through the FAME website: 2021 Application can be found HERE.

Mike Rowe Works Foundation Work Ethic Scholarship
DEADLINE: Thursday, May 6, 2021- by 11:59PM

The Work Ethic Scholarship Program is about recognizing people who understand the importance of work ethic, personal responsibility, delayed gratification, and a positive attitude. Whining not allowed.

Eligibility Criteria:

Be enrolled in or plan to enroll in one of the following programs: Automotive Technology, Aviation Technology, Carpentry, Commercial Driving, Construction, Diesel Technology, Electrical Technology, Emergency Medical Technology, Farming & Agriculture, Fire Science & Technology, Heavy Equipment Operation, HVAC, Machinery, Manufacturing, Marine Technology, Pipefitting, Plumbing, Welding

FMI visit the link to apply directly through Mike Rowe Works Foundation.

People’s Choice Credit Union
DEADLINE: Friday, May 14, 2021

People’s Choice Credit Union is offering several different scholarships, totaling up to $6000. Scholarships are available in the following areas: volunteerism, community leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, Maine business growth, and vocational craftsmanship. More details available on the PCU website. Must be a PCU member at the time of application.

Please visit the link to apply directly through People’s Choice Credit Union.

Horatio Alger Career & Technical Scholarships– CTE Scholarship will open May 2021- stay tuned!
DEADLINE: TBA

DEADLINE for PHASE II (HS grads who are enrolled or planning to enroll at a community college/technical center in pursuit of a technical degree): TBA

The Career & Technical Scholarship Program is funded through the Horatio Alger Endowment Fund and the generosity of Association Chairman Emeritus and Endowment Fund President Walter Scott, Jr. Scholarships are awarded to students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their lives who wish to pursue a career or technical education at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United States. Over 1000 scholarships available at up to $2500 each.

Please visit the link to apply directly through the Horatio Alger Association.

Eligibility Criteria:

Have completed high school (or earned a high school equivalency credential)
Will be enrolled in eligible program in Fall 2021
Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a career or technical program (up to 2 years) at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United States
Demonstrated critical financial need (must be eligible to receive the Federal Pell grant as determined by completion of the FAFSA)
Demonstrated perseverance in overcoming adversity
Be under the age of 30
Be a United States citizen

Wait! There’s more…

Fill out your FAFSA here (many scholarship applications require info from your FAFSA)
If you need help with your FAFSA, contact Mrs. Barton.

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*Applicants may apply for the scholarship OR the toolship from Westbrook Gorham Community Chamber of Commerce- not both.
**Please note that this is a fillable PDF application that will not work properly in Internet Explorer browser. We recommend using Google Chrome, Safari, and/or Firefox to complete this application
***Applicants may apply for the scholarship OR the toolship from Westbrook Rotary Club- not both.