Scholarships

We have many Class of 2020 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 your questions to Mr. Peabody or Mrs. Barton.

IDEXX Scholarship
DEADLINE: Thursday, April 30th by 3:00pm

open to WRVC seniors who demonstrate financial need
applicants must be of sound academic standing at WRVC

Jim Foye Memorial Scholarship
DEADLINE: Thursday, April 30th 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: Thursday, April 30th 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
DEADLINE: Thursday, April 30th by 3:00pm

open to any WRVC seniors who are graduating this year

Saco & Biddeford Savings Institute Scholarship
DEADLINE: Thursday, April 30th by 3:00pm

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: Thursday, April 30th 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: Thursday, April 30th by 3:00pm

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

Westbrook Rotary Club Scholarship Application**
DEADLINE: Thursday, April 30th 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: Thursday, April 30th by 3:00pm

priority is given to applicants entering the workplace after graduation

Other Available Scholarship Opportunities

Blue Collar Scholarship
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MAY 1ST!!- Applications are now closed

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.

The Hero Student Scholarship $5,000/year
DEADLINE: Tuesday, April 14th- applications are now closed

You’re the hero of your college journey.

To help you on what can be a challenging road, Course Hero is introducing the Hero Student Scholarship. You can be awarded $5,000/year until graduation. Yep, we’ll be with you every step of the way.

Tell us your story. What challenges have you overcome? What dreams do you have? How have you persevered in the face of responsibilities and pressures to keep moving ahead toward your goals? How has Course Hero helped along the way?

Selection Criteria:

Demonstrated financial need
Academic performance, demonstrated leadership, and participation in school and community activities, and work experience
Statement of educational goals, aspirations, and objectives
Demonstrated perseverance in the face of challenges and unusual circumstances
Response to the following essay question: “How has using Course Hero helped/will help you reach your college and life goals?”

(Please note: Finalists may be asked to participate in a video interview as part of the selection process)

Who’s Eligible?

Undergraduate students with a minimum of 24 credits (or equivalent) completed by the end of the current semester
Legally residing in the U.S.
Planning to enroll full-time for the entire upcoming academic year at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school (or equivalent) in the U.S.
At least 18 years old as of the application submission date
Must have a Course Hero account as of the application deadline date

(Please note: Nontraditional students are encouraged to apply)

Please visit the link to apply directly through the Course Hero website.

George V. Soule Scholarship
**DUE DATE EXTENDED**
NEW DEADLINE: Wednesday, April 15th– applications are now closed

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.

Please visit the link to apply directly through the Maine Ruffled Grouse Society.

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 2020 fall semester.

Horatio Alger Career & Technical Scholarships
**DEADLINE EXTENDED**
NEW DEADLINE for PHASE I: Thursday, April 30th– applications are now closed

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): Saturday, August 15th

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 2020
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

Maine Legislative Memorial Scholarship Fund
DEADLINE: Monday, June 1st

Scholarship Amount: $1,000; one per county; 16 total.
Please visit the link to apply directly through the FAME website.

People’s Choice Credit Union
DEADLINE: Friday, April 10th– applications are now closed

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.

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*Applicants may apply for either the scholarship OR the toolship from Westbrook Gorham Community Chamber of Commerce- not both.
**Applicants may apply for either the scholarship OR the toolship from Westbrook Rotary Club- not both.