International Students

If you are neither a U.S. Citizen nor eligible noncitizen, you are not eligible for U.S. Federal financial aid. Waivers are available but very limited. To be considered for a waiver you must be accepted in a UMFK degree program and provide us with an essay (indicating why you should be considered for a waiver) prior to March 15. Student employment may also be available through the University work-study program. This program usually allows a student to work 7-8 hours a week on campus. To be considered for this type of employment, a University work-study application is required.

Scholarships
International students are eligible to apply for the following scholarships (if you meet the criteria):

BigSun Scholarship
Deadline: June 20,
Website: http://bigsunathletics.com/
Description: Organization wants to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. They are offering an annual scholarship.

All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in. Current amount of the award is $500.
The successful applicant will be a high school senior OR be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution. (Application details are available on BigSun's website.)
Note: Bigsun's website has additional athletic scholarships available. Posted 2/29/08/.

Note: to view more Athletic scholarships, visit the "Outside Scholarship Links" section on the campus website. Names to look for: NCSA Sports Scholarship Program, My Free Degree, Athletic Scholarships, Recruit-Me - Athletic Scholarship System.

Fast Web Scholarship Search
Website: http://fastweb.com/fastweb/register/start-genblue2?ref=homepagec-...
Description: Free Scholarship Search Recommended by over 15,500 high schools and 3,500 colleges, FastWeb (claims to be) the nation's largest, most accurate, and most frequently updated scholarship database online.
Posted 2/28/08.

Huntington, Samuel Scholarship Public Service Award (UMS)
Deadline: February 15,
Website: http://www.nationalgridus.com/education
Description:
  • $10,000 stipend for graduating college seniors
  • Applicant must be a graduating student from an accredited college
  • For public service commitment anywhere in the world
  • Design your own proposal or work with established public service organization
  • Service commitment of one year
  • Submit proposals by February 15, FMI contact: Amy Stacy National Grid, 25 Research Drive, Westborough, MA 01582, (508) 389-3390 or amy.stacy@us.ngrid.com (updated 8/27/07)
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    International Scholarship Information
    Application: Print
    Website: http://www.estudentloan.com/content/begin/international.asp
    Description: International Student scholarship and loan information available. Posted 12/14/06.

    International Student Information (Website)
    Website: http://www.edupass.org/
    Description: This website provides general information on things you may need to know when going to a different country.

    Last updated 3/13/06.

    Teachers Plus (for Nova Scotia Residents)
    Application: Print
    Deadline: May 15,
    Website: http://www.teachersplus.ca/
    Description: Each year the Teachers Plus Credit Union provides $15,000 in funding to deserving students.

    Four awards are available, each worth $1,000 for students who have been enrolled in a teacher training instituion for at least one semester and are a permanent resident of Nova Scotia. The student may be attending a University outside of Nova Scotia as long as their permanent address is within Nova Scotia.

    More information is available at the website posted.
    Contact information is:
    Tel. (902) 477-5664
    Toll Free 1-800-565-3103
    FAX (902)-477-4108

    Posted 1/31/08.

    Wolf, Kenneth P. M.D. and Fredda F. Wolf, Esq.Fund (UMS)
    Codes: A
    Application: Print
    Deadline: first-come-first-serve
    Description: provides assistance to students from Bulgaria who are studying at one of the University of Maine System campuses. If there are no international students eligible during an academic year for such additional financial assistance the income may be given to any full-time student at the discretion of the University of Maine Office of Student Financial Aid.

    Students are encouraged to seek financial assistance through sponsors and/or Alternative loans.

    Alternative Loans
    Alternative Loans (in U.S. funds) through U.S. lenders may provide financial assistance to students and/or parents who are unable to borrow through traditional student loan programs or are unable to borrow sufficient money to cover college costs. The submission of the FAFSA is not usually required to be considered for this type of assistance.

    University Workstudy
    A limited amount of University money may be available to assist students who may not qualify for assistance through the Federal Work-Study Program. Students are limited to part-time employment during the school term but may work 40 hours per week (for an average of 7.5 weeks) if employed under the summer University Work-Study Program. Eligibility is not based on need. The FAFSA is not required to be considered for this type of assistance. Work-study earnings are paid by check every two weeks. The application is available in PDF format.

    Note: For more information we have provided the following links: