Four Years of Support for Qualified Students

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The University of Maine at Augusta is committed to providing affordable access to a university education, and help students manage the growing costs of a college education. To help ease the financial burden UMA offers the UMA $10K scholarship program to non-Pell eligible students.

Through this scholarship program, qualified and eligible entering full-time students will receive $10,000 over the course of four years.

What is the UMA $10K scholarship and how much will I receive?

Eligible students who successfully complete a minimum of 24 UMA credits each academic year and maintain a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA at the end of each semester will receive the UMA $10K scholarship.

Academic YearScholarship Amount
Year 1$2,000 ($1,000/semester)
Year 2$2,000 ($1,000/semester)
Year 3$3,000 ($1,500/semester)
Year 4$3,000 ($1,500/semester)

Who is eligible to participate in the UMA $10K scholarship program?

  • Awarded to non-Pell eligible students.
  • Must maintain full-time enrollment (12 or more credits) each fall and spring semester.
  • Must complete a minimum of 24 UMA credit hours each academic year and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Eligibility will be reviewed at the end of each semester.
  • Worth up to $10,000 over 8 fall/spring semesters.
    • $2,000 Freshman and Sophomore standing
    • $3,000 Junior and Senior standing
  • Can not be combined with other institutional aid or waivers.
  • Priority filing date for consideration is May 1. Funds may continue being awarded after that date and are based on availability.
  • A completed FAFSA must be on file.

Are you a Pell-eligible Maine student?

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Pine Tree State Pledge!

Is this combinable with other UMA scholarships?

Students receiving institutional aid (the Pine Tree State Pledge, Native American Tuition Waiver, Employee/Employee Dependent Waiver, Presidential Waiver, Dean’s Scholarship, Transfer scholarship, etc.) are not eligible for the UMA $10K scholarship.

Eligibility review will be conducted each term by the Financial Aid department.

Reviews will include prior award history, GPA, change of program, and the anticipated graduation date. If a student receives the maximum amount of the awarded scholarship with more than 24 credit hours remaining before graduation, an appeal to the Director of Financial Aid may be made.

Financial Aid retains the right to use professional judgment when awarding and reviewing scholarship awards.

How do I apply?

  1. Complete the UMA Application for Admission.
  2. Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

That’s it! The FAFSA must be submitted annually to determine continued eligibility in the UMA $10K program. Please explore the FAQs below for more information.

Want to learn more about the UMA $10K?

Contact UMA Admissions at 1.877.862.1234 or

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Frequently Asked Questions

What if a student’s Pell eligibility changes during the duration of their program?

Students cannot receive the Pine Tree State Pledge and UMA $10K scholarship in the same aid year. As UMA understands financial resources for students can change during the duration of an educational program, students can switch between the programs as determined by their eligibility each aid year. Eligibility is determined by the FAFSA. An example is below.

YearPell EligibilityScholarship Eligibility
Year 1Non-Pell EligibleUMA $10K $2,000/annual
Year 2Pell EligiblePine Tree State Pledge Tuition & Mandatory Fees Covered by UMA
Year 3Non-Pell EligibleUMA $10K $3,000/annual
Year 4Pell EligiblePine Tree State Pledge Tuition & Mandatory Fees Covered by UMA

What if a student’s GPA drops below 2.5?

The student is no longer eligible to receive the UMA $10K scholarship as students must earn a minimum 2.5 GPA each semester to meet the requirements of the scholarship.

What if a student wants to take credits from a different institution? Is the student still eligible for the UMA $10K scholarship?

To receive the UMA $10K scholarship, students must earn a minimum of 24 UMA credits each aid year. As part of the scholarship requirements, students must enroll in a minimum of 12 UMA credits each fall and spring semester.

How many credits must be completed each semester?

The UMA $10K scholarship requires that students successfully complete a minimum of 24 credits per aid year. To meet this requirement, students are required to enroll in 12 credits each fall and spring semester.

What if a student withdraws from a course?

Should a student withdraw from a course and earn less than 12 UMA credits in any given fall or spring semester, the student would no longer be eligible for the UMA $10K scholarship. Should a student receive the UMA $10K scholarship and need to withdraw from a course, the student should seek assistance from an advisor to inquire about enrolling in mini-session courses that would allow the student to maintain scholarship eligibility.

What if a student needs to take time off from school?

Students must maintain continuous enrollment at UMA to continue to receive the scholarship. That is, students must enroll in a minimum of 12 UMA credits each fall and spring semester to continue to be eligible for the scholarship.

Students who receive the UMA $10K scholarship, withdraw from UMA and return at a later date will no longer be eligible for the UMA $10K scholarship.

Are continuing UMA students eligible for the UMA $10K scholarship?

The UMA $10K scholarship is only offered to admitted students beginning in summer 2020 and after.

I was awarded the UMA $10K Scholarship prior to 2023 – What are my eligibility requirements?

Students awarded this scholarship prior to Fall 2023 will be grandfathered into the eligibility requirements from their original award letter.

  • Awarded to non-Pell eligible students.
  • Must complete a minimum of 30 UMA credit hours each academic year and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Eligibility will be reviewed at the end of each semester.
  • Worth up to $10,000 over 8 fall/spring semesters.
  • $2,000 Freshman and Sophomore standing
  • $3,000 Junior and Senior standing
  • Can not be combined with other institutional aid or waivers.
  • Priority filing date for consideration is May 1. Funds may continue being awarded after that date and are based on availability.
  • A completed FAFSA must be on file.