University of Southern Maine — Merit Scholarships & Automatic Consideration
Portland, Maine · 6 published award(s) in our verified dataset.
Consideration — amount not guaranteed
University of Southern Maine automatically considers admitted students for the published merit awards below — but it does not guarantee an amount. Figures are the college's published amounts a student may be awarded, taken from its own scholarship page. Every row links to its official source and shows its verification date.
Automatically considered — amount not guaranteed
For the awards below, the college automatically considers students who meet the published criteria, but the amount is not guaranteed. Figures shown are the college's published amounts a student may be awarded — read the official source for how selection and funding work.
| Award | Min GPA | Min SAT | Min ACT | $/year | 4-yr total | Residency | Deadline | Separate app? | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| President's Scholar Award Consideration — amount not guaranteed First-year; automatically considered on completed application; language is 'could be eligible' (not guaranteed). Minimum 12 credits Fall and Spring; awards up to 4 years / max 8 semesters within 5 years. | 3.5 | — | — | $11,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $44,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | out-of-state | April 1 | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Dirigo Scholar Award Consideration — amount not guaranteed First-year; automatically considered on completed application; language is 'could be eligible' (not guaranteed). Minimum 12 credits Fall and Spring; awards up to 4 years / max 8 semesters within 5 years. | 3.0 | — | — | $10,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $40,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | out-of-state | April 1 | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| USM Scholar Award Consideration — amount not guaranteed First-year; automatically considered on completed application; language is 'could be eligible' (not guaranteed). Minimum 12 credits Fall and Spring; awards up to 4 years / max 8 semesters within 5 years. | 2.67 | — | — | $7,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $28,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | out-of-state | April 1 | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| President's Scholar Award Consideration — amount not guaranteed First-year; automatically considered on completed application; language is 'could be eligible' (not guaranteed). Minimum 12 credits Fall and Spring; awards up to 4 years / max 8 semesters within 5 years. | 3.5 | — | — | $4,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $16,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | in-state | April 1 | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Dirigo Scholar Award Consideration — amount not guaranteed First-year; automatically considered on completed application; language is 'could be eligible' (not guaranteed). Minimum 12 credits Fall and Spring; awards up to 4 years / max 8 semesters within 5 years. | 3.0 | — | — | $2,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $8,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | in-state | April 1 | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| USM Scholar Award Consideration — amount not guaranteed First-year; automatically considered on completed application; language is 'could be eligible' (not guaranteed). Minimum 12 credits Fall and Spring; awards up to 4 years / max 8 semesters within 5 years. | 2.67 | — | — | $1,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $4,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | in-state | April 1 | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
Score ROI — what the next tier takes at University of Southern Maine
Computed only from this college's own published thresholds above: for each pair of adjacent tiers, the score/GPA gap to the next award and what that gap is worth. Retesting only pays if the higher tier is actually reached and the award renews — check the published conditions.
| From tier | What it takes | Next tier | $ unlocked |
|---|---|---|---|
| USM Scholar Award ($1,000/yr) | +0.33 GPA | Dirigo Scholar Award ($2,000/yr) | +$1,000/yr · +$4,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
| Dirigo Scholar Award ($2,000/yr) | +0.5 GPA | President's Scholar Award ($4,000/yr) | +$2,000/yr · +$8,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
| USM Scholar Award ($7,000/yr) | +0.33 GPA | Dirigo Scholar Award ($10,000/yr) | +$3,000/yr · +$12,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
| Dirigo Scholar Award ($10,000/yr) | +0.5 GPA | President's Scholar Award ($11,000/yr) | +$1,000/yr · +$4,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
Published conditions & source wording
- GPA basis: 4.0 scale at time of admission (converted using the school's profile if not on a 4.0 scale)
- Application deadline: April 1
- Renewal GPA: 2.0 GPA
- Full-time enrollment required: Yes
Students whose GPA is over a 3.5 at the time of admission could be eligible for this award.
Students whose GPA falls between 3.0 – 3.49 at the time of admission could be eligible for this award.
Students whose GPA falls between 2.67 – 2.99 at the time of admission could be eligible for this award.
Questions
Does University of Southern Maine guarantee merit scholarships?
No. University of Southern Maine automatically considers students for the awards above, but amounts are not guaranteed — per the college's published source(s), verified 2026-11-02. Confirm current terms on the official page before applying.
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