Mikey Bramble, Jr.
One of the best ways to get college money is through scholarships. Why are scholarships so great? The first reason is because of how easy they are to get. UMPI offers about 50 to 55 scholarships. Any student can apply using the QR code seen on the fliers around campus. You can also apply on the UMPI website. There are also multiple other websites that can give you scholarships.
Some scholarships based on certain majors. You can get others based on your GPA. Not all scholarships are academic based. Ms. Laurie Boucher said, “ A young woman got a scholarship for having blonde hair and blue eyes.” She also mentioned that a student got a scholarship through a DMV. Students can get multiple scholarships as well.
Scholarships can help you out financially. They can be used to help lessen student debt. Jonathan Guimond, an UMPI student, gave some insight into scholarships. Guimond mentioned that scholarship money is your money. He said, “It’s your money to do what you want.” That means you can put this money toward school or other things you want. Guimond also said, “You can have it set up that the money goes into your bank account”.
When applying for scholarships, remember to answer all questions. This will better your chances of getting scholarships. When applying, put down any volunteer work you have done. Students living on campus can also use the campus address when applying. Scholarship applications are due February 1, 2023, at 4:30pm.
The list of other websites you can use to apply for scholarships are:
For any questions feel free to contact:
Student Financial Services
Email: UMPI-financialaid@maine.edu
Phone: (207) 768-9510
They will be open every day during winter break. They will be closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
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Jonathan Guimond
