The Maine State Grange awards a $500 scholarship to a Maine resident high school senior who plans to pursue a career in agriculture or an agriculture-related field, from animal science to forestry to veterinary technology. The application needs a 300-500 word essay, three letters of reference, and proof of your grades, and is typically due April 20 each year - the 2026 cycle's deadline has passed and the next cycle hasn't been posted yet. The $500 award is paid out after the recipient completes the first semester of college with a GPA of at least 2.0. You don't need to be a Grange member or have a Grange connection to apply; the application notes explicitly that a family connection to a Grange member doesn't affect eligibility.
Eligibility
Fields of studyAgriculture
DemographicsMust be a Maine resident high school senior (grade 12) pursuing an agriculture-related career; Grange membership or family connection is not required and does not affect eligibility.
Applying
Paid after the recipient completes the first semester of college with a GPA of at least 2.0.