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University of Southern Maine
Decision sheet

Maine · Research checked 2026-06-06 · School research, not an aid offer

The starting point

USM rewards musical talent, business ambition, and demonstrated leadership with a wide range of merit awards.

More than one award path. Some awards use published academic thresholds. Others have different selection criteria. A score chart does not describe every award at this school.

Awards to discuss

First 3 of 5 recorded awards, in chapter display order. This is a selection, not a ranking. Read the full chapter for all awards. Amounts retain the original units and conditions; confirm the entering year with the school.

Presidents Scholar Award

$4,000–$11,000 · Published range

Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.

GPA: 3.5

Renewal: Not marked as renewable in this record. Ask the school whether renewal is available.

https://usm.maine.edu/scholarships/

Usm Scholar Award

$1,000–$7,000 · Published range

Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.

GPA: 2.67

Renewal: Not marked as renewable in this record. Ask the school whether renewal is available.

https://usm.maine.edu/scholarships/

Presidents Transfer Scholar

$1,000–$9,000 · Published range

Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.

GPA: 3.5

Renewal: Not marked as renewable in this record. Ask the school whether renewal is available.

https://usm.maine.edu/scholarships/

Ask before you decide

  1. Which entering-year policy and residency category apply to us? What are the admission and scholarship deadlines?
  2. What grades and credits are required to renew, and for how many terms?
  3. How would other school awards or outside scholarships change the offer?

Our unanswered questions / Family notes

Keep the sources with the decision

Full research, award details and source context: https://meritplaybook.com/colleges/university-of-southern-maine/merit-aid

The research date is not a guarantee that a policy still applies. Confirm current amounts, deadlines and conditions with the school before making a financial decision.