Doctors for Maine's Future Scholarship
Finance Authority of Maine (FAME)
Up to $25,000 a year for medical students with strong Maine ties at Maine-based medical school programs.
- How much
- up to 50% of cost of attendance or $25,000 per year, whichever is less
- Who qualifies
- Enrolled or will enroll in a qualifying Maine-based medical school program; substantial connection to Maine and at least one year of Maine residence for purposes other than education.
- For grad students
- For medicine students
- When to apply
- Check dates Set by each participating medical school.
- How to apply
- Contact the participating medical school (Tufts/Maine Medical Center program or UNE College of Osteopathic Medicine)
- The school provides the application and sets its own deadline
- What you'll need
- state application
- Last checked
- October 22, 2026, against the official page (famemaine.com)
The details
Scholarships for students enrolled in a qualifying Maine-based medical school program: currently the Tufts University School of Medicine Maine Medical Center Program and the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. Students must have a substantial connection to Maine and at least one year of Maine residence for purposes other than education. Priority goes to students who meet at least two of: Maine high school diploma (or equivalent), a bachelor's degree from a four-year Maine college, parents/guardians legally residing in Maine. Award is up to 50% of the school's cost of attendance or $25,000 a year, whichever is less; renewable for up to four successive years. Funds are paid to the school; the number of scholarships varies by school and funding is limited.
More money from Maine
- Competitive Skills Scholarship Program (CSSP)up to $10,000 per year full time; up to $5,000 per year part time
- Maine State Grant Programup to $2,500 per year (2026-27); up to $1,250 for half-time to less-than-full-time students
- Maine Free College Scholarship (Maine Community College System)100% of tuition after federal and state grants (class of 2026+); 100% of tuition and mandatory fees (2024 and 2025 graduates)
Keep looking
- Answer a few questions to see every program you qualify for
- Nearby states: New Hampshire
- Federal aid and national scholarships (open to students in any state)
- The FAFSA in plain English (2027-28)
- Should I file the FAFSA if I don't think I'll qualify?
- FAFSA deadlines by state (2027-28)
- The FAFSA for parents: what you need to do
- How to save on textbooks: free, rented and cheaper options
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