Scholarship: Arthur and Judith Benoit Memorial Scholarship

Arthur H. and Judith Benoit were enthusiastic supporters of the University, and Mr. Benoit served as a University of Maine trustee from 1957 to 1971. Their family and friends established this scholarship in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the University and community.
General Information
Scholarship Name Arthur and Judith Benoit Memorial Scholarship
College All Colleges
Funding Type Internal
Requirements
Awarded Based On
  • Merit
Eligible Students
  • First Year Students
  • Transfer Students
  • Freshmen
  • Sophomores
  • Juniors
  • Seniors
Minimum GPA 3.00
Other Eligibility Requirements
The scholarship is awarded annually to a student who demonstrates the qualities of leadership, enthusiasm, and a willingness to give of self in service to the University and/or community. Continuing USM degree candidate carrying at least 6 credit hours for the semester that the award is credited to their account. First semester freshmen and first semester transfer students are not eligible, because they will not yet have a GPA from USM. Graduating seniors are not eligible for monetary awards (unless continuing in a USM graduate program) but ARE encouraged to apply for Outstanding Senior and Outstanding Service awards.
Application Details
Application Deadline February 15, 2013
Application
General Scholarship Application is available on-line. You must apply via email attachment to Colleen Salvo at csalvo@usm.maine.edu by the deadline date. Please use the following format in the subject line of your email: Your full name and General Scholarship Application
http://www.usm.maine.edu/sites/default/files/careers/GeneralScholarshipInfo_Application_2013.pdf
Contact
Contact Person Joseph Austin
Email austin@usm.maine.edu
Phone 207-780-4701