
Our Mission: To recognize and reward Maine High School seniors of exceptional character
Scholarships Awarded
Amount Awarded
Annual Adminstrative Expenses
The application period for Maine high school students expecting to graduate in 2022 is now closed. Applications received or postmarked after March 1, 2022 will not be considered.
Scholarship Sponsors
Mainely Character Scholarships are funded by organizations and individuals committed to recognizing and rewarding character.








Our Most Recent Scholars

Serena Lufkin
2021 Hodgon Middle/High School, Houlton
$5000 Scholarship Sponsored by 100+WomenWhoCare, Southern Maine
My character is a reflection of everything I have successfully gotten through.

Maggie Amann
2021 Scarborough High School
$2500 Scholarship Sponsored by Biddeford Mechanics Savings Bank Charitable Foundation
I find joy in making people smile

Keegan Butler
2021 George Stevens Academy, Blue Hill
$2500 Scholarship Sponsored by Market Decisions Research
I know what it’s like to be on the other side of hatefulness

Ava Chadbourne
2021 Fryeburg Academy
$2500 Scholarship Sponsored by an Anonymous Donor
I am not broken. I am not wrong. I am me.

Traci Francis
2021 South Portland High School
$2500 Scholarship Sponsored by Androscoggin Savings Bank, Purdy Powers & Co and the Mainely Character Board Scholarship
I have the strength to get through difficult things, and that gives me hope.

Suzanne Hanvey
2021 Thornton Academy/ Old Orchard Beach Alternative Education and Youth Program
$2500 Scholarship Sponsored by Saco Biddeford Savings Institution, Paquin & Carroll Insurance and the Mainely Character Board.
I will help lead my generation towards a kind, healthy, and environmentally friendly future.