Chet Jordan Leadership Award
Maine Community Foundation · Free to apply
Award
$22,000
One-time award
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
- Closes
- May 3, 2027
- closes in 172 days
- Essay
- No
- Recommendations
- None
- Need-based
- No
- Merit-based
- Yes
- Time to apply
- ~1 hr
Rules read against the official award page. Confirm on the provider's site before applying.
Requirements
Who can apply for the Chet Jordan Leadership Award, as the official award page states them. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of Maine
- Open to high school seniors and current college students
To apply
- Must be a graduate of a Maine high school.
- Must be enrolled in or just starting college or trade school at the University of Maine System, Maine Community College System, Maine Maritime Academy, or any vocational/technical post-secondary school in Maine.
- Must demonstrate extraordinary leadership in family, community, or educational institutions beyond standard titles like team captain or class president.
No essay, recommendation letters or transcript are required: one of the lighter applications in the directory.
Good to know
- Year inferred based on the next upcoming occurrence of the May 3 deadline.
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About the scholarship
This award provides post-secondary scholarship funding to graduates of Maine high schools who demonstrate exceptional, impactful leadership in their families, schools, or communities. Candidates must be enrolled in or entering an eligible Maine public university, community college, maritime academy, or vocational/technical school. Award amounts vary based on application strength and are drawn from an annual budget of approximately $22,000.
How to apply
Online form on the provider's site
- 1Access the Maine Community Foundation online application system.
- 2Submit the application for the Chet Jordan Leadership Award by May 3.
From the sponsor's page, which is always the final word.
How the winners are chosen
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. Most sponsors do not publish how many students apply.
- Time to apply
- ~1 hr of work
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is May 3, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around May 3 each year.
- Applications close
- May 3, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
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Common questions about the Chet Jordan Leadership Award
How much is the Chet Jordan Leadership Award worth?
The Chet Jordan Leadership Award awards $22,000.
When is the Chet Jordan Leadership Award deadline?
The current deadline is May 3, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around May 3 each year.
Who is eligible for the Chet Jordan Leadership Award?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of Maine; Open to high school seniors and current college students.
Does the Chet Jordan Leadership Award require an essay?
No essay is required. The application is light on requirements. Expect to spend about 1 hour on it.
How hard is it to win the Chet Jordan Leadership Award?
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. What limits who can enter: open only to Maine residents. Plan on about 1 hr of work.
Is the Chet Jordan Leadership Award free to apply?
Yes. The Chet Jordan Leadership Award is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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