Clyde Russell Scholarship Fund
Maine Education Association · Free to apply
Award
$500 - $10,000
$500 to $10,000 · One-time award
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
- Closes
- February 1, 2027
- closes in 81 days
- Essay
- No
- Recommendations
- None
- Need-based
- No
- Merit-based
- No
- Competition
- None
- Paid to all who qualify
- 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 Clyde Russell Scholarship Fund, as the official award page states them. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of Maine
- Open to high school seniors
To apply
- Must be a resident of Maine for reasons other than education.
- Must be planning to attend an accredited 4-year college or a Maine community college.
No essay, recommendation letters or transcript are required: one of the lighter applications in the directory.
Good to know
- The application states a deadline of February 1, 2027 for the 2026-2027 cycle.
Personalized matching
Does your student qualify?
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Requires ME residency
For high school seniors
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About the scholarship
This scholarship fund supports graduating Maine high school seniors heading to a four-year college or a Maine community college. Awards range up to $10,000 for four-year college students, up to $2,000 for community college students, and $500 for runner-up finalists. Applicants must be Maine residents and submit a completed application packet online or by mail by February 1.
How to apply
Online form on the provider's site
- 1Download the application form from the website between October 1 and January 31.
- 2Complete the application as a single PDF document.
- 3Submit the application electronically via WeTransfer (clyderussellscholarship.wetransfer.com) or mail it to the Clyde Russell Scholarship Fund PO Box in Augusta, ME by February 1.
From the sponsor's page, which is always the final word.
How the winners are chosen
This is not a competition. Aid is allocated by a published formula, so meeting the criteria and filing on time is what determines whether the money arrives.
- How it is paid
- Paid to all who qualify
- Time to apply
- ~1 hr of work
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is February 1, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around February 1 each year. Applications typically open in October.
- Applications open
- October 2026
- Applications close
- February 1, 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 Clyde Russell Scholarship Fund
How much is the Clyde Russell Scholarship Fund worth?
The Clyde Russell Scholarship Fund awards $500 to $10,000.
When is the Clyde Russell Scholarship Fund deadline?
The current deadline is February 1, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around February 1 each year. Applications typically open in October.
When do Clyde Russell Scholarship Fund applications open?
Applications typically open in October, and close February 1, 2027.
Who is eligible for the Clyde Russell Scholarship Fund?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of Maine; Open to high school seniors.
Does the Clyde Russell Scholarship Fund 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 Clyde Russell Scholarship Fund?
This is not a competition. Aid is allocated by a published formula, so meeting the criteria and filing on time is what determines whether the money arrives. Paid to all who qualify: qualifying students generally receive it. Plan on about 1 hr of paperwork.
Is the Clyde Russell Scholarship Fund free to apply?
Yes. The Clyde Russell Scholarship Fund 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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