Maine Maritime Academy
Castine, ME
University Website: https://mainemaritime.edu/Apply Online: https://mainemaritime.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/applicant-information/
Coordinates: 44°23.3′N 68°48.2′W / 44.3883°N 68.8033°W / 44.3883; -68.8033
Maine Maritime Academy is a public post-secondary college and nautical training institution with approximately 800 students, located in Castine, Maine, United States. The Academy was established by the 90th Maine Legislature on March 21, 1941. Maine Maritime Academy is a public college. Costs of admission are comparable to the nearby University of Maine. Unlike federal service academies, a congressional recommendation is not required to attend this state school. Students are not obligated to go to sea or into the military after graduation, and a large portion of the graduating class chooses shore side employment, often in maritime related fields or the power generation industry.
Maine Maritime Academy is one of six maritime training colleges in the United States, and one of only two of these maritime academies which fields a Navy Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) unit. The college is affiliated under the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Maine Maritime Academy is the only business, residence, or organization to receive mail at the US ZIP code 04420.
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Maine Maritime Academy College Scholarships
Scott Searway ScholarshipMaine Maritime Academy |
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deadline January 31, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Scott Searway Scholarship is open to students at Maine Maritime Academy. You must have graduated from Edward Little, Portland, Deering or Cheverus High School, or be a resident of Chebeague Island who attended Greely High School. Letters of recommendation are encouraged. View Scholarship Details |
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Scheel Scholarship - Maine Maritime AcademyMaine Maritime Academy |
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deadline January 31, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Scheel Scholarship is open to upperclass students at Maine Maritime Academy. You must demonstrate academic excellence and intellectual curiosity to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Myron D. Rust ScholarshipMaine Maritime Academy |
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deadline January 31, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Myron D. Rust Scholarship is open to students at Maine Maritime Academy. You must have graduated from Marshwood, Traip, Wells or York High School and be a resident of Eliot, Kittery, Wells or York. View Scholarship Details |
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Merit Scholarship - Maine Maritime AcademyMaine Maritime Academy |
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deadline January 31, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Merit Scholarship is open to incoming first-year students at Maine Maritime Academy. Selection is based on GPA, test scores (if available), and class rank. View Scholarship Details |
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Castine Woman's Club Endowed ScholarshipMaine Maritime Academy |
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deadline January 31, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Castine Woman's Club Endowed Scholarship is open to first-year students at Maine Maritime Academy. Preference is given to students from under-represented populations from Castine or Penobscot. View Scholarship Details |
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Brodsky Family Future Mariner Endowed ScholarshipMaine Maritime Academy |
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deadline January 31, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Brodsky Family Future Mariner Endowed Scholarship is open to first-year students at Maine Maritime Academy. You must be a resident of Maine and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in order to be considered for this award. Preference is given to female students who demonstrate leadership characteristics and financial need. View Scholarship Details |
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Bennett/Hodgkins Endowed ScholarshipMaine Maritime Academy |
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deadline January 31, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Bennett/Hodgkins Endowed Scholarship is open to first-year students at Maine Maritime Academy. Preference is given to graduates of Medomak High School. View Scholarship Details |
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