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SUMMARY:Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship - Information Session
DESCRIPTION:The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program enables students on a Federal Pell Grant or receiving Title IV funding the opportunity study or intern abroad\, providing them with skills critical to our national security and economic prosperity. \nBenefits: \n\nUp to $5\,000 in funding to cover study abroad costs\n12 months of noncompetitive eligibility hiring status for jobs within the federal government after receiving the scholarship\nUp to $3\,000 of additional funding for students studying critical languages while abroad\n\nLink to complete eligibility requirements \nDeadline: March 5th\, 2026 at 11:59pm Pacific Time \n91±¬ÁĎ’s Office of Major Scholarships will host the session on Monday\, February 2nd from 12:00 to 1:00 PM in the Bumps Room\, Memorial Union. 91±¬ÁĎ Machias students can attend via Zoom. \nRSVP HERE TO ATTEND! \n\n 
URL:/majorscholarships/event/benjamin-a-gilman-scholarship-information-session-2/
LOCATION:Bumps Room Memorial Union
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T140000
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SUMMARY:Pizza & Proposals: A Writing Workshop for Graduate Fellowships
DESCRIPTION: Pizza & Proposals: A Writing Workshop for Graduate Fellowships \nAre you working on the Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship\, Maine Sea Grants\, NIH F31\, NSF DDRIG\, or another graduate fellowship due in the fall? Whether you’re starting fresh or polishing your final draft\, join 91±¬ÁĎ’s Office of Research Development (ORD)\, The Office of Major Scholarships (OMS) and The Graduate School for a quiet\, supportive writing space—with free pizza\, coffee & soda! \n Wednesday February 4th | 12–2 PM\n FFA Room (Room 231)\, 2nd Floor Memorial Union \nBring your laptop\, CV\, and notes—and give yourself the time to write. OMS & ORD staff will be there to help you craft your application. \n RSVP by Jan 31st to help us order the right amount of Pizza 🙂 \nRSVP link: https://forms.gle/SFdY3a9f83Vb9dFBA
URL:/majorscholarships/event/pizzaproposals/
LOCATION:FFA Room Union
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T180000
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SUMMARY:Undergraduate Writing Workshops - Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship
DESCRIPTION:Are you working on a Gilman scholarship or undergraduate scholarship application with an approaching deadline? \nThe Office of Major Scholarship will be hosting Writing Workshops\, Wednesday\, February 18th 4:30-6:00pm & Wednesday\, February 25th 12:00-1:00pm in Estabrooke 145. There will be pizza provided! \nWe are hoping that this session will give you a dedicated time and space to begin drafting your essays\, revise content you’ve already written\, or get feedback from OMS staff! \nRSVP here to attend!
URL:/majorscholarships/event/undergraduate-writing-workshops-benjamin-a-gilman-scholarship/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:Estabrooke 145
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T120000
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SUMMARY:Undergraduate Writing Workshops - Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship
DESCRIPTION:Are you working on a Gilman scholarship or undergraduate scholarship application with an approaching deadline? \nThe Office of Major Scholarship will be hosting Writing Workshops\, Wednesday\, February 18th 4:30-6:00pm & Wednesday\, February 25th 12:00-1:00pm in Estabrooke 145. There will be pizza provided! \nWe are hoping that this session will give you a dedicated time and space to begin drafting your essays\, revise content you’ve already written\, or get feedback from OMS staff! \nRSVP here to attend!
URL:/majorscholarships/event/undergraduate-writing-workshops-benjamin-a-gilman-scholarship/2026-02-25/
LOCATION:Estabrooke 145
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260306
DTSTAMP:20260521T124649
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SUMMARY:National Deadline: Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship
DESCRIPTION:More details about the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship can be found here. \n  \nDeadline: March 5th\, 2026 at 11:59pm Pacific Time \nCampus Contacts: \nNives Dal Bo-Wheeler\, nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu (Office of Major Scholarships\, Director) \nErika Clement\, erika.l.clement@maine.edu (Office of International Programs\, Study Abroad Advisor) \nConnie Smith\, csmith@maine.edu (Office of Student Financial Aid\, Director)
URL:/majorscholarships/event/deadline-benjamin-a-gilman-scholarship-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T135412Z
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SUMMARY:Phi Kappa Phi Awards - Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Since 1932\, Phi Kappa Phi has supported the educational pursuits of its members through robust award and grant programs. The Society awards $1.3 million each year to outstanding students (graduate and undergraduate). Some of those awards include: \n\nThe Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Award\nPioneer Award\nPKP Fellowship\nGraduate Research Grant\nLove of Learning Award\nDissertation Award\n\nThe Office of Major Scholarships will be hosting a Phi Kappa Phi Awards Information Session for 91±¬ÁĎ Graduate and Undergraduate students on Tuesday\, March 10th from 12:00 – 1:00PM.  \nRSVP here to attend!
URL:/majorscholarships/event/phi-kappa-phi-awards-information-session-2/
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SUMMARY:General Resources - Finding Funding Information Session
DESCRIPTION:The Office of Major Scholarships will be hosting a skill-building scholarship information session on Wednesday\, March 25th from 12:00pm. 91±¬ÁĎ students will attend in person\, UMM students will receive Zoom link.\n\nWe will give undergraduate students an overview of different avenues for finding funding opportunities and of search tools available including scholarship universe\, PIVOT\, and more.\n\nWe will be joined by Business Reference Librarian John Hutchinson\, who will demonstrate how students can utilize the search tool PIVOT\, a Folger library database\, to identify potential scholarships for study at 91±¬ÁĎ/UMM\, study abroad\, and more!\n\nRSVP Here to Attend!
URL:/majorscholarships/event/general-resources-finding-funding-information-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T120000
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SUMMARY:Marshall Scholarships - Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Are you searching for funding for graduate school? Would you like to earn a graduate degree in the UK? \nThe Office of Major Scholarships is co-hosting a Marshall Scholarships Info Session for faculty and students to learn more about funding opportunities for graduate studies in the UK. We will be joined by Victoria Mier\, Marshall Scholarship Programme Lead for the Boston Region from the British Consulate Boston who will talk about selection criteria and application process for the Marshall Scholarships. \nGeneral eligibility criteria: Juniors\, Seniors\, and Alumni with a GPA of 3.7 or higher \nThe information session will take place on Tuesday\, March 31st from 12:00 to 1:00 pm on Zoom. Please fill out the short form below. Upon completion\, you will receive an invitation to a Zoom meeting to your 91±¬ÁĎ email. \n  \nRSVP Here for the Zoom link!
URL:/majorscholarships/event/marshall-scholarships-information-session/
LOCATION:ZOOM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T120000
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UID:10000609-1775563200-1775566800@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Fulbright US Student Program - Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in studying\, researching\, or teaching English abroad? The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers incredible opportunities to engage in cultural exchange and academic pursuits around the world.\n\nThe Office of Major Scholarships will be hosting an in person information session on Tuesday\, April 7th from 12:00 – 1:00 PM\, Bumps Room. During this session\, we will discuss eligibility\, types of awards\, and the application process/timeline. This session is for rising seniors\, seniors and graduate students who are U.S. citizens. \nJoin the Fulbright U.S. Student Program Info Session to learn more about the application process\, eligibility requirements and how you can be supported by OMS in building a strong application. This session is for rising seniors\, seniors and graduate students who are U.S. citizens. \n\nRSVP Here to attend!
URL:/majorscholarships/event/fulbright-us-student-program-information-session/
LOCATION:Bumps Room Memorial Union
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260416
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CREATED:20260330T192450Z
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SUMMARY:National Deadline: Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:Link to complete eligibility requirements \nInternal Deadline: April 1st\, 2026 \nNational Deadline: April 15th\, 2026 \nCampus Contacts: \nScott Delcourt\, delcourt@maine.edu (Phi Kappa Phi Campus Advisor) \nNives Dal Bo-Wheeler\, nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu (Office of Major Scholarships\, Director)
URL:/majorscholarships/event/national-deadline-phi-kappa-phi-fellowship-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T133000
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CREATED:20260330T192148Z
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SUMMARY:OMS\, ORD\, & OIP Annual "I Hit Submit” Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Office of Major Scholarships\, Office of Research Development \, and Office of International Programs will be hosting our annual “I Hit Submit” Celebration on April 15\, 2026\, from 12:00 – 1:30 PM in Wells Conference Room 2.\n\nThe event will include a formal introduction and a recognition of undergraduate and graduate students who have completed a scholarship or fellowship application in the 2025-26 academic year with the support of our offices\, regardless of the outcome.\n\nThis event is open to 91±¬ÁĎ students\, faculty\, and staff. Refreshments will be provided.\n\nStudents can RSVP here by Monday\, April 6th to attend.\n\nFaculty can RSVP here.
URL:/majorscholarships/event/oms-ord-oip-annual-i-hit-submit-celebration/
LOCATION:Wells Conference Center\, Room 2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T130000
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CREATED:20260330T191823Z
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SUMMARY:Fulbright US Student Program - Zoom Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in studying\, researching\, or teaching English abroad? The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers incredible opportunities to engage in cultural exchange and academic pursuits around the world.\n\nThe Office of Major Scholarships will be hosting an in person information session on Tuesday\, May 13th from 12:00 – 1:00 PM on zoom. During this session\, we will discuss eligibility\, types of awards\, and the application process/timeline. This session is for rising seniors\, seniors and graduate students who are U.S. citizens. \nJoin the Fulbright U.S. Student Program Info Session to learn more about the application process\, eligibility requirements and how you can be supported by OMS in building a strong application. This session is for rising seniors\, seniors and graduate students who are U.S. citizens. \n\n\n 
URL:/majorscholarships/event/fulbright-us-student-program-zoom-information-session/
LOCATION:ZOOM
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260602
DTSTAMP:20260521T124649
CREATED:20260330T192735Z
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UID:10000614-1780272000-1780358399@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:National Deadline: Phi Kappa Phi Pioneer Award
DESCRIPTION:Link to full eligibility requirements. \nDeadline: June 1st\, 2026 \nRecipients notified: August 1st\, 2026 \n  \nCampus contact:  \nNives Dal Bo-Wheeler\, nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu (Office of Major Scholarships\, Director)
URL:/majorscholarships/event/national-deadline-phi-kappa-phi-pioneer-award/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260602
DTSTAMP:20260521T124649
CREATED:20260330T192827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T192827Z
UID:10000615-1780272000-1780358399@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:National Deadline: Phi Kappa Phi Love of Learning Award
DESCRIPTION:Link to complete eligibility requirements \nDeadline: June 1st\, 2026 \n  \nCampus Contacts: \nScott Delcourt\, delcourt@maine.edu (Phi Kappa Phi Campus Advisor) \nNives Dal Bo-Wheeler\, nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu (Office of Major Scholarships\, Director)
URL:/majorscholarships/event/national-deadline-phi-kappa-phi-love-of-learning-award-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTSTAMP:20260521T124649
CREATED:20260330T192900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T192900Z
UID:10000616-1785456000-1785542399@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Campus Deadline: Marshall Scholarship
DESCRIPTION:These scholarships were established in 1953 by the British government as an expression of gratitude to the U.S. for economic aid under the Marshall Plan after World War II. Typically awarded for two years\, the scholarships enable postgraduate study of a wide range of subjects at any of Britain’s universities and business schools. Applications indicating interest in study at universities other than Cambridge or Oxford are especially welcome. \nLink to complete eligibility requirements \nCampus Deadline: July 31st\, 2026 \nNational Deadline: Late September 2026 \n  \nCampus Contacts \nNives Dal Bo-Wheeler\, nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu (Office of Major Scholarships\, Director)
URL:/majorscholarships/event/campus-deadline-marshall-scholarship-3/
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