2021-22 Bachelor’s Degree Guidelines

Quick Facts ▪ High School GPA 3.0+ from a partner school ▪ EFC $15,000 or less ▪ Full time enrollment at a partner college/university ▪ $2,062.50 per semester, renewable up to eight semesters ▪ Apply online directly through attending college

Full Details Scholarship Application ▪ 2021 Graduate from one of the following High Schools: o Belfast Area o George Stevens Academy o Oceanside o Boothbay Region o Jonesport-Beals o Searsport District o Bucksport o Lincoln Academy o Shead o Calais o Machias Memorial o Sumner Memorial o Camden Hills Regional o Medomak Valley o Washington Academy o Deer Isle – Stonington o Mount Desert Island o Wiscasset o East Grand o Mount View o Woodland o Ellsworth o Narraguagus

▪ 3.0+ cumulative GPA at high school graduation

▪ File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) o FAFSA’s calculated Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is $15,000 or less

▪ Plan full-time attendance to one of the following institutions: ▪ Bates College ▪ University of Maine System: ▪ Bowdoin College o UMaine (Orono) ▪ Colby College o Augusta ▪ Husson University o Farmington ▪ Maine Maritime Academy o Fort Kent ▪ Thomas College o Machias o Presque Isle o University of Southern Maine

▪ Complete a Worthington Scholarship application on your intended institution’s website

▪ If selected, you will be notified at your high school’s scholarship award ceremony.

College Enrollment and Renewal Guidelines for Selected Students ▪ Sign the required forms o Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Release, allowing us access to your academic and financial aid information o Worthington Scholarship Foundation Award Letter, acknowledging and agreeing to the terms of the scholarship ▪ Create and maintain an account on Worthington Connect, our online portal. ▪ Enroll for a minimum of 12 credits per semester ▪ Successfully earn 24 credits in an academic year ▪ Earn a cumulative 2.0+ GPA in first year of college ▪ Maintain a 2.5+ GPA second year of college and beyond