George H. and Charlotte B. Cressy Memorial Scholarship Grant

George H. and Charlotte B. Cressy Memorial Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Maine Community Foundation
Last Updated: October 16, 2025

Summary

The George H. and Charlotte B. Cressy Memorial Scholarship supports adult learners in Maine aiming for post-secondary education. Established in 2021, it assists residents of Greater Portland in overcoming financial barriers to educational opportunities at accredited institutions, including colleges and trade schools. Eligibility includes being a Maine resident and meeting one of several criteria for nontraditional students, such as age or financial independence. This scholarship empowers individuals to pursue personal and professional growth through education.

Overview

Note: Application to the Cressy Scholarship is handled through the Adult Learner Scholarship. Adult Learner Scholarship Pursuing higher education as an adult – whether for the first time or not – is stressful and full of challenges. The Adult Learner Scholarship is intended to help relieve some of the financial burden of pursuing your goals so you can focus on what is important: school. Overview This scholarship is for Maine's nontraditional students who want to change their life for the better through education and training. The scholarship supports a range of training, including attending two- and four-year colleges and universities, completing a certificate and other non-degree programs, or attempting a self-directed learning experience with a clear goal. George H. and Charlotte B. Cressy Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was established in 2021 to provide scholarship and financial aid to adults residing in Greater Portland, to pursue post-secondary training or a degree in an accredited program. This may include, but is not limited to, two- and four- year colleges as well as trade schools.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. You must be a Maine resident.To be defined as a “nontraditional student,” you must also meet ONLY ONE of the following criteria:be over the age of 25 orwork full time (35 hours/week or more) while enrolled orhave dependents other than a spouse orbe financially independent from parents and/or considered independent for FAFSA purposes orhave not received a standard high school diploma (completed with a GED, HiSET, or certificate of completion) orhave delayed enrollment in college after high school for a reason other than a gap-year activity.Applicants may be enrolled full time or part time.Applicants must have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if they are eligible to do so.Unless the application is for a self-directed learning experience, all programs must be accredited by a nationally recognized accreditation agency.George H. and Charlotte B. Cressy Memorial ScholarshipThis scholarship was established in 2021 to provide scholarship and financial aid to adults residing in Greater Portland, to pursue post-secondary training or a degree in an accredited program. This may include, but is not limited to, two- and four- year colleges as well as trade schools