Thomas Musgrave and Beulah Long Musgrave Scholarship Grant

Thomas Musgrave and Beulah Long Musgrave Scholarship Grant

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

Summary

The Thomas Musgrave and Beulah Long Musgrave Scholarship supports Maine residents pursuing higher education as nontraditional students. Aimed at those facing financial challenges, this scholarship helps alleviate the costs associated with attending two- and four-year colleges, certificate programs, or self-directed learning experiences. The scholarship is available to applicants who meet specific criteria, including being over 25 years old or working full-time while studying. It encourages individuals to prepare adequately before applying.

Overview

Note: Application to the Musgrave 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. Thomas Musgrave and Beulah Long Musgrave Scholarship The Musgrave scholarship supports adult learners who have financial need and have lived in Maine for the 5 years prior to submitting an application.

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