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πŸ’° Maine College of Art & Design Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
11
In-State Awards
$500-$24,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$500-$23,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$1,000-$4,000 total

Maine College of Art & Design offers 11 merit scholarships. Awards run $500-$23,000/yr for out-of-state students. Against tuition of $42,192, students receiving the largest award pay about $19,192 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Maine College of Art & Design

Tuition & fees
$42,192
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Largest annual award
$23,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$19,192/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $17,184), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on Maine College of Art & Design's website
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Other scholarships at Maine College of Art & Design (11)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Congressional First Place winners
$1,000/yr
Renewable scholarship for accepted BFA students who receive a Maine Congressional Art Award First Place.
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Congressional Honorable Mention winners
$500/yr
Renewable scholarship for accepted BFA students who receive a Maine Congressional Art Award Honorable Mention.
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Congressional Second Place winners
$500/yr
Renewable scholarship for accepted BFA students who receive a Maine Congressional Art Award Second Place.
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Congressional Third Place winners
$500/yr
Renewable scholarship for accepted BFA students who receive a Maine Congressional Art Award Third Place.
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MECA&D Scholarship
$1,000-$4,000 total
Scholarships for admitted MAT students based on application quality and interview performance.
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Merit-based scholarships for Maine high school graduates
$16,000-$24,000/yr
Renewable merit scholarships for accepted Maine high school graduates based on academic achievement, portfolio strength, and leadership.
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National Scholastic winners
$2,500/yr
Renewable scholarship for accepted BFA students who have won a National Scholastic Art Award.
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Regional Gold Key winners
$1,500/yr
Renewable scholarship for accepted BFA students who have won a Regional Gold Key Scholastic Art Award.
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Regional Honorable Mention winners
$500/yr
Renewable scholarship for accepted BFA students who have won a Regional Honorable Mention Scholastic Art Award.
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Regional Silver Key winners
$1,000/yr
Renewable scholarship for accepted BFA students who have won a Regional Silver Key Scholastic Art Award.
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Scholarships for First-Year Students
$15,000-$23,000/yr
Renewable merit scholarships for incoming first-year students based on academic achievement, portfolio strength, and leadership.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Maine College of Art & Design

Early Action
12/01/2025
Regular Decision
03/01/2026

Common questions about Maine College of Art & Design scholarships

How much merit aid does Maine College of Art & Design give?

Published awards range $500-$23,000/yr. Maine College of Art & Design lists 11 merit scholarships in total.

Does Maine College of Art & Design give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $500-$23,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Maine College of Art & Design?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 55% of tuition.

When is the scholarship deadline at Maine College of Art & Design?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 12/01/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Maine College of Art & Design's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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