The Northeast Harbor Library Scholarship Program was founded by the Trustees of the Library in 1953, for the purpose of assisting young people of Mount Desert who wish to continue their education after graduating from Mount Desert Island High School. Scholarship students have continued their education at a wide range of career oriented schools and liberal arts colleges. Because the Scholarship Program is operating under considerable budgetary constraints, it is uncertain how much money will be available each year. Applicants will be notified regarding the amount of funding after the Scholarship Committee meets in July. Grants are to be administered by the recipient’s school or educational program. Applicants will be eligible for grants up to a maximum of five undergraduate years.
Requirements
• Applicants must be graduates of Mount Desert Island High School, and domiciled in the Town of Mount Desert.
• Students must apply for the program annually using this form, for up to a maximum of five years of full-time undergraduate study.
• Students are responsible for following the guidelines of the program as well as keeping the Library informed of any changes in contact information. Failure to do so will result in the forfeiture of the financial grant for the current year
Applications
• First-year applicants must submit their applications by May 1, 2008
• Application forms are mailed to renewing applicants' home addresses in March. Applications are due no later than June 21, 2008. A copy of the most recent Official Transcript is required with the application. Applicants will be notified of awards by the end of July.
• Incomplete applications or applications submitted without a transcript will not be considered.
• We encourage students to mail their applications to the Northeast Harbor Library by Certified Return Receipt as proof that their application was submitted to the Scholarship Office by the stated deadline.
Disbursements
• Scholarship checks are disbursed from the 1st of January through the 31st of March, and are made out jointly to the student and the school which he/she is attending. Before a check will be issued, students must submit an Official Transcript for the fall semester, and a Certified Notice of Enrollment from the Registrar’s Office which indicates that the student is enrolled for the spring semester.
• Students awarded a grant who find that their plans have changed should notify the Scholarship Committee immediately so that these funds may be used elsewhere in the Program. Students are encouraged to reapply for scholarship assistance should they be able to return to school at a later date.
• Students must determine their own tax liability.