Frequently Asked Questions

Unfortunately, no, students are required to take a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester in order to receive the scholarship.

Not at this time, though there are plans to expand the scholarship in future years. Please check back!

No, filing the FAFSA is a requirement in order to receive the scholarship. The Foundation wants to make sure that you have maximized your financial aid and have access to federal loans if you need them.

Unfortunately, no. All students who receive the Worthington Scholarship must have an EFC of $15,000 or below.

Yes! Students on the 2-year track may apply to Maine Community Foundation for further funding to earn a 4-year degree after successful completion of an Associate’s Degree. Students on the 4-year track will simply renew their scholarship and specify their new school on the renewal application. The 4-year school must be one of the Worthington-eligible colleges or universities.

Unfortunately, no. The only time that students may apply for the Worthington Scholarship is during their senior year of high school.

Students who miss the deadline will not be able to receive the Worthington Scholarship, however, the Worthington Scholarship Foundation offers a separate scholarship at University College Rockland that you may be eligible for. Please see more details here.

Unfortunately, no. The number of scholarships for each school is set annually and must remain the same throughout the year due to IRS regulations.

Once named a Worthington Scholar, students may request a one-semester deferment from Maine Community Foundation for reasons relating to financial, medical or family difficulties. This request must come in writing from the student before taking the semester off, and students are expected to use the scholarship over the summer in order to make up credits.

Yes, if you are eligible for a 4-year scholarship (85 GPA or higher). Students may use their 4-year scholarship at any of the eligible colleges, including community colleges.

Unfortunately, no, scholarship recipients must enter college in the fall semester after graduating from high school.

No. Starting the 2018-19 school year, financial literacy will no longer be a requirement to receive the Worthington Scholarship. If you are interested in learning this material anyway, please contact WSF staff!

We recognize that some students do not yet have their financial aid award letter by the application deadline. Students who are in this situation may hand in their application by the deadline and submit their financial aid award letter separately up until May 1^st.

The expected family contribution is a monetary amount that is determined when a family files the Financial Application for Federal Student Aid, better known as the FAFSA. This is the amount that the government believes your family can pay towards college per year. This number is used to determine how much financial aid you will receive from your college.   Our guidelines state you must have a EFC of $15,000 or less to be eligible to receive a Worthington Scholarship.

Scholarship payments are handled by the Maine Community Foundation and MaineCF staff is happy to assist. Contact Liz Fickett at 412-2015 or efickett@mainecf.org.