Barowsky Scholars

Scholarship Sponsored by The Philanthropic Initiative

Overview
The Barowsky Scholars program awards renewable scholarships to Maine students who aim to develop strong listening, facilitation, civic discourse, and negotiation abilities — skills for building trust and bridging divides among people with differing perspectives. Candidates should be high school graduates planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a four-year college. The award is funded by the Andrew P. Barowsky Foundation and managed by The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI).

Award details
- Four-year, renewable scholarship that helps cover tuition, fees, and other allowable educational costs at an accredited, four-year U.S. college or university.
- Merit-based support for students who demonstrate the drive to succeed academically, openness to differing viewpoints, and a commitment to working toward a more constructive civic life.
- Award amounts vary in part according to the financial aid package provided by the student’s chosen institution and will range from $3,000 to $25,000 per year.

Who may apply
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be a U.S. citizen and current resident of Maine.
- Be a high school senior or a recent high school graduate.
- Plan to enroll as a full-time, first-year student in a four-year bachelor’s program at an accredited, not-for-profit public or private college or university in the United States.
- Have a strong high school academic record.
- Show motivation to excel in college and to contribute positively to their community and society.
- Complete, before finishing college, one economics course and two courses chosen from: accounting, finance, history, or psychology.
- Demonstrate commitment to reasoned, rational thought, an ability to collaborate across differences, and an intent to apply those skills in civic life.
- Be engaged in a mix of community, school, and work activities.
- Live in on-campus housing paid directly to the college or university (for example, university-managed housing or housing organized through an approved student group) and attend classes in person; these enrollment and residency conditions are required to receive and to renew the scholarship.

Timeline
- Applications due: March 13, 2026 by 12:00 PM.
- Recipients and award amounts announced: by the end of June 2026.
- Scholarships processed and sent to colleges: by the end of July 2026.

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