Building Bridges to Engineering Students
(BBEST) Scholarship
Up to $5,075 per year!
The Building Bridges to Engineering Students (BBEST) program offers competitive, academic-year scholarships valued up to $5,075 for students with demonstrated financial need and a strong academic record. Selected BBEST Scholars will receive scholarships for up to four years while enrolled in any of the engineering programs at the University of Maine in Orono.
In addition to financial support, BBEST Scholars have the opportunity to participate in a range of BBEST activities focused on supporting academic success. BBEST activities include:
- Regular workshops on academic and career matters
- Peer and faculty mentoring
- Tailored BBEST advising support
- A range of outreach activities such as Engineering Ambassadors
The BBEST program is funded by a National Science Foundation Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (SSTEM) program (award number 2220899).
Eligibility Criteria
Scholarships will be awarded to incoming freshmen. To be eligible for the BBEST Program, you must be:
- Citizens of the United States, nationals of the United States (as defined in section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act), aliens admitted as refugees under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, or aliens lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence.
- Enrolled at least part time in a major in the College of Engineering and Computing as 1st year students
- Low-income as determined by Pell Grant Eligibility
- Demonstrate academically potential or talent, as based on:
- GPA ≥ 3.0
- a personal statement
Key Admissions Deadlines
- Rolling admissions
