Fryeburg Academy ~ Bion R. Cram Scholarship

Fryeburg Academy is pleased to announce a new scholarship opportunity for Maine residents. The scholarship, named for Bion R. Cram, class of 1933, covers tuition, room and board in full for a student from Maine. in addition to the one full scholarship awarded to the Bion R. Cram Scholar, a number of partial scholarships will be awarded to qualified applicants.

Mr. Cram, who passed away in 2008, bequeathed 15 million dollars to the Academy to establish endowments for financial aid scholarships and academic resources. Born and raised in Maine, he attended Fryeburg Academy and Bowdoin College. Mr. Cram’s generosity will provide young men and women from Maine the same opportunity presented to him those many years ago. Mr. Scott, director of development said “Bion knew that it was the generosity of others that empowered him early on and the idea of always having choices stayed with him forever.”

In addition to the Academy’s regular application requirements, students who wish to be considered for the scholarship must submit an additional essay and travel to campus to interview with the scholarship search committee. For more information about applying to Fryeburg Academy or the Cram Scholarship please call the Office of Admission at 207-935-2013.

Bion R. Cram Scholarship FAQs

Q.	Who is eligible to apply for the Bion Cram Scholarship?
A.	The Cram Scholarship was created to allow Maine residents entering grade 9 or 10 to attend Fryeburg Academy.

Q.	What portion of the tuition does the scholarship cover?
A.	The student who is selected as the Cram Scholar will have tuition, room and board covered in full. Families are responsible for fees, which total $1,200.00 and other miscellaneous expenses. In addition to the one full scholarship, partial scholarships may be awarded to qualified candidates.

Q.	Do I need to complete a financial aid application to be eligible for the scholarship?
A.	No. The Cram Scholar won’t be chosen on the basis of financial need. However, some students who apply for the scholarship may be awarded admission and a partial scholarship These families may qualify for additional financial support in the form of financial aid. Should a family wish to be considered for financial aid, they must submit an application through the School and Scholarship Service.

Q.	What is the application process if I wish to be considered for the scholarship?
A.	In addition to the Academy’s regular application requirements, students who wish to be considered for the Cram Scholarship must complete an additional essay and travel to campus to interview with the scholarship search committee.

Q.	Do I have to reapply for the scholarship every year?
A.	No. As long as students maintain a 3.0 average and are upstanding members of the Academy community the scholarship will be awarded on a yearly basis until graduation.