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The Maine App Challenge is proud to partner with the University of Maine to provide opportunities to promote STEM across the state.


Associated Scholarships

First-year University of Maine students who participated in the Maine App Challenge may be eligible for additional scholarships, each equivalent to three credit hours and applicable fees!

  • Tyler Technologies Foundation STEM Pathways Through Computing & Innovation Careers Maine App Challenge Scholarship Fund
  • Maine App Challenge Incentive Scholarship

For specific eligibility requirements, please contact Ashley Forbes (ashley.forbes@maine.edu).

Fundamentals of Innovation (INV121)

The University of Maine’s Fundamentals of Innovation (INV121) is available to high school students as an Early College course that allows them to earn college credits tuition-free! This course teaches students to generate ideas they truly care about and make them a reality – plus, design an app submission for the Maine App Challenge! Classes are available online. Teachers may also apply for training to be able to offer the course for concurrent enrollment in their schools. For more information, please contact Ashley Forbes (ashley.forbes@maine.edu).

STEM Tours at UMaine

Each year, the Maine App Challenge hosts STEM-specific, behind-the-scenes tours of the University of Maine hosted by the team at UMaine’s Foster Center for Innovation. To sign up for an upcoming tour date for the 2025-2026 school year, please contact MACT@tylertech.com. Transportation and lunch are provided for school groups.

Innovation Workshops

Take your app to the next level by participating in a series of free, 45-minute innovation workshops. The workshops are the first step in the pathway to earning a University of Maine System Innovation Micro-Credential. Check out the recorded workshops here.

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Associated Scholarships

First-year University of Maine students who participated in the Maine App Challenge have the opportunity to apply for additional scholarships. Learn more about our partnerships.

Earn Micro-Credentials

Brainstorming, Prototyping, Testing, Pitching

Foster Center for Innovation

Learn More about the Center

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