Scholarships for Vermont Students

There are a number of college scholarships available for high school or college students living in the state of Vermont.  Here is a list of scholarships offered specifically to Vermont high school students, including the name of the scholarship and sponsoring organization, who should apply, the amount of the scholarship, and the application deadline.  Compare the scholarship information and apply for the scholarships that are right for you.

1. Vermont Student Assistance Corporation Scholarships

• Who should apply: Vermont high school seniors who plan to attend a post-secondary institution in Vermont.
• Dollar amount: Varies, up to full tuition coverage
• Need-based: Yes
• Application deadline: March 1
• How to apply: Visit the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation website (https://vsac.org/pay-for-college/scholarships) for more information and to complete the online application.

2. Vermont Farm Bureau Association Scholarships

• Who should apply: High school seniors who are children of Vermont Farm Bureau members and plan to pursue a career in agriculture.
• Dollar amount: $1,000
• Need-based: No
• Application deadline: April 15
• How to apply: Visit the Vermont Farm Bureau Association website (https://vtfarmbureau.org/programs/scholarships) for more information and to download the application.

3. Vermont National Guard Association Scholarships

• Who should apply: High school seniors who are children of Vermont National Guard members and plan to attend a post-secondary institution.
• Dollar amount: $1,000
• Need-based: No
• Application deadline: April 30
• How to apply: Visit the Vermont National Guard Association website (https://www.vtnga.org/scholarships) for more information and to download the application.

4. Vermont Builders and Remodelers Association Scholarships

• Who should apply: High school seniors who plan to pursue a career in the construction or building trades.
• Dollar amount: $1,000
• Need-based: No
• Application deadline: April 30
• How to apply: Visit the Vermont Builders and Remodelers Association website (https://www.vbra.org/page/Scholarships) for more information and to download the application.

5. Vermont Association of Snow Travelers Scholarships

• Who should apply: High school seniors who plan to pursue a career in the outdoor recreation or tourism industries.
• Dollar amount: $1,000
• Need-based: No
• Application deadline: April 15
• How to apply: Visit the Vermont Association of Snow Travelers website (https://vtvast.org/scholarships) for more information and to download the application.

6. Vermont Women in Higher Education (VWHE) Scholarships

• Requirements: Vermont high school senior female students planning to attend a Vermont college or university.
• Dollar Amount: $1,000 per year, renewable for up to four years, for a total of $4,000.
• Need-Based: No
• Deadline: April 15th
• Application: Visit the VWHE website at https://www.vwhe.org/ for more information and to apply.

7. Vermont League of Cities and Towns Scholarships

• Who should apply: High school seniors who are children of Vermont League of Cities and Towns members and plan to attend a post-secondary institution.
• Dollar amount: $1,000
• Need-based: No
• Application deadline: April 15
• How to apply: Visit the Vermont League of Cities and Towns website (https://www.vlct.org/benefits/vlct-member-benefit-programs/scholars

8. Vermont Community Foundation Scholarships

• Who should apply: Vermont high school seniors and college students pursuing higher education.
• Dollar amount: Varies
• Need based: Yes
• Application deadline: March 1
• How to apply: Visit the Vermont Community Foundation website to find more information on scholarships and application requirements: https://www.vermontcf.org/what-we-do/scholarships

9. Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) Scholarships

• Who should apply: Vermont high school seniors and college students pursuing higher education.
• Dollar amount: Up to $2,500
• Need based: Yes
• Application deadline: March 1
• How to apply: Visit the VSAC website to apply and find more information on scholarships and application requirements: https://vsac.org/pay-college/scholarships

10. Vermont Electric Cooperative Association (VECA) Scholarships

• Requirements: High school seniors who are dependents of VECA members, who have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and plan to enroll in full-time studies in a trade school or an accredited 2 or 4-year college.
• Dollar Amount: $1,000 per year, renewable for 4 years, for a total of $4,000.
• Need-Based: No
• Deadline: March 15th
• Application: Visit the VECA website at https://vectrenergycoop.com/community/scholarships/ for more information and to apply.

11. Vermont Dairy Festival Scholarship

• Who Can Apply: Vermont high school seniors who are pursuing higher education in an agriculture-related field
• Amount: $1,000
• Need-based: No
• Deadline: April
• How to Apply: Visit the Vermont Dairy Festival website for more information and to download the application. Contact the Festival at 802-324-6436 or info@vermontdairyfestival.org for additional information.

12. Vermont Federal Credit Union Scholarship

• Who Can Apply: Vermont high school seniors who are members or children of members of Vermont Federal Credit Union
• Amount: $1,000
• Need-based: No
• Deadline: April
• How to Apply: Visit the Vermont Federal Credit Union website for more information and to download the application. Contact the Credit Union at 802-862-5700 or info@vermontfederal.org for additional information.

13. Vermont State Grange Scholarships
    • Who should apply: Vermont high school seniors who plan to pursue higher education in the state.
    • Dollar amount: Up to $1,000
    • Need based: No
    • Application deadline: April 15
    • How to apply: Visit the Vermont State Grange website for more information on scholarships and application requirements: http://www.vtstategrange.org/programs/scholarships/

14. Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) Non-Renewable Scholarships
    • Who can apply: High school seniors and current college students who are residents of Vermont and plan to attend a post-secondary institution in Vermont or elsewhere in the United States.
    • Dollar amount: Award amounts range from $1,000 to $5,000. Average award amount is $2,000.
    • Need based: Yes
    • Application deadline: March 1
    • How to apply: – Eligible students can apply through the VSAC website by creating an account. – Submit a completed application, official transcript, ACT or SAT scores, and one letter of recommendation. – Additional details and the link to apply can be found at: https://www.vsac.org/pay-for-college/scholarships.

15. The Lara Sobel Scholarship

• Who can apply: High school seniors and current college students who are residents of Vermont and plan to pursue a degree in social work.
• Dollar amount: $1,000
• Need based: No
• Application deadline: April 30
• How to apply: Students will be asked to fill out an application, write an essay about how they fit the scholarship criteria listed on the website below, and submit a recommendation from a social work professor. Finalists will be asked to participate in an interview.
• Additional details can be found at: https://naswvt.socialworkers.org/Professional-Development/Student-Resources or email  naswvt@naswvt.org or telephone the NASW-VT office at 802-223-1713.

16. Ranney Memorial Scholarship

• Who can apply: High school seniors who are residents of Windham County, Vermont and plan to pursue a degree in agriculture or a related field.
• Dollar amount: $4,000
• Need based: Yes
• Application deadline: April 1
• How to apply:
• Eligible students can apply through the Vermont Farm Bureau website by downloading the application.
• Submit a completed application, official transcript, and a 500-word essay detailing the student’s career goals in agriculture.
• Additional details can be found at https://www.vtfb.org/vermont-farm-bureau-scholarships.php

17. Vermont Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Scholarship

• Who can apply: High school seniors and current college students who are
• Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) Scholarships
• Who should apply: Vermont high school seniors and college students pursuing higher education.
• Dollar amount: Up to $2,500
• Need based: Yes
• Application deadline: March 1.
• How to apply: Visit the VSAC website to apply and find more information on scholarships and application requirements: https://vsac.org/pay-college/scholarships.

18. Vermont State Grange Scholarships
    • Who should apply: Vermont high school seniors who plan to pursue higher education in the state.
    • Dollar amount: Up to $1,000
    • Need based: No
    • Application deadline: April 15.
    • How to apply: Visit the Vermont State Grange website for more information on scholarships and application requirements: http://www.vtstategrange.org/programs/scholarships/.

19. Vermont Community Foundation Scholarships
    • Who should apply: Vermont high school seniors and college students pursuing higher education.
    • Dollar amount: Varies
    • Need based: Yes
    • Application deadline: March 1.
    • How to apply: Visit the Vermont Community Foundation website to find more information on scholarships and application requirements: https://www.vermontcf.org/what-we-do/scholarships.

20. The Vermont Women’s Fund Scholarships
    • Who should apply: Female Vermont high school seniors and college students pursuing higher education.
    • Dollar amount: Varies
    • Need based: Yes
    • Application deadline: March 1.
    • How to apply: Visit the Vermont Women’s Fund website to find more information on scholarships and application requirements: https://www.vermontwomensfund.org/scholarships.

21. Vermont Technical College Scholarships
    • Who should apply: High school seniors and transfer students planning to attend Vermont Technical College.
    • Dollar amount: Varies
    • Need based: No
    • Application deadline: April 1.
    • How to apply: Visit the Vermont Technical College website to find more information on scholarships and application requirements: https://www.vtc.edu/financial-aid/scholarships

22. Vermont Law School Scholarships
    • Who should apply: Students planning to attend Vermont Law School.
    • Dollar amount: Varies
    • Need based: No
    • Application deadline: April 1.
    • How to apply: Visit the Vermont Law School website to find more information on scholarships and application requirements: https://www.vermontlaw.edu/admissions/tuition-and-financial-aid/scholarships

23. Vermont Student Assistance Corporation – Vermont Higher Education Investment Plan (VHEIP)
    • Who should apply: Vermont residents planning to attend a post-secondary institution in the state.
    • Dollar amount: Varies
    • Need based: No
    • Application deadline: June 30, 2023
    • How to apply: Visit the VSAC website to find more information on the VHEIP and application requirements: https://vsac.org/pay-college/529-college-savings-plan.

24. Vermont Granite Association Scholarship
    • Who can apply: High school seniors or current college students who are residents of Vermont and pursuing a degree in the fields of engineering, geology, environmental science, or business.
    • Dollar amount: $1,500.
    • Need based: No.
    • Application deadline: April 1st.
    • How to apply: Complete the online application form and submit transcripts, a one-page essay, and two letters of recommendation to the Vermont Granite Association.
      • Website: https://www.vermontgranite.org/scholarships/
      • Email: info@vermontgranite.org
      • Telephone: (802) 748-7826.

25. Vermont Dairy Promotion Council Scholarship
    • Who can apply: High school seniors or current college students who are residents of Vermont and pursuing a degree in the field of dairy science or dairy business management.
    • Dollar amount: $1,000.
    • Need based: No.
    • Application deadline: April 15th.
    • How to apply: Complete the online application form and submit transcripts, a one-page essay, and two letters of recommendation to the Vermont Dairy Promotion Council.
      • Website: https://vermontdairyproducers.com/scholarship/
      • Email: info@vermontdairyproducers.com
      • Telephone: (802) 476-3331

26. Vermont Community Foundation Scholarship
    • Who can apply: High school seniors or current college students who are residents of Vermont and have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
    • Dollar amount: Varies.
    • Need based: Yes.
    • Application deadline: March 1st.
    • How to apply: Complete the online application form and submit transcripts, a one-page essay, and two letters of recommendation to the Vermont Community Foundation.
      • Website: https://vermontcf.org/scholarships
      • Email: info@vermontcf.org
      • Telephone: (802) 388-3355

27. Vermont Lions Club Scholarship
    • Who can apply: High school seniors or current college students who are residents of Vermont and have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
    • Dollar amount: $1,000.
    • Need based: No.
    • Application deadline: April 1.
    • How to apply: Complete the online application form and submit transcripts, a one-page essay, and two letters of recommendation to the Vermont Lions Club.
      • Website: http://www.vermontlions.org/scholarships/
      • Email: info@vermontlions.org
      • Telephone: (802) 878-2544

28. Vermont Green Works Scholarship
    • Who can apply: High school seniors or current college students who are residents of Vermont and pursuing a degree in the field of environmental science or sustainability.
    • Dollar amount: $1,000.
    • Need based: No.
    • Application deadline: May 1.
    • How to apply: Complete the online application form and submit transcripts, a one-page essay, and two letters of recommendation to Vermont Green Works.
      • Website: https://vermontgreenworks.org/scholarships/
      • Email: info@vermontgreenworks.org
      • Telephone: (802) 505-8555.

29. Vermont Future Educators Association (VFEA) Scholarships
    • Requirements: Vermont high school seniors who plan to pursue a career in education.
    • Dollar Amount: Varies, up to $1,000 per year.
    • Need-Based: No
    • Deadline: April 1st
    • Application: Visit the VFEA website at https://www.vtea.org/vfea/ for more information and to apply.

30. The Nick Kenyon Memorial Scholarship
    • Requirements: Vermont high school seniors who plan to pursue a career in agriculture.
    • Dollar Amount: $1,000.
    • Need-Based: No
    • Application deadline: June 30.
    • How to apply: Application available at https://www.vtfb.org/The%20Nick%20Kenyon%20Memorial%20Scholarship%20Application.pdf. Complete the application information and submit a video of yourself answering the following questions:1. What do you intend to study and why? 2. How does farming relate to your life? 3. Tell us a story that incorporates the idea of “Just another day on the farm” and 4. What else would you like us to know about you?
    • Submissions can be sent via email to Vermont Farm Bureau vtfb@gmavt.net. You can provide a link to your video for the committee to review. Any questions please contact the Vermont Farm Bureau at vtfb@gmavt.net or 802-434-5646.
    • Visit the VFBA website at or  https://vtfb.org/ for more information on this and other scholarships.  Note that the scholarship application deadlines will vary.  

31. Vermont Woodlands Association Scholarship

• Eligibility: Vermont high school seniors who plan to pursue a career in forestry, environmental studies, or natural resources.
• Award Amount: $1,000.
• Need-based: No.
• Deadline: April 1st.
• How to Apply: Complete the Vermont Woodlands Association scholarship application, available online. Website: https://www.vermontwoodlands.org/scholarships

32. Vermont Technology Alliance Scholarship

• Eligibility: Vermont high school seniors who plan to pursue a career in technology.
• Award Amount: $1,500.
• Need-based: No.
• Deadline: May 1st.
• How to Apply: Complete the Vermont Technology Alliance scholarship application, available online. Website: https://vttechalliance.org/scholarships/

33. Vermont Retail and Grocers Association Scholarship

• Who Should Apply: Vermont high school seniors who plan to pursue a career in the retail industry.
• Dollar Amount: $1,000
• Need Based: No
• Application Deadline: May 1
• How to Apply:  Go to https://vtrga.org/vrga-scholarship-program for more information and to apply.

34. US Senate Youth Program “Hearst” Scholarship

• Eligibility: Students demonstrating leadership, academic achievement, clear speech and logical thought process, and community involvement. A Vermont Principals Association Selection Committee reads and ranks all applications submitted, sets up interviews with the top six candidates, and selects the two delegates and two alternates who will represent Vermont.
• Award Amount: $10,000.
• Need-based: No.
• Deadline: December 1.
• All confirmed student delegates will partake in a comprehensive, interactive leadership program, and each will receive the $10,000 college scholarship.
• How to Apply:  For more information please go to https://vpaonline.org/student-activities/scholarships/ussyp-scholarship/ or contact the Vermont Principals’ Association, Two Prospect Street, Suite #3, Montpelier, 05602; telephone: (802) 229-0547.

We hope this list helps you find a college scholarship to help you achieve your higher education goals. Please note that the specific application deadline, scholarship amount, and application requirements may vary.

In addition to these scholarships offered specifically to Vermont students, be sure to look into other scholarships that may be offered by the college or university you plan to attend, local organizations such as the chamber of commerce, local clubs and other membership organizations, and employers in your area. Additionally, you can look for scholarships offered nationally, such as through corporations, foundations and professional associations.

Here’s an additional scholarship resource provided by Vermont Student Assistance Corporation with information on 133 scholarships for Vermont students administered by VSAC, plus 40 more offered by outside organizations.  The information describes scholarship opportunities available for students with a wide variety of interests and is a valuable resource for students looking to apply for college or other training.

Remember that scholarships are competitive, so increase your chances of being selected for a scholarship by applying for multiple scholarships for which you are qualified to increase your chances.

Come back to ScholarshipsforCollege.org to find new scholarships as they are added.

Good luck with your studies!