Woodstock Alumni Association Scholarships

Award: Multiple scholarships from $1,000–$3,000 | Deadline: April 1, 3:00 PM
For: Students attending 2-year or 4-year colleges/universities. Special awards for students with WUHS alumni parents and students pursuing education or nursing.

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The following scholarships are awarded through the Alumni Association:

• For students whose parent(s) graduated from WUHS · $3,000

• For students who are going on to four year College or University · $1,000

• For students who are going on to two or four year College or University · $1,000

• Jeanne Sumner Crane – Four year in Education or Nursing · $3,000

• Jim and Maggie Raymond Scholarship · $3,000

Woodstock Alumni Vocational/Certificate Program Scholarships

Award: Two $1,000 scholarships | Deadline: April 1, 2026
For: Students accepted into vocational or certificate programs.

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Woodstock Alumni Association Vocational or Certificate Program Scholarships award two $1,000 scholarships to students who have been accepted into vocational or certificate programs. Awards are presented directly to students prior to the beginning of their programs.

Application deadline: April 1, 2026

Lebanon Art and Crafts Association Scholarship

Award: TBD | Deadline: April 1, 2026
For: Area seniors with proficiency in visual arts (painting, drawing, ceramics, photography, crafts, textiles, architecture) continuing education with arts as major or minor.

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Lebanon Art and Crafts Association Scholarship awards are given to deserving seniors from area high schools who have:

• Shown proficiency in the visual arts (painting, drawing, ceramics, photography, crafts, textiles, or architecture)

• Been accepted at their college of choice

• Are continuing their education with art as a major or minor

Return completed applications by April 1, 2026 to:

Postal Mail:
Lebanon Art & Crafts Association Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 188
Lebanon, NH 03766-0188

Email: scholarship@lebanonartandcrafts.org

Hartford Vermont Emblem Club #150 & Vermont State Association Scholarships

Award: TBD | Deadline: Midnight, April 1, 2026
For: All seniors encouraged to apply.

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Rutland Area Medical Community Scholarship

Award: $4,000 Deadline: April 1, 2026
For: Seniors planning to attend an academic program in a healthcare field

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Five $4,000 scholarships are available to Vermont residents in the Rutland Regional Medical Center service area who are pursuing a career in healthcare. High school seniors are eligible if they have been accepted into a healthcare academic program for the coming year.

American Legion Department of Vermont PDC Huzon "Jerry" Stewart Scholarship

Award: One $1,500, one $1,000, ten $500 scholarships | Deadline: April 1, 2026
For: Seniors at Vermont secondary schools (or similar schools in adjoining states) whose parents are legal Vermont residents, or seniors in adjacent states whose normal attendance area is a Vermont school.

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American Legion Department of Vermont PDC Huzon "Jerry" Stewart Scholarship Awards:

• One $1,500 scholarship

• One $1,000 scholarship

• Ten $500 scholarships

Eligibility:

• Seniors attending a Vermont secondary school (or similar school in an adjoining state) whose parents are legal Vermont residents, OR

• Seniors in an adjacent state whose normal high school attendance area is a Vermont secondary school

• Applicants must be U.S. residents

Heritage Family Credit Union (HFCU) scholarship

Award: $2,000 | Deadline: April 3, 2026
For: HFCU members; focus on leadership qualities

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Heritage Family Credit Union (HFCU) will award four $2,000 scholarships in 2026 to graduating seniors planning to continue their education at an accredited college, university, or trade school.

Deadline: Friday, April 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST.

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be a current HFCU member

• Be enrolled as a senior at a high school within HFCU's field of membership (Woodstock Union included)

• Demonstrate a track record of leadership in school and/or the community

• Plan to enroll in at least six credits at an accredited college, university, or trade school in fall 2026

To apply, submit:

• A completed application

• A resume including community service and volunteer activities

• An essay describing how your past actions or future plans reflect HFCU's philosophy of "People Helping People"

TRORC Scholarship Program

Award: Ten $2,000 scholarships | Deadline: 5:00 PM, April 10, 2026
For: Students residing in the TRORC region (Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission area).

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TRORC strongly believes that academic performance should be one of many factors in awarding scholarships and will also consider a student’s record in the following areas:

• community service-oriented activities and volunteer activities;

• engagement with civic institutions;

• activities that advance diversity, equity and inclusion;

• leadership skills;

• innovative thinking and problem solving;

• examples of obstacles overcome;

• entrepreneurship and resourcefulness.

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Eligibility requirements

Note: One of the eligibility requirements is the student must reside in the TRORC region, which includes these towns:
Barnard, Bethel, Bradford, Braintree, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Chelsea, Corinth, Fairlee, Granville, Hancock, Hartford Hartland, Newbury, Norwich, Pittsfield, Plymouth, Pomfret, Randolph, Rochester, Royalton, Sharon, Stockbridge, Strafford Thetford, Topsham, Tunbridge, Vershire, West Fairlee, Woodstock

This scholarship is open to high school seniors residing in one of TRORC’s 30 towns that are successfully completing a state approved secondary (high school) education program and have been accepted into an accredited post secondary education or career program may apply. Applicants from diverse backgrounds including identities, abilities, economic and racial backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. 

All fields of study are appropriate and can include, but are not limited to, agriculture, the arts and creative economy, education, energy, engineering, environmental studies, forestry, geography, mathematics, nursing, planning, political science, psychology, sociology, and trades. 

Immediate family members of TRORC employees, subcontractors, and the governing board are ineligible.

Application 

The following materials are required:

• Completed 2026 Scholarship Application Cover Page

• High School transcript

• Letter of acceptance from accredited 2-4 year post-secondary education or career program

• Information on student’s financial aid package, if available

• Copy of FAFSA Submission Summary

• Three letters of recommendation

• Written essay, not exceeding 1,000 words, describing the applicant’s career and life goals and how their education, employment, life experiences to date support the achievement of those goals

Email scholarship@trorc.org with any questions you may have

2026 Sons of The American Legion Dennis Comai Scholarship

Award: $1,000/year | Deadline: April 15, 2026
For: Students related to a current American Legion member

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Four $1,000 scholarships are available to students planning to attend a college, trade school, or technical college who have a family member — including parents, stepparents, grandparents, or siblings—belonging to the American Legion, Ladies Auxiliary, or Sons of the American Legion. Two scholarships will be awarded in northern Vermont and two in southern Vermont.

Hard Copy applications are available in the Main Office at WUHSMS

Killington: Pat Zack Community Service Award

Award: $1,000 | Deadline: April 15, 2026
For: A Killington/ Pittsfield resident high school senior, who demonstrates impressive service and volunteer work during his or her time in high school.

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Selection Criteria: Community service is the primary factor.

How to Apply: Submit all application materials, including 2 letters of recommendation, in a single envelope postmarked no later than April 15, 2026.

Sponsored by the Greater Killington Women's Club (formerly Sherburne Women's Club)

Vermont Golf Association Scholarship Fund

Award: Multiple awards | Deadline: April 15, 2026
For: Vermont graduating seniors with active golf affiliation (competing on team, working at golf course, or participating in golf programs/events) enrolled full-time at college, university, or technical school. Apply online or see Main Office for paper application.

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The Vermont Golf Association Scholarship Fund assists Vermont graduating seniors in obtaining a college education or technical training of university grade.

Requirements:

• Vermont resident graduating from high school

• Enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student at a college, university, or technical school of university grade

• Current and active affiliation with golf (competing on a golf team, working at a golf course, or participating in golf programs/events)

Attach all supporting documentation when applying. If you cannot complete the application online, paper copies are available in the Main Office at WUHS. Email pj3murray@gmail.com to confirm mailed applications.

Important: Include your phone number and current email address on your application. If supporting documents are missing, the committee will contact you.

Transcript Note: Schools can email transcripts directly to pj3murray@gmail.com rather than releasing them to students.

Woodstock Area Local Scholarships (Unified Application)

Award: Multiple scholarships | Deadline: April 17, 2026
For: Students attending 2-year colleges, 4-year universities, or trade/technical schools. One application for multiple scholarship opportunities. A hard copy is available in the counseling office.

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Filling out the Local Scholarship Form will make you eligible for various scholarships given by local organizations and businesses. Some of them are specific to town, intended major or interests, and GPA.

All college bound seniors are encouraged to fill this out and return the completed form to the Counseling Office by April 17th.

Local Scholarship Forms are available in the Main Office or Counseling Office. Listed below are some of the scholarships that have been available in the past through the local scholarship form:

• Alex Abraham Musical Excellence Scholarship

• Bruce Washburn Foundation Scholarship

• George Brockway Memorial Scholarship

• Class of 1922 Barbara W. Bagley Scholarship

• Class of 1926 Scholarship

• Class of 1978 Jeff Robinson Memorial Scholarship

• Irma Cleveland Classical language & Culture Scholarship

• D.A.R. Grace Mounce Scholarship

• D.A.R. Ruth Whitaker Scholarship

• Anna Williams Dreer Fund

• Faye A. Dudley Memorial scholarship: Education Career

• Faye A. Dudley Memorial Scholarship: Health Care Career

• Jimmy Fiore Scholarship

• Mitch Hager Art Scholarship

• The Halley Memorial Fund

• The Keith Educational Trust Scholarship

• King’s Daughters and Sons Technical, Trade School or Certificate Program Scholarship

• Plymouth Memory Tree

• Barbara Potwin Rhodes Memorial Scholarship

• Taite O’Neill Roy Memorial Scholarship

• The Lolo Sarnoff Scholarship

• Thomas Scibetta Kindness Matters Memorial Scholarship

• Marjorie Cleveland Swain Trust Scholarship

• Tyson Ladies Aid

• Mabel Vaughan Educational Trust Scholarship

• Woodstock Social Impact Scholarship

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Elaine C. Hochman and Dr. Bernard W. Knott Health Sciences Scholarship

Award: $2,000 | Deadline: April 23, 2026
For: Seniors attending either dental hygiene or nursing school next year

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The dental office of Mark D. Knott, D.D.S. is pleased to offer a $2,000 college scholarship to a graduating senior from Woodstock Union High School.

The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize an outstanding graduating senior from Woodstock Union High School who will be attending either dental hygiene or nursing school.

Hard Copy applications are available in the Main Office at WUHSMS

Vermont Federal Credit Union Scholarship

Award: $2,000 | Deadline: April 24, 2026
For: graduating high school seniors

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Vermont Federal Credit Union is offering five educational scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each for the 2026-2027 school year:

• (2) $2,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors.

• (3) $2,000 scholarships to those already enrolled in a college, trade school, or university or having been out of high school for more than one year.

To be eligible to apply, the applicant must meet ALL of the following criteria:

• Applicant must be a member of Vermont Federal Credit Union. If not, join by April 24th, 2026 to be eligible.

• Applicant must be accepted to or enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program at a college, trade school, or university (minimum 12-credit semester or full-time equivalent)*

• Studies must begin in the Fall of 2026 or Spring of 2027 semester

• Immediate family members of Vermont Federal employees and Board members are not eligible

Gifford Medical Center Scholarship

Award: TBA | Deadline: April 24, 2026
For:  For graduating seniors pursuing a course of study in the health profession.

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The applicant must:

• Be a resident of Barnard, Bethel, Braintree, Brookfield, Chelsea, Granville, Hancock, Northfield, Pittsfield, Randolph, Rochester, Roxbury, Royalton, Sharon, Stockbridge, Strafford, Tunbridge, Vershire, Washington, Williamstown or Woodstock, Vermont.

• Be entering a higher education program to pursue a career in a health profession.

• Attach a brief essay explaining their overall educational and professional goals

• Submit two letters of recommendation from a non-family member

• Return the completed application, essay, and letters of recommendation to:
  GMC Auxiliary
  Attn: Scholarship Committee
  PO Box 95, Randolph, VT 05060

James Pizzani Technical, Trade or Certificate Program Scholarship

Award: TBA | Deadline: April 29, 2026
For:  To encourage and assist students pursuing a career in a Technical Field, Trade or Certificate Program

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This could include but is not limited to: Hairdressing/Cosmetology, Plumber, Electrician, Auto Mechanic/Technology, Computer Technology, Technicians, Graphics Art, Welding, Fire Safety, EMT, Nursing Assistant, LNA, Accounting, Agricultural Business, Management and Production, Hospitality Service Management, Massage Therapist, Early Childhood Education/Child Care, Carpentry, Logging/Timber Harvesting, Heavy Equipment Operator, Law Enforcement,  and Vet Tech.

Ottauquechee Health Foundation Health and Wellness Scholarship

Award: $500 | Deadline: April 30, 2026
For: Students planning to pursue or expand their careers in the health and wellness fields. 

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This scholarship is for high school students who live within our catchment area or who will be graduating from Woodstock Union High School in Woodstock, VT. For more than 25 years, the Ottauquechee Health Foundation has improved the health and wellbeing of those who live in the towns we serve. They do this through financial assistance, community partnerships, education opportunities, and support of wellness initiatives.

The Ottauquechee Health Foundation assists in the healthcare needs of these core towns: Barnard, Bridgewater, Hartland, Killington, Plymouth, Pomfret, Quechee, Reading, and Woodstock, VT. To help support their mission of creating the healthiest communities possible, OHF has founded the OHF Health and Wellness Scholarship Award. This scholarship will be awarded to those planning to pursue or expand their careers in the health and wellness fields.