WCAX-Saint Michael’s College scholarships

Award: $20,000/year | Deadline: February 21, 2026
For: Prospective students interested in attending Saint Michael’s College; community-service focused

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Three students will each receive $80,000 toward Saint Michael's College ($20,000/year for four years) courtesy of WCAX Channel 3.

Requirements:

• Essay about your community service (250-650 words)

• Complete free application to Saint Michael's College

How to Enter:

1. Go to wcax.com/page/wcax-service-scholarship

2. Enter your contact info (parent signature required if under 18)

3. Upload your essay

4. Apply to St. Mike's using promo code "SMC1904" (use the same essay)

Deadline: February 21, 2026

Bill & Mitzi Oakes Scholarship (VAST)

Award: Two $2,500 scholarships
Deadline: March 1, 2026
For: VAST members, their spouses, and/or dependents pursuing post-secondary education including vocational/technical programs.

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The Vermont Association of Snow Travelers, Inc. (VAST) Scholarship Awards are limited to members of the association, their spouses and/or dependents. VAST awards two $2,500 scholarships annually. The awards are intended to help you further your education in any post-secondary school, including vocational/ technical education.

All applications are due no later than March 1st

Laurance and Mary Rockefeller Legacy Scholarship

Award: $500-$2,500
Deadline: March 6, 2026
For: Students in grades 10–12. Primary source materials available in Kat Robbins' office to support research.

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Overview

Laurance and Mary Rockefeller made a profound impact on the Woodstock community. Their visionary contributions, including the establishment of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, Billings Farm & Museum, the renovation of the Woodstock Inn & Resort, and their support for cultural institutions like the Norman Williams Public Library, Pentangle Arts, and The Woodstock History Center, continue to inspire and enrich the lives of locals and visitors alike.

Laurance Rockefeller was a visionary who had the uncanny ability to look 50 to 100 years into the future, considering not just how he could impact the present, but to pioneer lasting changes that would span generations. This included championing environmental stewardship and investing purposefully in the cultural and economic vitality of places such as Woodstock for the community’s long-term benefit.

Several of these projects continue to benefit our community today:

• To preserve the historic working dairy established in 1871 by Frederick Billings, the Rockefellers established Billings Farm & Museum in 1983 as a non-profit educational organization open to the public.

• In 1992 Laurance and Mary donated their estate – including their historic residence, 550 acres of managed woodlands,and miles of carriage trails – to the National Park Service for the recreational use and benefit of Woodstock residents and visitors.

• To ensure Woodstock would retain its charm and historic character, the Rockefellers buried power lines under the main streets.

• To attract visitors and sustain a vibrant local community, the Rockefellers invested in the Woodstock Inn & Resort as well as special area features including Saskadena Six, the Woodstock Athletic Club, the Country Club and Nordic Center, which are now part of the Resort, but available to all in the community.

Today Billings Farm & Museum, the Woodstock Inn & Resort, and Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park form a unique public-private partnership thanks to Laurance and Mary's pioneering vision. We have come together to jointly invite students in the Woodstock Union High School to examine the legacy of Laurance and Mary Rockefeller and be inspired to think about how actions we take today can shape this community years into the future. 

Submission guidelines

Explore Laurance and Mary Rockefeller’s contributions to the Woodstock community using the resources provided. Using this legacy as an inspiration, present your idea to make a positive and sustainable environmental, cultural, or economic impact in Vermont 25, 50, or 100 years into the future. In what ways can your idea benefit future generations?

Write an essay that includes the following elements:

• Explain how Laurance and Mary Rockefeller’s philosophy towards making a positive long-term impact for the community resonates with you.

• In the spirit of Laurance and Mary, describe your vision for a project or initiative that if undertaken today would have a positive impact on the environmental, cultural and/or economic sustainability of Woodstock or the surrounding areas 25, 50 to 100 years in the future. Describe the outcomes this initiative would seek to have and what it would mean to future generations.

• Think big, think creatively, think outside the box! Don’t place any limits on your ideas, but do keep the essay within the 1,000 word limit.

Optional: Prepare a multimedia component (e.g., photos, video, artwork, or interactive elements) that complements your essay and demonstrates your understanding of how Laurance and Mary Rockefellers’ approach inspired your idea.

Policies for essay submissions

• You must write your own essay.

• Essays should be typed in English with no color or graphics.

• The essay may be no longer than 1,000 words. Every word is counted regardless of length, including titles or footnotes

• The essay must be the applicant’s original work and a product of the applicant’s own thinking. Inappropriate use of ChatGPT or other AI tools is not allowed.

• An applicant’s teacher, counselor or parent may check the essay for punctuation, grammar and/or spelling, but the content must remain the applicants. Applicants will be judged on the basis of their essay alone and are not required to present the essay orally.

• All essays become the property of the Woodstock Foundation. The Woodstock Foundation retains non-exclusive rights to the use of your essay and likeness in the promotion and execution of the organization’s programs and activities.

• At any time during the contest additional participant personal information (i.e. SSN, photo, etc.) could be requested by the Woodstock Foundation.

• The winner of the top prize cannot be selected as a prize winner in future years.

Eligibility

This scholarship essay competition is open to students in grades 10–12 at Woodstock Union High School in Woodstock, Vermont.

Scholarship Awards

The Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock Inn & Resort are pleased to offer scholarship funds for up to three top submissions. Funds will be restricted to educational purposes. Payments will be made directly to educational providers (schools, educational programs, etc.)

• 1st Place:  $2,500

• 2nd Place: $1,000

• 3rd Place:    $500

Windsor Elks #1665 Scholarship

Award: $1,000 | Deadline: March 6, 2026
For: Students continuing education at a 2-year or 4-year college or technical program who are either residents of Windsor, Brownsville, Hartland, or Reading, OR related to a Windsor Elks Lodge member.

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Students continuing education at a 2-year or 4-year college or technical program who meet one of the following:

• Resident of Windsor, Brownsville, Hartland, or Reading, OR

• Relative of a Windsor Elks Lodge member

Selection Criteria: Strong volunteer/charitable service, leadership skills, and commitment to community and humanitarian efforts.

How to Apply: Applications available at your high school Main Office, at the Windsor Lodge, or by emailing c.sylvia@comcast.net for an electronic copy. Applications must be received at Windsor Lodge by March 6, 2026.

Casella Scholarship for Equipment Operators and Diesel Mechanics

Award: $5,000 | Deadline: March 15, 2026
For: Students actively continuing education in Heavy Equipment and/or Diesel Mechanics Fields

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Casella’s Power of Hard Work Scholarship is available for graduating high school seniors pursuing further education in Heavy Equipment Operations or Diesel Mechanics.

Eligibility and Details:

• Must be on track to graduate high school and meet all graduation requirements

• Must plan to continue education in Heavy Equipment Operations and/or Diesel Mechanics

• Scholarship funds will be paid directly to your educational institution

• Application deadline: March 15

• Recipients announced in April and recognized at graduation ceremonies or award nights

NOTE: Applications must be filled out electronically, downloaded and emailed to tony.volpone@casella.com for further consideration.

Knights of Columbus Vermont State Council Scholarship

Award: Five $1,000 scholarships | Deadline: March 15, 2026
For: High school seniors graduating June 2026 who are sons/daughters of Knights of Columbus members in good standing (or deceased members who were in good standing).

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To qualify you must be a high school senior qualifying to graduate in June 2026 AND a son or daughter of a Knight of Columbus member (paternal or legally adopted) in good standing in a subordinate Council within the Vermont jurisdiction. Sons or daughters of deceased members are also eligible if their father was in good standing at the time of his death. An applicant may be a member of the Knights of Columbus or a member of a Columbian Squires Circle, in the jurisdiction of Vermont and a high school senior qualifying to graduate in June 2026.

Five $1,000.00 scholarships will be given by the Vermont Knights of Columbus to assist recipients with their education at an accredited Tech School or College of their choice.

Dr. Alice Angney Scholarship for Leadership and Service

Award: $3,000 | Deadline: Noon, March 23, 2026
For: Vermont high school students demonstrating initiative in overcoming challenges, leadership, service to community, and academic achievement. Applications available in Main Office or online.

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The Dr. Alice Angney Scholarship for Leadership and Service is a $3,000 award presented to a graduating Vermont high school student who demonstrates:

• Initiative in overcoming a specific challenge

• Leadership and service to community

• Academic achievement

• Commitment to furthering their education after high school

Applications and accompanying materials can be submitted via email, mail, or completed online. The deadline for all materials is noon on Monday, March 23, 2026. Paper copies are available in the Main Office at WUHSMS.

Aviation and aircraft maintenance scholarships

Award: Multiple, TBA | Deadline: March 31, 2026
For: Students interested in pursuing careers in aviation

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Aero Club of New England sponsors several scholarships including for the following:

• Primary Pilot Training

• Instrument Pilot Training

• Advanced Pilot Training

• Aviation Maintenance Technology

• Aviation Management

• Scholarships for women

All information, requirements, and applications are available on the Aero Club of New England website.
Deadline for applications to be submitted is March 31, 2026

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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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

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

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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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.