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. 

802 Credit Union Scholarship Program

Award: Multiple, TBA | Deadline: May 1, 2026
For: Graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue higher education and are active 802CU members.

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802 Credit Union is proud and grateful to serve communities throughout Vermont, and our scholarship program helps us give back in a big way.

Our scholarships recognize the hard work and commitment of student members who possess exceptional character and capability. We focus not just on academic achievements and financial need but also on community involvement and extracurricular activities that reflect the values of 802CU. Through our annual scholarships, we’re investing in the future leaders of Vermont and championing our belief in the power of education to transform lives.

Green Mountain Fine Arts Prize Scholarship

Award: $20,000 | Deadline: May 3, 2026
For: The purpose of this award is to recognize a graduating senior from Woodstock Union High School who is passionate about and dedicated to pursuing a college degree and a career in the visual and/or performing arts (for example painting/drawing, sculpture, film, theater, music, dance, graphic design, illustration, photography, architecture).

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QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicant must meet the following criteria:

1. Applicant must graduate from the Woodstock Union High School in good standing.

2. Applicants must be accepted into an accredited 4-year university (with non-profit status) in a visual-arts or performing arts program.

3. Applicants must be dedicated to completing a college degree and interested in pursuing a career in the visual and/or performing arts.
Hard Copy applications are available in the Main Office at WUHSMS

Vermont Principals’ Association Member Scholarship

Award: $500 | Deadline: Postmarked by May 4, 2026
For: High school seniors who are children of Vermont Principals' Association members.

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Each school year, the Vermont Principals’ Association (VPA) will award $500 scholarships to high school seniors who are the children of VPA members. If you are interested in being considered, please send this form and supporting materials, postmarked no later than May 4, 2026. The scholarships will be announced in June, and will be awarded pending enrollment in their first year of college.

Sammy Pierce Memorial Scholarship

Award: Two $1,000 scholarships ($500 per semester) | Deadline: 5:00 PM, May 5, 2026
For: Full-time residents of 19 southern Vermont towns (including Chester, Ludlow, Springfield, Weathersfield, Windsor area towns) continuing in 2-year or 4-year programs. Public, private, home-schooled, trade school, college students, adult learners, and previous recipients eligible.

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Eligibility: Full-time residents of the following southern Vermont towns: Andover, Baltimore, Cavendish, Chester, Clarendon, Grafton, Ludlow, Mount Holly, Plymouth, Reading, Rockingham, Shrewsbury, Springfield, Townshend, Wallingford, Weathersfield, Weston, West Windsor, and Windham.

Public and private school students, home-schooled students, trade school students, college students, adult learners, and previous recipients continuing their education are all eligible.

Selection Criteria:

• Strong history of volunteer or charitable service

• Leadership skills

• Humanitarian efforts

• Commitment to community

Award Distribution: $500 at the beginning of the school year; $500 upon satisfactory completion of the semester. Winners announced in June.

Deadline: 5:00 PM, Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Submit to:

• Email: betty@diamondrealtyvt.com (Subject: Scholarship)

• Mail: Betty McEnaney, Box 402, Ludlow, VT 05149

Future Teacher Scholarship · Mountain Views Educators Association (MVEA)

Award: $500 | Deadline: May 8, 2026
For: For graduating senior highly considering/majoring in Education

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MVEA will award one scholarship to a current 12th grade student at WUHS who is highly considering/ majoring in Education.  Please fill out all necessary information and return to Counseling Services (these will be collected and forwarded to the MVEA Scholarship Committee for consideration and selection).  The amount of this scholarship is $500 and will be awarded in the second semester of college upon successful completion of the first semester and continuation of enrollment in an education program.

Hard Copy applications are available in the Main Office at WUHSMS

Family Scholarship · Mountain Views Educators Association (MVEA)

Award: $500 | Deadline: May 8, 2026
For: For children and grandchildren of current members of MVEA

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MVEA may award scholarships to children and grandchildren of current members of MVEA and who are in good standings at WUHS.  Please fill out all necessary information and return to Counseling Services (these will be collected and forwarded to the MVEA Scholarship Committee for consideration and selection).  The amount of this scholarship will be $500 for each eligible applicant.

Hard Copy applications are available in the Main Office at WUHSMS

Woodstock Garden Club Patsy Highberg Scholarship

Award: $2,000 | Deadline: May 9, 2026
For: For students pursuing post-secondary studies related to plant and/or environmental sciences.

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The Patsy Highberg Scholarship is awarded to assist individual students in post-secondary studies related to plant and/or environmental sciences. Such studies may include agriculture, botany, conservation, horticulture, forestry, landscape design/architecture, environmental studies, or other related fields.

The scholarship comprises a one-time award on behalf of the individual student in the amount of $2,000, which is paid directly to the student’s chosen college or university.

To apply, please complete the following application and return to the Counseling Office by May 9, 2026. The recipient of the scholarship will be announced at the June Awards Ceremony at the Woodstock Union High School.