Scholarships

Paying for college can feel overwhelming, but scholarships—both need-based and merit-based—can reduce costs.

Whether you're looking for a few hundred dollars or a full-tuition award, scholarships add up and can make a meaningful difference in your financial aid package. The counselors in the Counseling Office are here to help you navigate these opportunities and answer questions.

VSAC scholarships

The Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) administers over 150 scholarships available to Vermont residents through a single, streamlined application process called the Unified Scholarship Application (USA).

  • One application = 150+ scholarship opportunities

  • One set of essays, recommendations, and transcripts works for all VSAC scholarships

  • Automatic consideration for all scholarships you're eligible for

  • Free to apply - no application fees

Key deadline: February 11, 2026
All materials must be submitted or postmarked by this date

Learn more on VSAC.org

Woodstock area local scholarships

The Counseling Office helps manage the awarding of several local scholarships using one unified application.

Students submit a single application to be considered for all participating scholarships. The application is due May 1, 2026.

Scholarships vary widely and support students attending:

  • 2-year colleges

  • 4-year colleges and universities

  • Trade and technical schools

Stop by the Counseling Office to learn more about these opportunities and get an application. Below is a snapshot of some of the available scholarships.