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.
Local and state scholarships
Note: The Counseling Office manages several local scholarships through one unified application, which is due April 17, 2026.
Submit a single application to be considered for multiple awards supporting students attending 2-year colleges, 4-year universities, and trade/technical schools. Stop by the Counseling Office to get the application and learn more.
Additional scholarship opportunities from local organizations and others throughout Vermont are listed below by deadline. Each requires its own application, which is linked within each scholarship entry. Hard copies of many of these scholarships are available in the counseling office as well.
Narrow by type: Trades/technical | Field of study | Membership required
Scholarships by application due date
Award: $20,000/year | Deadline: February 21, 2026
For: Prospective students interested in attending Saint Michael’s College; community-service focused
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.
Award: $500-$2,500 | Deadline: March 6, 2026
For: This scholarship essay competition is open to students in grades 10–12 at Woodstock Union High School in Woodstock, Vermont.
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.
Award: $5,000 | Deadline: March 15, 2026
For: Students actively continuing education in Heavy Equipment and/or Diesel Mechanics Fields
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).
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.
Award: Multiple, TBA | Deadline: March 31, 2026
For: Students interested in pursuing careers in aviation
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.
Award: Two $1,000 scholarships | Deadline: April 1, 2026
For: Students accepted into vocational or certificate programs.
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.
Award: TBD | Deadline: Midnight, April 1, 2026
For: All seniors encouraged to apply.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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, available in the counseling office.
Award: TBA | Deadline: April 24, 2026
For: For graduating seniors pursuing a course of study in the health profession.
Award: TBA | Deadline: April 29, 2026
For: To encourage and assist students pursuing a career in a Technical Field, Trade or Certificate Program
Award: $500 | Deadline: April 30, 2026
For: Students planning to pursue or expand their careers in the health and wellness fields.
Award: Multiple, TBA | Deadline: May 1, 2026
For: Graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue higher education and are active 802CU members.
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).
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). The application and all materials typically has a deadline in February. This year that deadline was February 11, 2026.
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