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 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.
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: $2,000 | Deadline: April 23, 2026
For: Seniors attending either dental hygiene or nursing school next year
Award: $2,000 | Deadline: April 24, 2026
For: Graduating high school seniors
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.
Scholarships with May deadlines
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).
Award: $500 | Deadline: Postmarked by May 4, 2026
For: High school seniors who are children of Vermont Principals' Association members.
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.
Award: TBD | Deadline: May 6, 2026
For: Graduating seniors who live in Reading, community service and volunteer work focus
Award: $500 | Deadline: May 8, 2026
For: For graduating senior highly considering/majoring in Education
Award: $500 | Deadline: May 8, 2026
For: For children and grandchildren of current members of MVEA
Award: $2,000 | Deadline: May 9, 2026
For: For students pursuing post-secondary studies related to plant and/or environmental sciences.
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