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Top 25 Vermont Scholarships in May 2023

A small New England state abundant with natural beauty and quaint towns, Vermont is a wonderful place to go to college. Luckily, there are plenty of financial aid opportunities both for Vermonters, and for out-of-state students who want to go to Vermont for school. Check out these Vermont scholarships now. 

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Top 19 Vermont Scholarships in May 2023

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$10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship

The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high school student who hopes to…

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1 award worth $10,000
Deadline Jun 30, 2023
$2,000 Nitro College Scholarship – No Essay

Easy scholarship from Nitro College open to all high school, college, community and graduate students.

Multiple awards worth $2,000
Deadline May 31, 2023
Niche $15,000 No Essay Scholarship

Open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year.

1 award worth $15,000
Deadline Jun 29, 2023
Timothy S. and Palmer W. Bigelow, Jr. Scholarship

Timothy S. and Palmer W. Bigelow, Jr. Scholarship applicants must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate landscape/horticulture program or related discipline at a two- or four-year institution. Applicants…

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1 award worth $3,000
Deadline Sep 2, 2023
Casey Family Services Alumni Scholarship

Have you been in foster care through Casey Family Services? If so, consider applying for the Casey Family Services Alumni Scholarship! The Casey Family Services Alumni Scholarship is open to…

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Multiple awards worth up to $10,000
Deadline Rolling
Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship

Are you pursuing a bachelor’s degree and are from New England? If so, you might be interested in applying for the Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship! The scholarship is open to…

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Multiple awards worth Varies
Expected deadline May 1, 2024
Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund Scholarships

The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund Scholarships is looking for full-time undergraduates who demonstrate financial need, academic excellence, and a passion for serving others. They want students who work hard…

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Multiple awards worth $3,000 - $17,000
Expected deadline May 1, 2024
New England ISA Undergrad/Grad Scholarship

Are you a full-time undergraduate student from Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont who’s attending school elsewhere? Alternatively, are you a full-time undergraduate student in one of…

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2 awards worth $2,500
Expected deadline Apr 1, 2024
Journalism Education Foundation of New England Scholarship

Are you an aspiring journalist? If so, you might consider applying for the Journalism Education Foundation of New England Scholarship! These scholarships are open to graduating high school seniors and…

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Multiple awards worth $2,000
Expected deadline Mar 31, 2024
ACONE Pilot Training Scholarships

Are you at least 16 years old, reside in New England, and intend to pursue a professional aviation career? If so, consider applying for the ACONE Pilot Training Scholarships! The…

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Multiple awards worth up to $5,000
Expected deadline Mar 31, 2024
ACONE Aircraft Maintenance Scholarships

Open to students pursuing a career in aviation maintenance who are at least 16 years old and a resident of a New England state in the U.S.

Multiple awards worth $3,000
Expected deadline Mar 31, 2024
ACONE Aviation Management Scholarships

Open to students pursuing a career in aviation maintenance who are at least 16 years old and a resident of a New England state in the U.S.

1 award worth $3,000
Expected deadline Mar 31, 2024
Vermont John H. Chafee Education and Training Scholarship

Are you a high school senior who was in foster care in Vermont? If so, consider applying for the Vermont John H. Chafee Education and Training Scholarship! The scholarship is…

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Multiple awards worth up to $5,000
Expected deadline Feb 15, 2024
Carol Stephens SWE Region F Scholarship

The Carol Stephens SWE Region F Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for students attending a college or university in SWE's Region F "North Country" boundaries (New Hampshire or Vermont). Those…

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1 award worth $1,500
Expected deadline Feb 15, 2024
Dr. James L. Lawson Memorial Scholarship

The Dr. James L. Lawson Memorial Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for students with a General Class license (one of three types of US Amateur Radio licenses) or higher to…

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1 award worth $1,000
Expected deadline Jan 5, 2024
Yankee Clipper Contest Club Youth Scholarship

The Yankee Clipper Contest Club Youth Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for college and university students residing within 175 miles of the YCCC center in Erving, MA. If you hold…

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1 award worth $1,500 - $2,000
Expected deadline Jan 5, 2024
New England Amateur Radio Festival (NEAR-Fest) Memorial Scholarship

The New England Amateur Radio Festival (NEAR-Fest) Memorial Scholarship is open to students holding an amateur radio license for a minimum of one year prior to application. The scholarship gives…

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1 award worth $1,500
Expected deadline Jan 5, 2024
CTRI/Chris Seeber, KA1GEU, Memorial Scholarship

The CTRI/Chris Seeber, KA1GEU, Memorial Scholarship is open to students with a General Class license or higher. Applicants must be residing in the ARRL New England Division (Connecticut, Rhode Island,…

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1 award worth $1,000
Expected deadline Jan 5, 2024
VSTONE Scholar Award

Are you a New England resident who is in your final year in veterinary school? If so, consider applying for the VSTONE Scholar Award! The VSTONE Scholar Award is open…

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Multiple awards worth $5,000
Expected deadline Dec 1, 2023

Additional Vermont scholarships

FMC Skaters Scholarship

  • Eligibility: New England college-bound high school seniors who participate in ice sports
  • Amount: Varies year to year
  • Deadline: May 1, 2021

Vermont Golf Association Scholarship Fund 

  • Eligibility: Graduating high seniors with current and active affiliation with the game of golf 
  • Amount: $1,000
  • Deadline: May 1, 2021

Choose Vermont Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Students planning to attend a Vermont college or university
  • Amount: $5,000
  • Deadline: June 1, 2021

Timothy S. and Palmer W. Bigelow Jr. Scholarship

  • Eligibility: New England residents pursuing horticulture
  • Amount: $3,000
  • Deadline: September 10, 2021

Resources for Vermont students

FAFSA Guide

On October 1st of every year, the FAFSA opens nationwide. Students in Vermont should apply for the FAFSA ASAP after it opens.

Vermont Community Foundation Scholarships

A number of grants are awarded that are specific to a topic and a region, including for college and career training. The Foundation wants to playing field so that “every Vermonter has a chance to obtain the education she or he needs, regardless of family background, income level, or birthplace.”

VSAC Scholarships

The Vermont Student Assistance Corporation offers information on more than 140 scholarships available to Vermont residents. Every fall, the scholarship list is updated, so make sure you check out the offerings each year. Also, many of the profiled scholarships are tied to the FAFSA application, so apply for that FAFSA ASAP!

Summary of scholarships

  1. FMC Skaters Scholarship
  2. Vermont Golf Association Scholarship Fund 
  3. Choose Vermont Scholarship
  4. Timothy S. and Palmer W. Bigelow Jr. Scholarship

Upcoming Vermont scholarships

General Federation of Women’s Clubs Scholarships for Vermont Women

  • Eligibility: Vermont women who are beyond the traditional college age (contact the Women’s Club Federation to apply)
  • Amount:
  • $500 to $1,500

Vermont Federal Credit Union Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Students who are members of VFCU
  • Amount: $2,000