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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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- Additional Vermont Scholarships
- Resources for Vermont Students
- Summary of Scholarships
- Upcoming scholarships
Top 19 Vermont Scholarships in May 2023
The Scholarships360 Research Team reviews all scholarships individually and strives to exclude any scholarship where any of the below applies:
- The scholarship requires a fee to apply
- The scholarship provider’s privacy policy allows for the misuse of student data
- The scholarship requires paid membership in an organization (with certain exceptions for reputable trade organizations and others)
- Student are required to sign up for a site or service to apply*
- The scholarship seems primarily used for lead generation** or idea harvesting purposes***
- The scholarship website has many grammatical errors and/or advertisements
- The scholarship or scholarship providing organization seem untrustworthy
- There is no evidence the scholarship was previously awarded
- The scholarship has not been awarded in the past 12 months
- There is no available contact information
If you believe a scholarship has been published in error, please reach out to [email protected] and we’ll take a look!
* There are certain exceptions to this, for example if the sponsoring organization is a major corporation or nonprofit with its own scholarship application system.
** Lead generation scholarships will require students to sign up for an app or website and require minimal (if any) application requirements.
***Idea harvesting scholarships will require students to submit blog posts or other materials that companies may use for marketing purposes.
$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…
Show More$2,000 Nitro College Scholarship – No Essay
Easy scholarship from Nitro College open to all high school, college, community and graduate students.
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.
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…
Show MoreCasey 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…
Show MoreStephen 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…
Show MoreStephen 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…
Show MoreNew 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…
Show MoreJournalism 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…
Show MoreACONE 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…
Show MoreACONE 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.
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.
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…
Show MoreCarol 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…
Show MoreDr. 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…
Show MoreYankee 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…
Show MoreNew 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…
Show MoreCTRI/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,…
Show MoreVSTONE 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…
Show MoreAdditional 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
- FMC Skaters Scholarship
- Vermont Golf Association Scholarship Fund
- Choose Vermont Scholarship
- 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
