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Vermont Scholarships
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 Vermont Scholarships
- Resources for Vermont Students
- Summary of Scholarships
- Upcoming scholarships
Top Vermont scholarships in 2021
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
