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Green Up Vermont Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
The Green Up Vermont Scholarship connects litter-free community work to college funding. Vermont Green Up sponsors one $1,000 award for an undergraduate who has actively participated in Vermont Green Up Day and can show school or community involvement. Tell your story in essay #1, bring recommendation letter #2 focused on community service, and upload a signed letter from your Green Up Volunteer Team Coordinator. Enter scholarship ID GREENUP on the Unified Scholarship Application and submit everything before February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern for 2027-2028 study at a Title IV college.
What is the Green Up Vermont Scholarship?
Green Up Day is the kind of Vermont tradition that shows up in yearbook photos and town reports. Vermont Green Up turned that volunteer energy into a single $1,000 scholarship for undergraduates who can prove they pitched in and can explain why clean landscapes matter for what comes next.
The competition is steep. VSAC estimated more than two hundred applicants chasing one award, so your essay and coordinator letter need specifics: what you picked up, who you worked beside, and how that day connects to your major or career. FAFSA is not on the required list for GREENUP, which helps if your family has not finished aid paperwork yet, but you still need recommendation letter #2 and a tight USA submission.
Enter ID GREENUP on the Unified Scholarship Application alongside any other booklet funds you match. Missing the coordinator signature is the fastest way to lose a seat in a one-winner pool, so chase that letter before you polish your essay.
Eligibility
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✓Undergraduate degree seekerSeek an associate or bachelor's degree at an accredited Title IV approved college or university for the aid year you request funding.
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✓Active Green Up Day participationDemonstrate active participation in Vermont Green Up Day. The coordinator certification letter confirms you took part, not just registered.
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✓School or community serviceShow school or community involvement or service beyond Green Up Day. Recommendation letter #2 should speak to that service record.
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✓Title IV eligible institutionAttend an accredited school approved for federal Title IV funding such as Pell Grants or Direct Loans, including out-of-state colleges per VSAC rules.
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✓Vermont resident through VSACMeet VSAC residency rules for assisted scholarships. Green Up Day participation ties this fund to Vermont communities even when you study elsewhere.
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✓VSAC citizenship rulesBe a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen under standard VSAC assisted scholarship rules unless the booklet lists a different rule for GREENUP.
Benefits
- Award amount One $1,000 scholarship in typical cycles
- Typical pool Estimated 201 applicants for one award
- Selection factors Green Up certification, recommendation, and essay
- Enrollment flexibility Any undergraduate enrollment level at Title IV schools
- FAFSA requirement Not listed among required documents for GREENUP
- Renewal Not described as renewable
Document checklist
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✓Unified Scholarship Application (USA)Complete the USA in MyVSAC and enter scholarship ID GREENUP so reviewers route your file to Vermont Green Up.
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✓Essay #1 (general essay)Explain why the environment matters to you and how participating in Green Up Day helped shape your future goals, following VSAC prompts and word limits.
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✓Recommendation letter #2 (community service)Submit one community-service recommendation through MyVSAC from someone who knows your volunteer record outside your family.
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✓Green Up participation certificationUpload a signed letter from your Green Up Volunteer Team Coordinator stating you actively participated in Green Up Day.
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✓MyVSAC accountRegister or update secureacctaccess.vsac.org with accurate enrollment plans and contact information.
How to apply
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FAQ
Who qualifies for the Green Up Vermont Scholarship?
Undergraduates who actively participated in Vermont Green Up Day and can show school or community service may apply. You must attend a Title IV eligible college and meet VSAC residency rules for assisted scholarships.
How much is the Green Up Vermont Scholarship?
VSAC lists one $1,000 scholarship in typical cycles. VSAC estimated about 201 applicants competing for one award in the booklet.
What VSAC ID do I use for the Green Up Vermont Scholarship?
Enter GREENUP on the Unified Scholarship Application. The ID appears above the Green Up Vermont description in the VSAC booklet.
Does the Green Up Vermont Scholarship require FAFSA?
No. The VSAC booklet lists the Unified Scholarship Application, essay #1, recommendation letter #2, and Green Up coordinator certification. FAFSA is not among required documents for GREENUP.
What should I write in essay #1 for the Green Up Vermont Scholarship?
Explain why the environment matters to you and how Green Up Day participation helped shape your future goals. Use specific examples from your volunteer team work.
When is the Green Up Vermont Scholarship deadline?
Submit the USA and required documents by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern for 2027-2028 funding.
Can I use the Green Up award at an out-of-state college?
Yes, if the school is Title IV eligible and you are seeking an undergraduate degree. Green Up Day participation is the Vermont tie, not where you enroll.
What Green Up document does VSAC require?
A signed letter from your Green Up Volunteer Team Coordinator stating you actively participated in Green Up Day.
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