USA Scholarships
Partial Funding Undergraduate Vermont the USA

Angell Eastern Star Scholarship 2027 - Vermont

Deadline February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern 142 days left · Hosted by Philip and Alice Angell Eastern Star fund (VSAC administered) · Published

The Philip and Alice Angell Eastern Star Scholarship remembers two Vermont Eastern Star members who served the Order for more than fifty years. VSAC administers one $500 scholarship for Vermont residents pursuing an undergraduate degree in business or education at a Title IV-eligible college. You need at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA, demonstrated financial need, and strong application materials. Unlike senior-only awards, the booklet lists this fund for any student in an undergraduate program at any enrollment level (full time, half time, or other eligible statuses). Required documents are the Unified Scholarship Application, FAFSA, essay #1, recommendation letter #1 from a non-relative, and an official transcript. VSAC estimated about 210 applicants for one award in recent cycles. Selection weighs academic achievement, financial need, the essay, and the recommendation letter. Submit through MyVSAC by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern for 2027-2028 enrollment; the USA opens October 1, 2026.

One-time award
$500
Business or education
Undergraduate
VSAC USA deadline
Feb 11, 2027
Undergrad residents
Vermont
How to apply Am I eligible? Official website

What is the Philip and Alice Angell Eastern Star Scholarship?

Philip and Alice Angell spent decades in Vermont''s Order of Eastern Star, and the scholarship named for them keeps a small thread of that service tradition tied to college access. VSAC runs the competition, but the fund itself is narrow: one $500 prize for an undergraduate in business or education who already shows a strong transcript and real financial need.

The dollar amount is small compared with merit-heavy national awards, yet the applicant pool is large. VSAC booklets have estimated around 210 applicants for a single winner. Your edge comes from a crisp essay, a recommendation that proves your 3.5 GPA reflects consistent effort, and FAFSA data that documents need without drama.

You do not have to be a high school senior. Current community college, four-year, or transfer students in Vermont can apply as long as the major and GPA gates still fit. Add ANGELL to your USA checklist alongside every other booklet scholarship you qualify for, then treat the February deadline as firm. VSAC will not consider incomplete files after 11:59 p.m. Eastern on February 11.

Who can apply

Eligibility

Your progress 0 / 7
  • ✓
    Vermont residency
    You must be a Vermont resident eligible for VSAC-assisted scholarships unless the booklet specifies otherwise. VSAC confirms residency on the Unified Scholarship Application.
  • ✓
    Undergraduate business or education major
    Seek an undergraduate associate or bachelor's degree in business or education. VSAC disbursement rules require enrollment in an undergraduate program in one of those fields.
  • ✓
    Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA
    Demonstrate academic achievement with at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale on your official transcript.
  • ✓
    Financial need through FAFSA
    Show financial need using FAFSA data linked to MyVSAC. Complete the FAFSA for the aid year before the February deadline.
  • ✓
    Title IV-eligible institution
    Attend an accredited postsecondary school approved for federal Title IV funding (Pell grants, federal Direct loans).
  • ✓
    Any enrollment level allowed
    The VSAC booklet tags this scholarship for any enrollment intensity in an undergraduate program, not full-time only. Confirm your status on the USA matches your actual enrollment.
  • ✓
    U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
    Meet VSAC citizenship requirements for federal student aid, consistent with other state-assisted scholarships.
What you get

Benefits

  • Award amount $500 scholarship
  • Number of awards One per cycle
  • Tuition and fees Disbursed via VSAC to college
  • Selection factors GPA, need, essay, letter
  • Renewability Non-renewable
  • Graduate study Undergraduate only
What to prepare

Document checklist

Documents gathered 0 / 6
  • ✓
    Unified Scholarship Application (USA)
    Complete the USA in MyVSAC and include VSAC ID ANGELL so reviewers route your file to the Philip and Alice Angell Eastern Star Scholarship committee.
  • ✓
    FAFSA for the aid year
    File FAFSA after October 1, 2026 and authorize VSAC to use your Student Aid Index for need-based selection.
  • ✓
    Recommendation letter #1
    Submit one letter from a non-relative who can address your academic strength and character.
  • ✓
    Essay #1 (general essay)
    Use essay #1 to explain your business or education goals, financial situation, and community ties. Follow the booklet word limit.
  • ✓
    Official transcript
    Upload an official transcript showing a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 and current coursework in your major.
  • ✓
    MyVSAC enrollment status
    Select the enrollment level you expect for 2027-2028 (full time, half time, etc.) so VSAC can verify eligibility at disbursement.
Step by step

How to apply

Use secureacctaccess.vsac.org to access the Unified Scholarship Application.
Complete FAFSA as soon as it opens October 1, 2026 so need data is ready when you submit the USA.
Enter scholarship ID ANGELL on the Unified Scholarship Application alongside any other Vermont funds you qualify for.
Business or education must appear on your transcript or degree plan. Notify VSAC if your major changes after you win.
Ask a professor, supervisor, or mentor who is not a relative and who can speak to your 3.5+ academic record.
Explain why business or education matters to you and how Eastern Star values of service might connect to your path, if authentic to your story.
VSAC requires the USA and all documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern on February 11 for the 2027-2028 academic year.
When

Deadline and timeline

Application deadline
February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern
142 days left
Oct 1, 2026
VSAC opens the Unified Scholarship Application for the 2027-2028 aid year.
Oct - Dec 2026
File FAFSA and request your official transcript from your college registrar.
Jan 2027
Finalize essay #1 and confirm your recommender uploaded letter #1.
Feb 11, 2027
Deadline for the USA, FAFSA, essay, transcript, and recommendation at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
Spring 2027
VSAC reviewers select one Angell Eastern Star recipient.
Fall 2027
Funds disburse to your college per VSAC schedules if you remain eligible.
Questions

FAQ

What is the Philip and Alice Angell Eastern Star Scholarship?

It is a VSAC-administered scholarship established in memory of Philip and Alice Angell, Vermont Eastern Star members. One $500 award supports an undergraduate studying business or education who shows strong grades and financial need.

Who qualifies for the Angell Eastern Star Scholarship?

Vermont residents in undergraduate business or education programs with at least a 3.5 GPA, financial need, and enrollment at a Title IV-eligible school may apply. The booklet allows any enrollment level in an undergrad program.

How much is the Philip and Alice Angell Eastern Star Scholarship?

VSAC lists one $500 scholarship per cycle. The award is non-renewable.

When is the Angell Eastern Star Scholarship deadline?

For 2027-2028 aid, submit the Unified Scholarship Application and all required documents by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. The USA opens October 1, 2026.

What VSAC ID do I use for the Angell Eastern Star Scholarship?

Enter ANGELL on the Unified Scholarship Application. The ID appears above the scholarship description in the VSAC Scholarships and Forgivable Loans booklet.

Do I need to be an Eastern Star member to apply?

The VSAC booklet eligibility list focuses on major, GPA, need, and residency. It does not require membership in the Order of Eastern Star.

Can part-time students apply for the Angell scholarship?

Yes. The booklet tags this fund for any enrollment level in an undergraduate program, unlike many senior-only full-time awards.

What documents does VSAC require?

You need the USA, FAFSA, essay #1, official transcript, and recommendation letter #1 from a non-relative.

Featured

Scholarship Union

More in-depth scholarship guides curated by experts.

Keep looking

Related guides

Partial Funding
PedsOne Youth Service Scholarship 2027 - VT
The PedsOne Youth Service Scholarship, sponsored by PedsOne and administered by VSAC, awards one $4,000 scholarship to a Vermont high school senior who leads community service that helps children or teens and plans college study tied to future youth work. You need at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA, demonstrated financial need, full-time enrollment at a Title IV-eligible college, and strong recommendation letters on service. VSAC requires the Unified Scholarship Application, FAFSA, essay #1, two recommendation letters (including one on community service), and a transcript. For 2027-2028 aid, submit everything by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern; the USA opens October 1, 2026.
Partial Funding
Hildegard Durfee Undergraduate Scholarship 2027
The Hildegard Durfee Scholarship (Undergraduate), administered by VSAC, helps Windham County residents pursue associate or bachelor''s degrees at Title IV colleges. Awards range from $500 to $1,500, with dozens of recipients in typical cycles. You need FAFSA, essay #1, recommendation letter #1, and an official transcript on the Unified Scholarship Application with ID DURFEE-U. Preference goes to applicants from Bellows Falls, Brattleboro, Dummerston, Guilford, Newfane, and Putney. Submit by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
Partial Funding
Amy Lowenstein Scholarship 2027 - Vermont
The Amy Lowenstein Scholarship helps academically strong Addison County, Vermont high school seniors attend competitive four-year colleges full time. VSAC administers the fund through the Unified Scholarship Application with FAFSA, essay #1, two recommendation letters, and an official transcript. You must demonstrate outstanding achievement, financial need, and school or community involvement, and enroll at a Title IV-eligible bachelor''s program. The award is one $3,000 scholarship that may renew for up to three additional years. For 2027-2028 aid, submit the USA and all documents by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern, with applications opening October 1, 2026.
Partial Funding
ITE Diversity Scholars 2027 - Up to $20,000
The ITE Diversity Scholars Program, now branded as the ITE University Scholars Program, supports US high school seniors and community college transfer students who plan to study transportation engineering, planning, or related fields at a four-year university with an ITE Student Chapter. Scholars can receive up to $20,000 total, paid up to $4,000 per year for as many as five years, plus mentoring, chapter engagement, and internship connections. Applicants need a 3.0 high school GPA, US citizenship or lawful permanent residency, and preference goes to first-generation and Pell-eligible students. Applications are due March 15 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time on the ITE scholarship platform.

Always verify scholarship details on the official source before applying. Information on this page may change.

Visit official website