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Scholarships in Vermont - AHEC and VSAC Awards
Scholarships in Vermont
Vermont routes much of its private and regional scholarship money through VSAC, while Area Health Education Centers and community foundations add awards tied to county residency and health workforce goals. The guides below spell out who qualifies, what documents MyVSAC requires, and when the Unified Scholarship Application closes each winter.
Jeffords Mary Mills Scholarship 2027
The Senator James M. Jeffords Endowed Scholarship to Honor Mary Jeffords Mills supports Rutland County high school seniors, with preference for Rutland High, who plan undergraduate education degrees. VSAC ID JEFFRD-MJM. Up to $4,000 by February 11, 2027.
Ski Vermont Scholarship 2027 - Up to $2,000
The Ski Vermont Scholarship, sponsored by Vermont Ski Areas Association and administered by VSAC, helps high school seniors who plan ski-industry careers in recreation management, hospitality, environmental engineering, lift maintenance, or related fields. Enter ID SKIVT. Up to three awards up to $2,000. Minimum 3.0 GPA. February 11, 2027.
Samara Fund Scholarship 2027 - VSAC
The Samara Fund Scholarship, administered by VSAC for the Vermont Community Foundation Samara Fund, supports Vermont high school seniors or GED graduates who demonstrate dedication to 2SLGBTQIA+ empowerment, health, and safety. Enter ID SAMARA on the Unified Scholarship Application with FAFSA, essay #1, the Samara-specific essay (500+ words), and a Samara recommendation letter. Deadline February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
Robert Gensburg Scholarship 2027 - Evernorth
The Robert Gensburg Scholarship, sponsored by Evernorth, honors a Vermont affordable-housing advocate. It supports residents of Evernorth-affiliated or listed affordable housing, or children of leaseholders at those properties, pursuing any college, certificate, or technical program. VSAC administers up to about three $3,300 awards using ID GENSBURG. You need FAFSA, two recommendation letters, essay #1, and membership documentation naming the housing organization and leaseholders. Deadline February 11, 2027.
Richard T Gates Engineering Scholarship 2027
The Richard T. Gates Engineering and Technology Endowed Challenge Scholarship helps Vermont-born students or students with Vermont resident parents pursue an ABET-accredited bachelor of science in engineering or technology. You must be a Windham County high school senior or Springfield High School senior, show academic achievement and financial need, and apply through VSAC with ID GATES. One award up to $4,000 may renew for three additional years. Deadline February 11, 2027.
RehabGYM Scholarship 2027 - Up to $1,000
The RehabGYM Scholarship, administered by VSAC, honors Vermont students who overcame a significant physical challenge or illness with courage and perseverance. You must seek a certificate or undergraduate degree, enroll at least three-quarter time at a Title IV college, and show financial need. Priority may go to students aiming at physical or mental health, fitness, wellness, public health, or related fields. File FAFSA, the Unified Scholarship Application with ID REHABGYM, and essay #1 by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
Angell Eastern Star Scholarship 2027 - Vermont
The Philip and Alice Angell Eastern Star Scholarship, administered by VSAC, offers one $500 award to a Vermont undergraduate studying business or education who shows a 3.5+ cumulative GPA and financial need. The fund honors Philip and Alice Angell, longtime members of the Vermont Order of Eastern Star. Any eligible VSAC applicant in an undergraduate program may apply regardless of enrollment intensity. Required documents include the Unified Scholarship Application, FAFSA, essay #1, recommendation letter #1 from a non-relative, and an official transcript. For 2027-2028 aid, submit by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern; the USA opens October 1, 2026.
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.
PC Construction Scholarship 2027 - $2,500
The PC Construction Scholarship, sponsored by PC Construction and administered by VSAC, awards one $2,500 scholarship to a Vermont graduating high school senior pursuing full-time undergraduate study in construction management or civil/mechanical engineering at a Title IV school. Selection weighs financial need, essay #1, academic achievement on your transcript, and a non-relative recommendation. Enter PCCONST on the Unified Scholarship Application with FAFSA by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
Orange County Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
The Orange County Scholarship, administered by VSAC, offers one $1,000 award for female adult undergraduate students who have lived in Orange County, Vermont at least one year and face barriers to college after high school. First-generation preference applies when neither a parent nor grandparent earned a bachelor''s degree. Enroll at least half time, file FAFSA, submit essay #1 and a non-relative recommendation, and enter ORANGECTY on the Unified Scholarship Application by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
NROC Postsecondary Education Scholarship 2027
The NROC Kathy Miles Memorial Postsecondary Education Scholarship, administered by VSAC, awards six $3,000 scholarships to Northgate Apartments residents in Burlington, Vermont who have lived on site at least six months. You need half-time enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at a Title IV school, a Northgate management certification, and essay #1. Enter NROC-PS on the Unified Scholarship Application by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
Norwich Women's Club Scholarship 2027
The Norwich Women''s Club Scholarship, administered by VSAC, helps Norwich, Vermont residents pay for education beyond high school at Title IV schools. Awards range from $500 to $6,000, with about ten scholarships in a typical cycle. Students of all ages may apply, including past winners. File FAFSA, complete essay #1 covering financial need and optional Woodworth Scholarship service eligibility, and enter NWCLUB on the Unified Scholarship Application by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.