US Senate Youth Program "Hearst" Scholarship

Scholarship for Juniors and Seniors: This scholarship is for students that have in or out of school appointed or elected leadership positions. The Vermont Principals Association: (VPA) is offering a deserving student $10,000 and Trip to Washington D.C. Here is the direct link to the application: vpaonline.org/student-activities/scholarships/ussyp-scholarship/   Deadline for application is October 23rd.

Elks National Scholarships: 

There are many different types of scholarships including those entering the medical field, students who have relatives that are Elk Members and many others that don't require any affiliation to the organization. Here is the link to the application: www.elks.org/scholars/ 

Deadline for application is November 15th.

Doctor Richard F. Parnigoni: Awarding four $1000 Scholarships through the Barre Elks Lodge.Essay: "How will your education/skills impact your community" Email essay as attachment with your name, address, phone number and email address to barreelks@@gmail.com. Deadline April 15th

Betty Cutler Memorial Scholarship Fund: Awarding two $500 Scholarships through the Barre Elks Lodge.  Essay: "How will your education/skills impact your community" Email essay as attachment with your name, address, phone number and email address to barreelks@@gmail.com. Deadline April 15th

Central Vermont Medical Center is once again pleased to offer the CVMC Health Care Scholarship for study in the medical field. Eight (8) graduating high school students/adult learners who plan to pursue a career in health care will be selected for a $2,500 one-time scholarship.

Please make the enclosed scholarship application available to your students (or find it on our website here). Complete applications must be emailed or postmarked no later than 

April 30th

Thank you. If you have any questions, please contact:

Kate Arslambakova at 802-371-4464 | Kate.Arslambakova@cvmc.org

WCREA (Washington County Retired Educators Assoc. 

*resides in or attends school in Washington County

*plans to major in education at college this fall

Please see Melissa Gosselin for application. 

Deadline: April 20th

Phillip M. Nelson Memorial Scholarship

Phillip Nelson was an English Teacher and coach at Twinfield Union School for over thirty years before his retirement in 1999. Well-liked and respected by both his students and teaching peers, Phillip dedicated his entire adult life to being an educator, whether on a court, a field, or in the classroom. He also served proudly as a volunteer firefighter with the Plainfield Fire Department for those three decades.  

Phillip Nelson’s former Twinfield high school students, including his children, have created this scholarship to encourage Twinfield students to enter the fields of either education or that of becoming a first responder.

Students applying for this scholarship should be a high school senior seeking a degree in education from an accredited undergraduate degree program or a degree/certification program in becoming a first responder, and embody some of the best elements of Phillip Nelson’s character:

• Volunteerism, compassion, and community involvement

• Demonstrated leadership and work ethic

• Engagement in scholastic or extra-curricular activities

Please see Melissa Gosselin for scholarship paperwork.

Vermont Federal Credit Union: $2000 Award: Must be a VT Federal Credit member (you can become one now) attending school in the fall of 2024 and accepted into a full-time accredited undergraduate degree and a college, university or trade school. Deadline: April 19th

Application must be submitted online: www.vermontfederal.org/scholarships 

ROBERT J. STEWARD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 

Robert J. Steward was born in a small town in Maine. He grew up on his  grandparent’s dairy farm, farming and logging. He attended college to become an  Industrial Arts teacher, first in Maine and after moving to Vermont at Hazen  Union School. After teaching for over a dozen years, Bob Steward decided to  return to what he had loved as a child, farming and logging. Purchasing skidders  and log trucks he raised beef cattle and worked in the woods, and was known and  respected for his integrity, fairness, and work ethic. Bob became the president of  the Vermont Timber Truckers and Producers organization and served as the  Selectboard Chair for the Town of Plainfield. Bob and his wife, Janet, had two  daughters who graduated from Twinfield, one as Valedictorian of her class, one as  class President.  

Robert Steward died in 1997. A Scholarship was established that year in his honor,  to recognize Robert Steward’s commitment to hard work and never giving up  until a goal was reached. 

You are invited to apply for this $1000.00 scholarship. Please address the  following questions in detail. 

1. What is a goal you hope to achieve in the years ahead? 

2. What effort have you put forth thus far to help you 

    achieve that goal?

      3. What activities have you participated in that will prepare you 

          to be  successful with your goal? 

      4. What are your next steps to ensure that goal is reached?

      5. How will this scholarship assist you in reaching that goal? 

Deadline is March 15th. Submit essay electronically to

Melissa Gosselin. Thank you for your submission. 

VT State Knights of Columbus Scholastic Achievement Scholarship/Award:  Several $1000 Available. Deadline: March 10th.  Application attached.

Barre Fish and Game Club Scholarship: $1500. Deadline: March 31st. Prospective students must be enrolling in wildlife conservation or related major at an accredited college or university.  Please see Melissa for scholarship application.

Going Merry is a warehouse of scholarships. Click the link below and create an account. The more questions you answer, the more you will be matched with scholarships that allign with you. 

www.goingmerry.com/ 

Cabot Emergency Ambulance Scholarship: 

Cabot Ambulance awards $500.00 scholarships to student’s interested in pursuing a career in a medical field.  Scholarships are distributed at the beginning of the recipient’s second semester in college provided they are continuing in a medical field of study.  Application deadline is May 1st.  Scholarship sent to graduating seniors through email.

Central VT Medical Auxiliary is awarding ten $2500 scholarships to high school students/adult learners who plan to pursue a career in healthcare. Deadline is May 1st. Please see Melissa Gosselin for application.

Winona Smith Scholarship in the amount of $2,000, was established to honor Winona Smith, a long-time member of the League of Women Voters of Vermont, who devoted her energies to ensuring that Vermont students receive the best possible education. The awards are presented to a Vermont resident in his or her senior year of high school who has demonstrated an interest in civic participation and community service, who has a need for financial aid, and who is highly recommended by a teacher. Deadline is May 1st. The application can be found online at: Winona Smith Scholarship

Dr. Angney Scholarship: 

Attached please find the documents for the Dr. Alice Angney Scholarship for Leadership and Service. The information is also available on the VSA website. The award has increased this year from $2,000 to $3,000.  The deadline March 1st.

The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund

150 Scholarships available, awards ranging from $2000 to @17,000 per year. Regular Deadline is May 1st. Applicants must have a GPA, be involved in community service, have part time employment and applicants must have a financial need. Visit: phillips-scholarship.org/ 

VGA Scholarship

The 2026 VGA (VT Golf Association) Scholarship Fund will start accepting on-line applications on Wednesday, January 14th for students who meet the criteria as stated in the application. Through the generosity of contributions from members of the Vermont golfing community, businesses and individuals our VGA Scholarship Fund is able to continue its mission of awarding scholarships to deserving students in helping them further their education.  Application deadline: April  15th. You can access the application here: vgasf.org/job/2026-vgasf-application