Current Scholarships:

SHS Local Scholarship Application

• Local Scholarship Application

• Deadline: April 20, 2025

RVTC Scholarship Application

• 2025 Scholarship Application

• Deadline:  May 7, 2025

VSAC Assisted Scholarships: 

• Using a single application, you can apply for more than 120 VSAC-assisted scholarships. Now is the time to work on your essays, request recommendation letters, and gather required documents. Don't wait until the last minute. 

• Use this organizational tool for keeping track of what each scholarship requires:  VSAC Scholarship Organizer

• DEADLINE:  February 12, 2025

College Board Scholarships

• The College Board partners with scholarship providers through the SAT®, PSAT/NMSQT®, and PSAT™ 10 assessments. Through these partners, students across all major demographics can access over $4 billion scholarship dollars yearly.

• Learn more here:   https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/scholarship-search. 

• DEADLINE:  Varies by scholarship

Scholarships.com

• Sign up and start exploring here:  scholarships.com 

• DEADLINE:  Varies by scholarship

Student Scholarships

• Sign up and start exploring here:  StudentScholarships 

• DEADLINE:  Varies by scholarship

The Elks National Foundation and the local Elks Lodges Scholarships and Grants

• Information about these scholarships can be found here and are also listed below:  https://www.elks.org/scholars/default.cfm

National Elks Foundation Scholarship: Most Valuable Student

• Applications can be found here: https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/MVS.cfm

• DEADLINE:  November 12, 2024

Legacy Awards - Elks National Foundation

• Application materials can be picked up in the SHS Counseling Office or can be found here:  https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/Legacy.cfm

• Eligibility:

  • • Offered to high school seniors who are the child, stepchild, grandchild, step-grandchild, or legal ward of a living Elk.

    • Student must be enrolling in a 4-year undergrauate degree program

• DEADLINE:  February 3, 2025

Roger J. Sheridan Memorial Scholarship - VT Elks Association

• Application materials can be picked up in the SHS Counseling Office or can be found here:  https://www.vtelks.org/programs/scholarships/

• Eligibility:

  • • Students in the graduating class with plans to enter college to undertake a career in physical education.

• Two scholarships will be presented annually - one each to a boy and a girl.

• DEADLINE:  TBD

Springfield Elks Lodge Scholarship

• Applications can be found in the SHS Counseling Office or here:  Springfield Elks Lodge Scholarship Application

• DEADLINE:  TBD

Oberkotter Family Foundation Scholarship

• Application materials can be picked up in the SHS Counseling Office or downloaded below

• 2 Scholarships Available!

  • • College Scholarship - Download application here

    • Trade/Vocational/Community College Scholarship (2 deadline options) - Download application here

      • • • February 1, 2025 for an April decision

          • September 1, 2025 for a September decision

• DEADLINE:  February 1, 2025

VTel - Foundation for Rural Services Scholarship

• For more information, and to apply, visit:  https://www.ntca.org/programs/youth-programs/scholarships

• Flyer

• DEADLINE:  February 14, 2025

Knights of Columbus Scholarship:

• To qualify you must be a high school senior qualifying to graduate in June of 2025 AND be a son or daughter of a Knight of Columbus member.

• Stop by the school counseling office for an application or download information below

  • • • Knights of Columbus Scholarship Application

• DEADLINE:  March 7, 2025

Dr. Alice Angney Scholarship for Leadership & Service:

• Application materials can be found in the SHS Counseling Office or at this link: Dr. Alice Agney Scholarship Application

• Criteria:

  • • Initiative in overcoming a specific challenge

    • Leadership and service to community

    • Academic achievement

    • A commitment to furthering his/her/their education after high school

• DEADLINE:  12:00 NOON March 17, 2025

American Legion Department of Vermont - Scholarship Award

• Applications can be found in the SHS Counseling Office or here:  American Legion Scholarship

• DEADLINE:  April 1, 2025

Magris Talc Offers College Scholarships

• Two $2500 scholarships are available for students of the greater Ludlow area (Springfield, Chester, Andover, Mount Holly, etc.) in their last year of homeschool or high school, choosing to pursue either a four-year bachelor’s program degree or two-year technical/trade program.

• To qualify, students must be entering a field of studies that would qualify in one of the following disciplines: earth or natural sciences, mining, engineering, environmental studies or management, health and safety, or the industrial trades such as mechanical, electrical, welding, HVAC, and plumbing.

• Applicants must submit an essay describing their interest in the field they are entering, how that interest developed, and what their plans are for the future. Essays must be accompanied with a cover letter with all contact information and submitted to:

  • • • • • MagrisTalc

c/o Scholarship Committee, 

73 East Hill Road, Ludlow, VT 05149. 

• DEADLINE:  April 11, 2025

Vermont Golf Association Scholarship Fund:

• Apply online at:  https://vgasf.org or pick up an application in the SHS counseling office

• Criteria:

  • • Be a resident of the State of Vermont and graduating from high school

    • Enroll in, or accepted as a full-time student at a college, university or technical school 

    • Have a current and active affiliation with the game of golf such as competing on a golf team, working at a golf course, and/or participating in golf programs or events.

• Required supporting documents:

  • • official (signed) high school transcript

    • SAT/ACT score report

    • Acceptance letter from the institution you will be attending

    • 3 dated letters of recommendation:  1 attesting to academic standing; 1 attesting to affiliation with the game of golf; 1 personal reference.

    • Possible interview

• DEADLINE:  April 15, 2025

Springfield Rotary Club Scholarship

• Application materials can be found in the SHS Counseling Office or downloaded here:  Rotary Club Scholarship

• Criteria:  

  • • Academic Achievement

    • Acceptance at a post-secondary institution of learning

    • Evidence of financial need

    • Evidence of good citizenship

    • Evidence of involvement in school and community activities.

• DEADLINE:  April 18, 2025

Laura Cody McNaughton Public Health & Community Service Award

• Application materials can be found in the SHS Counseling Office or downloaded here:  Laura Cody McNaughton Scholarship Application

• Criteria:  

  • • Commitment to the field of public health and/or community service

    • Academic achievement

• DEADLINE:  April 25, 2025

Red Sox Foundation's New England Service Scholarship

• Apply online at:  https://www.redsoxfoundation.org/servicescholarships/

• Criteria:

  • Must be graduating from a public high school in one of the six New England states

  • Must be attending a 2-4 year institution in the Fall of 2025

  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to making a positive impact in their local communities

  • Demonstrate financial need

• DEADLINE:  April 24, 2025

Winona Smith Scholarship

• Application materials can be found online at:  https://lwvofvt.org/winona-smith-vermont-scholarship-application/ 

  • • Teacher recommendation form can be found at:  https://lwvofvt.org/recommend-scholarship-applicant. 

• Criteria:  

  • • Vermont resident who has demonstrated an interest in civic participation and community service.

    • Demonstrates a need for financial aid

• DEADLINE:  April 30, 2025

802 Credit Union Scholarship

• Application materials can be picked up in the SHS Counseling Office or can be downloaded here:  802 Credit Union Scholarship

• Criteria:  

  • • Member of the 802 Credit Union at the time of the application

    • Academic excellence

    • Extracurricular activities

    • Community service involvement

    • Financial need

• DEADLINE:  May 2, 2025

Red River Charitable Foundation Scholarship

• Application materials can be found at:  Red River Charitable Foundation Scholarship

• Online Application

• Criteria:  

  • • This scholarship was created to support students pursuing an education in a STEM field - specifically; computer science, engineering, security, robotics and other related technology fields.

• DEADLINE:  May 7, 2025

Vermont Lions Hart Memorial Award

• Apply online at:  VT Lions Hart Memorial Award

• Criteria:  

  • • A graduating senior who has a disability or debilitating illness and plans to attend college 

• DEADLINE:  May 8, 2025

Robert & Deborah Peeler Nurse Scholars Program:

• Applications can be found in the SHS Counseling Office or can be downloaded here:  Robert & Deborah Peeler Nurse Scholarship Application

• Criteria:  

  • • Academic excellence

    • Leadership/community service

    • Financial need

• DEADLINE:  May 14, 2025

Deadlines that have passed:

Hagan Scholarship Foundation

• Four-year need-based merit scholarship for up to $7,500 each semester.

• Eligibility:

  • • must graduate from a public, private, charter, magnet or STEM high school

    • must have a gpa of 3.5 or higher

    • must enroll in an eligible college or university the first semester following graduation

    • must maintain a 4 year or less graduation schedule

    • must work 240 hours from January 1, 2025 until September 1, 2025.  

    • applicants adjusted household income reported for 2023 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not exceed $100,000

• Applications can be found here: https://haganscholarships.org/application/

• DEADLINE:  December 1, 2024

The Coolidge Scholarship

• For high school JUNIORS who will be pursuing college in the fall of 2026.  

• Applications can be found here: https://coolidgescholars.org/

• DEADLINE:  December 11, 2024 5:00pm (pacific time)

VFW Voice of Democracy Competition

• Eligibility

  • • Open to students in grades 9-12

    • Students must be lawful U.S. permanent residents or have applied for permanent residence (for which the application has not been denied) and intends to become a U.S. citizen at the earliest opportunity.

• Submit a 3-5 minute audio and written essay

• Find more information here:  https://scholarsapp.com/scholarship/vfw-voice-of-democracy-vermont-district-1-post-771

• DEADLINE:  October 31, 2023

Vermont JCI Senate Scholarship

• Applications can be found here: http://www.usjcisenate.org/index.php/scholarship-program

• DEADLINE:  January 19, 2024

Lebanon Art & Craft Association Scholarship in Memory of Alden Burt

• Awarded to a qualified graduating high school senior pursuing a degree in Visual Arts.

• Scholarship Information Sheet

• Apply here:  Lebanon Arts & Crafts Scholarship

• DEADLINE:  May 15, 2023

Cone Automatic Machine Company Charitable Foundation Scholarship

• Application materials can be picked up in the SHS Counseling Office or downloaded here:  Cone Automatic Machine Company CF Scholarship

• Criteria:  

  • • Available to children or grandchildren of former employees of Cone-Blanchard Machine Company having a minimum of 5 years of continuous service with Cone-Blanchard Machine Company, Windsor, VT

    • Be a graduate of an accredited high school, and entering their freshman year of college

    • Be admitted to a four year degree program resulting in the equivalent of a Bachelor's Degree or a two year degree program resulting in the equivalent of an Associate's Degree

• DEADLINE:  May 12, 2023

Horatio Alger Career & Technical Scholarship Association

• CTE Scholarship for high school seniors (through age 35!)

  • • • • For students wishing to attain a certificate or Associate Arts degree of 2 years or less

        • Pell Grant Eligible

• For more information visit:  https://scholars.horatioalger.org/about-our-scholarship-programs/

• To apply visit:  https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/86144

• Deadline:  JUNE 15, 2023

GE-REAGAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: 

• Renewable $10,000 scholarship opportunity open to high school seniors nationwide who showcase leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship.

• Apply here:  https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship-program/

• DEADLINE:  January 5, 2023. 

The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship

• A scholarship opportunity for graduating, minority high school seniors.

• Q&A session Wednesday, December 21st to answer any questiosn about the application process.  Drop in any time using this link between 7:30pm and 9:00pm.

• Applications can be found here: https://jackierobinson.org/apply/?utm_term=FY23&utm_source=programs&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=network

• DEADLINE:  January 11, 2023

Boston University Scholarships 

• Trustee Scholarship:  Boston University's most prestigious full-tuition scholarship recognizes extraordinary academic performance and leadership abilitiy.  Students must submit one additional essay with their application for admission.

• Presidential Scholarship:  This is a four-year, $25,000 scholarship awarded to students with exceptional academic achievements.  No additional application mateirals are required for this scholarship - just apply for admission by the scholarship deadeline!

• Please refer to the Boston University Merit Scholarship page for more information.

• DEADLINE:  December 1, 2022

NIAAA  Student- Athlete Scholarship Information & Application:

• This scholarship is awarded to Seniors only, and applicants must have played a minimum of two sports for at least 2 years each.  

• Although the application does not ask for a transcript, including a transcript is helpful in the age of proficiencies.

• The application requires a recommendation from the athletic director.

• Students should use the fillable pdf.  Hand written applications tend to be challenging, and at times, illegible.

  • • Link to Scholarship Info: https://members.niaaa.org/page/StudentScholarship

    • Link to Student application: https://cdn.ymaws.com/members.niaaa.org/resource/resmgr/files/scholarship-application-2022.pdf

• DEADLINE:  October 14, 2022

JACK KENT COOKE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP:

• Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Deadline: November 18, 2021 The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program is a prestigious undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from a four-year institution. Students must plan to graduate from a U.S. high school in the spring, intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college beginning in the fall, and have a minimum 3.5 GPA.

• Below Please find attached files with the explanation of the United States JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship and the application:

• DEADLINE :  Scholarship MUST be mailed in with a postmark NO LATER than January 14, 2022

STUDENTS ATTENDING VTC NEXT YEAR (2022)

• You can apply for scholarships specific to VTC. The scholarships are listed on their website. You complete the VTC  General Scholarship Application once in order to be considered for all of their scholarships. 

• DEADLINE:  March 15, 2022

Mahana Magic College Scholarship:

• Application can be found online at:  https://www.mahanamagic.org/copy-of-mahana-magic-scholarship?mc_cid=6bef1844c1&mc_eid=550f48cd2e

• Criteria:

  • • Vermont residents

    • Student must have lost a parent to cancer or complications relating from the disease OR have a parent who has survived cancer or is currently undergoing treatment for cancer.

• DEADLINE:  March 31, 2022

Maryann Farley Gagner Memorial Scholarship 

• Application materials can be found in the SHS Counseling Office or downloaded here:  Maryann Farley Gagner Memorial Scholarship

• For students who are residents of Ludlow, Mount Holly and/or Plymouth

• Deadline:  May 1, 2023

Vermont Association of Educational Office Professionals

• Applications can be found here: https://sites.google.com/site/vtaeop/student-scholarship

• DEADLINE:  April 1, 2023

Propel Scholars Award

• Application can be found online at:  https://www.propelscholarsaward.org/general-4?utm_campaign=91f0b82e-89b1-4c86-b3f2-5b72dde7a362&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=72dc174e-e845-46bf-9232-f3ce2679261c

• Eligible students are high school seniors who are US citizens, national or permanent residents in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

• DEADLINE:  April 1, 2022

Regular Foundation Academic Achievement of the Bryant Chucking Grinder Company 

• Application materials can be found in the counseling office or download here:  Regular Foundation Academic Achievement Award

• Criteria:  

  • • Stand in the upper 5th% of the Class of 2022 based on a cumulative GPA

    • Have achieved a minimum combined score on the SAT of 1180

    • Must be recommended for the award by your secondary school principal.

• DEADLINE:  April 6, 2022

SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION: DENNIS COMAI SCHOLARSHIP:

• • Applications can be found in the SHS Counseling Office or download here:  Dennis Comai Scholarship

  • Criteria:

    • • For students planning on attending a trade school or technical school.

      • Must have a family member who is a member of the American Legion Family (American Legion, Ladies Auxiliary, or Sons of the American Legion)

  • DEADLINE:  April 15, 2023

Nicholaas A. Leyds Memorial Academic Achievement Award of the Charitable Foundation of the Bryant Chucking Grinder Company 

• Application materials can be found in the counseling office or download here:  Nicholaas Leyds Academic Achievement Award

• Criteria:  

  • • Stand in the upper 40th% of the Class of 2022 based on a cumulative GPA

    • Must be recommended for the award by your secondary school principal.

• DEADLINE:  April 6, 2022

John & Helen Neronsky Memorial Academic Achievement Award of the Charitable Foundation of the Bryant Chucking Grinder Company

• Application materials can be found in the counseling office or download here:  John & Helen Neronsky Academic Achievement Award

• Criteria:  

  • • Stand in the upper 40th% of the Class of 2022 based on a cumulative GPA

    • Must be recommended for the award by your secondary school principal.

• DEADLINE:  April 6, 2022

Hugh Cota Technical Scholarship

• Application materials can be found in the SHS Counseling Office or downloaded here:  Hugh Cota Technical Scholarship

• Criteria:  

  • • Plans to attend a technical/vocational training program

• DEADLINE:  April 1, 2024

Springfield Rotary Club:  Lew Baldvins Memorial Industrial Trades Scholarship

• Application materials can be found in the SHS Counseling Office or downloaded here:  Rotary Club Industrial Trades Scholarship Application

• Criteria:  

  • • Academic Achievement

    • Acceptance at a post-secondary institution of learning for a major in an area related to Industrial Trades (eg: Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, Welding)

    • Evidence of financial need

    • Evidence of good citizenship

    • Evidence of involvement in school and community activities.

• DEADLINE:  April 19, 2024

Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship:

• Application can be found at:  www.phillips-scholarship.org.

• Criteria

  • • • An entering or returning student at an accredited undergraduate institution in the United States

      • Pursuing a bachelor's degree for the first time

      • A US citizen or noncitizen who has a current lawful presence int he United States and employment authorization

      • A permanent resident of New England

      • GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale

      • Be enrolled in a demanding course of study

      • Demonstrate skills in writing.

• DEADLINE:  April 3, 2024 (early response deadline); May 1, 2024 for regular response deadline

Vermont Federal Credit Union Scholarships

• Application materials can be found here:  www.vermontfederal.org/scholarships

• Criteria:  

  • • Must be accepted to or enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program at a college, trade school, or university (minimum 12-credit semester or full-time equivalent)

    • Studies must begin within one yer of receiving the award (Fall 2024 or Spring 2025)

    • Be a Vermont Federal Credit Union Member.  Not a member?  Those who live, work, worship or attend school anywhere in Vermont can become a member.

• DEADLINE:  April 26, 2024

Sammy Pierce Scholarship

• Application materials can be picked up in the SHS Counseling Office or downloaded here:  Sammy Pierce Scholarship Application

• Criteria:  

  • • Strong history of volunteer or charitable service.

    • Strong leadership skills

    • Demonstrates commitment to their community and humanitarian efforts.

• DEADLINE:  May 6, 2024

One Credit Union Scholarship

• Application materials can be found online at:  https://www.onecu.org/scholarship

• Criteria:  

  • • Must be a graduating senior attending college/technical school in the fall

    • Must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher

    • Must demonstrate a financial need

    • Must be/become a member of One Credit Union

• DEADLINE:  May 12, 2024

Lake Rescue:  Mary Rita Batesole Scholarship

• Application materials can be found in the SHS Counseling Office; download here:  Lake Rescue Scholarship Application, or on their website at:   https://lakerescue.org/events-press/scholarship/ 

• Criteria:  

  • • Reside in Windsor County or a surrounding town.

    • Be a graduating senior or currently enrolled in college/vocational school.

    • Be seeking a degree or certificate in any field related to environmental education and/or sustainability.

    • Demonstrate academic achievement.

    • Demonstrate a strong work ethic and school/community involvement, preferably but not necessarily in environmental endeavors.

    • Demonstrate financial need.

• DEADLINE:  May 31, 2024

Eileen Austin Neal RN Memorial Scholarship for Nursing:

• Application materials can be found in the SHS Counseling Office or online at:  Eileen Austin Neal RN Memorial Scholarship Application

• Criteria:  

  • • Open to any Springfield-area student who has been accepted into a nursing program

    • Based on interest in and commitment to the field of nursing

    • Based on merit and need.

• DEADLINE:  June 14, 2024

2024 SHS Local Scholarships

• DEADLINE:  April 8, 2024

2024 RVTC Scholarship Packet

• DEADLINE:  May 8, 2024

• Fall College Prep Workships at UMASS Amherst

  • • SAT & ACT Test Prep Workshop: October 12th & 19, 2024

      • • • $420

          • Register here before October 4th

    • College Application Essay Writing Workshop:  October 27 - November 17, 2024 (live online sessions 1:00-2:30pm Sundays only)

      • • • $420

          • Register here before October 18th (or until full)

• Middlebury College College Application Workshop

  • • • Tuesday, October 1st  8:00pm - 9:00pm

      • This webinar will give a general overview of the selectivbe college admissions process (not specific to Middlebury) with topics including:

        • • • • Looking for the right "fit" in a college

              • How to do admissions counselors balance numerical information (GPA, curricular assessments) with personal information (essays, recommendations) when reading applications?

              • What makes a memorable or unique essay?

              • Understanding how financial aid policies can differ from instiution to institution.

        • Register here

• Fall Open Houses - visit the college admissions pages to find out when they are having their fall Open Houses

• Go To College Virtual College Fairs

  • • • • Set up an account and register here - https://gotocollegefairs.swoogo.com/fall2023/begin

To sign up to visit with a college admissions representative here at SHS, please speak with Ms. Nancy in the counseling office.

2024-2025 Visit Schedule

• September 23, 2024 - University of Maine: Farmington - 9am

• September 24, 2024 - University of Vermont - 9:45am   (information from the visit can be found here)

• October 24, 2024 - Keene State College - 11:30am

• November 6, 2024 - University of New England - 10:45am

• November 19, 2024 - Plymouth State University - 9:00am

2023-2024 Visits

• September 13, 2023 - Universal Technical Institute - 10:30am  (information from this visit can be found here)

• September 15, 2023 - Lincoln Technical Institute - 10:00am  (information from this visit can be found here)

• September 25, 2023 - Keene State College - 10:00am  (information from this visit can be found here)

• September 29, 2023 - University of Maine/Farmington - 8:00am  (information from this visit can be found here)

• October 4, 2023 - Vermont State University - 10:00am  (information from the visit can be found here)

• October 6, 2023 - University of Vermont - 8:00am  (information from the visit can be found here)

Colby Sawyer College - 9:15am  (information from the visit can be found here)

• October 20, 2023 - University of Southern Maine - 10:00am (information from the visit can be found here)

• October 24, 2023 - Saint Michael's College - 11:30am  (information from the visit can be found here)

• October 24, 2023 - Lincoln Technical Institute - 10:30am  (information from the visit can be found here)

• November 1, 2023 - Champlain College - 8:30am (information from the visit can be found here)

• November 8, 2023 - Franklin Pierce University - 10:00am (information from the visit can be found here)

• November 16, 2023 - Plymouth State University - 8:30am (information from the visit can be found here)

• November 21, 2023 - River Valley Community College: Radiology and Nursing Programs - 9:15am  (information from the visit can be found here)

To sign up to attend a Virtual College Tour with the SHS Counseling Office, please speak with Ms. Nancy in the counseling office or sign up in Power School's Adaptive Scheduler with any of your teachers!

• The counseling office is launching a new Virtual College Tour series during Flex on Tuesdays!  

• Open to grades 9-12 - see any of your teachers (or stop by the counseling office) to sign up!

  • • • September 17, 2024:  Pace University, NY (website)

        • • • New York City Campus

            • Westchester Campus 

      • October 1, 2024:  Rhode Island School of Design, RI  (website)

        • • • Walking tour

            • Campus tour

      • October 8, 2024:  University of Vermont

• Don't see a college you are interested in???  NO WORRIES!!!  Let us know what school you want to learn more about and we will feature them in our Virtual College Tour series!!!