Scholarship Value: $5,000
Awards Available: 120
Award Deadline:
Feb 12, 2025
VSAC administers more than 150 scholarships available to Vermont residents (unless otherwise specified in the description). And we want to encourage you to apply!
VSAC's Scholarships & Forgivable Loans booklet for students planning to attend college or training is available online, and the Unified Scholarship Application (USA) can be completed by logging into MyVSAC.
- Download VSAC's Scholarships & Forgivable Loans for Vermonters booklet PDF version or view online download icon.
- Order a free print version by mail.
- Or request a copy from your high school guidance counselor.
- Learn how to create a MyVSAC account
VSAC also administers several Forgivable Loan programs. For more information and program options, visit our Workforce Development Page.
High school students and parents, learn more about the financial aid process.
Important deadlines for VSAC-assisted scholarships
Starting October 1, 2024
- Review descriptions in VSAC's Scholarships & Forgivable Loans booklet and identify those for which you meet all eligibility requirements.
- Submit the Unified Scholarship Application (USA) online.
- Draft your essays and ask for feedback from your guidance counselor. Get tips on writing your admissions essay.
- Identify the people who you will ask to write your letters of recommendation and share your strengths with them. Get tips on getting your college recommendation letters.
- Begin submitting all required documents (transcripts, essays, recommendation letters, etc.).
- View the status of your scholarship applications online through MyVSAC.
In December 2024, submit a FAFSA
On or before February 12, 2025: Submission/postmark deadline!
All required documents (transcripts, essays, recommendation letters, etc.) must be submitted or postmarked on or before this date. If applying for a forgivable loan, you are encouraged to apply by the deadline; however, applications will be accepted after the deadline provided funding is available.
NOTE: After the deadline for VSAC-assisted scholarships passes, students can still apply for the scholarships that are administered by other organizations. Refer to the "Other Scholarships" section of the VSAC Scholarships & Forgivable Loans booklet for all deadlines open through July.
Before May 1, 2025:
VSAC will notify students of scholarships or the forgivable loan for which they were chosen as recipients. Check your MyVSAC account (click on "Work with VSAC-Assisted Scholarships") for the status of all scholarships.
Before June 1, 2025:
Through MyVSAC, colleges/universities can view the scholarships awarded to students.
How to Apply:
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Scholarship Value: $5,000
Awards Available: 120
Award Deadline: Feb 12, 2025