Vermont Student Assistance Corporation Private Scholarship Programs

Name: Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) Private/VSAC-Assisted Scholarship Programs

Award Amount: Varies widely across the over 150 distinct scholarships administered—individual awards may range from a few hundred dollars up to several thousand per recipient.

Information and Eligibility:
The Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) administers a broad portfolio of scholarships and forgivable-loans for Vermont residents pursuing post-secondary education or career training. These programs are often known as “VSAC-assisted scholarships”, including privately funded donor-scholarship funds built into VSAC’s application system. Eligibility criteria vary by individual fund but share common elements:

• Residency: Applicants must be Vermont residents (unless a particular scholarship specifies otherwise).
• Academic Level: High-school seniors, entering college students, current undergraduates, or those in approved training/certificate programs may qualify depending on the specific award.
• Field/Focus: Some scholarships target specific fields (e.g., agriculture, health care, foster-care youth, military service), involvement or demographic criteria.

Application Requirements:

• Submit the VSAC Unified Scholarship Application (USA) online via MyVSAC.
• Provide required documents for chosen scholarships (transcripts, essays, résumé, letters of recommendation, membership/affiliation verification) as specified.
• Meet each individual scholarship’s eligibility criteria and any specific fund deadlines.

Selection Criteria:

• Academic ability or promise as indicated by transcripts and/or résumé.
• Demonstrated alignment with the purpose of each specific scholarship fund (e.g., field of study, service, leadership, need).
• Completeness and timeliness of application materials.

Additional Details:

• VSAC administers more than 150 scholarships and forgivable-loan programs for Vermont residents.
• The application for these scholarships typically opens in October for the following academic year. For example, for the 2025-26 cycle the submission/postmark deadline is February 12, 2025.
• A single Unified Scholarship Application allows consideration for multiple funds listed in VSAC’s “Scholarships & Forgivable Loans for Vermonters” booklet.

Deadline:

• February

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