Scholarships
The Mt. Abraham Awards and Scholarship Committee is excited to announce that applications are now available for over 40 local scholarships! All seniors are welcome to apply. Please read the following information carefully as this letter will describe the application process for two types of scholarships that are outlined below.
Mt. Abraham Scholarship Application - Completion of this application gives access to more than 15 scholarships ranging in value from $400-$5000. The Mt. Abraham Awards and Scholarship Committee selects qualified applicants for each of these awards based on criteria outlined for each scholarship. All graduating seniors are strongly urged to complete this application. It is the philosophy of the committee that any qualified applicant who submits this application on time will receive an award. Applicants for this pool of scholarships are required to complete IRS Form W-9 as part of their application. The superintendent’s office requires this form in order to pay recipients. The deadline for submission of this application is Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 3:00pm.
Scholarships Awarded by Local Community Organizations – There are over twenty five different scholarships offered by local organizations. Please pay close attention to the requirements of each individual application and instructions for submission. Deadlines for these scholarships will vary. Some are as early as April 1st.
Please take care and time when filling out these applications. The neatness, thoroughness, and overall quality of your application is extremely important. If the application requires that you enclose your transcript, please request it from Jada Roberge (school registrar) at least two days ahead of stated deadlines. If you have any questions, or need assistance with these applications, please see your school counselor.
Thank you for participating in the local scholarship program!
Access to the complete local scholarship packet:
Mt. Abraham Local Scholarship Packet
Mt. Abraham scholarship application:
Mt. Abraham Scholarship Application: May 1, 2025
Students must also complete a W-9 as part of this application: Form W-9
Individual local scholarship applications included in the packet above with deadlines indicated:
5 Town Friends of the Arts-Performing Arts Award: April 30, 2025
5 Town Friends of the Arts-Sandy Gullikson Visual Arts Award: April 30, 2025
Addison County 4-H Foundation Scholarship: May 10, 2025
Addison County Eagles Aerie 3801 Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship: April 17, 2025
Libanus Lodge Masonic Memorial Scholarship: May 1, 2025
Bristol Historical Society Merit Scholarship: April 12, 2025
Bristol Recreation Club Award: May 1, 2025
Ceres Continuous Harvest Scholarship: May 1, 2025
Clarence F. Birchmore Memorial Scholarship: April 11, 2025
Fraternal Order of Eagles Scholarship: April 30, 2025
Friends of Mt. Abe Musical Theatre Scholarship: May 1, 2025
John S. Roberts Foreign Language Scholarship: May 1, 2025
Keith L. Hall Memorial Scholarship: April 30, 2025
Libanus Chapter #47 Order of the Eastern Star: May 7, 2025
Middlebury Community Players Scholarship: April 15, 2025
Monkton Troop 525: April 30, 2025
OMYA Academic Scholarship: April 25, 2025
Ray E. Davison Scholarship: April 1, 2025
Sons of the American Legion Chris Rockwood Memorial Scholarship: May 1, 2025
Sons of the American Legion Vocational Scholarship: May 1, 2025
Tari Shattuck Education Foundation Scholarship: May 1, 2025
The American Legion Auxiliary, Post 19: May 1, 2025
The American Legion, Post 19 Scholarship: May 1, 2025
The American Legion Auxiliary, Post 19, Connie LaRose Scholarship: May 1, 2025
United Way of Addison County Youth Volunteer Scholarship: May 5, 2025
Additional scholarships available to Mt. Abraham seniors:
The Vermont Lions Hart Memorial award is presented to a graduating high school senior that has a disability or debilitating illness, either physically or mentally, and is planning to attend college upon graduating high school. The recipient of the award will receive a $1,000 to further their education and will also be honored with a Vermont Lions Hart Memorial plaque. Due on or before May 8th, 2025
Eligibility:
To be eligible to receive this scholarship the applicant must:
- High school senior planning to attend college.
- Addison County Resident.
- Exhibit academic worthiness.
Scholarship Award:
The Award amount will be $500. The amount will be payable and sent directly to the recipient upon notification to the committee that they are continuing their second semester. The award(s) will be announced in June.
Deadline
Completed applications must be received by June 1st to be considered for the forthcoming academic year. This is a word document that can be used to fill out the application by having a copy emailed to you using [email protected]. Please send a hard copy.SEND COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO:
ACFB Scholarship Committee
Attn: Bill Scott
79 Quaker Street
Ferrisburgh, VT 05473
(802-881-8836)