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March 23, 2023



Dear Seniors,

 

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 twenty scholarships ranging in value from $200-$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 W9 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 Monday, May 1, 2023 at 3:00pm.

 

Scholarships Awarded by Local Community Organizations – Included in this packet are over twenty 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.

 

Access to all local scholarships is available through this packet or the Scholarship Page on the school counseling website. 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, 2023

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, 2023

5 Town Friends of the Arts-Sandy Gullikson Visual Arts Award:  April 30, 2023

Addison County 4-H Foundation Scholarship:  May 10, 2023

Addison County Eagles Aerie 3801 Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship: May 1, 2023

Libanus Lodge Masonic Memorial Scholarship: May 1, 2023

Bristol Historical Society Merit Scholarship:  April 30, 2023

Bristol Recreation Club Award:  May 1, 2023

Ceres Continuous Harvest Scholarship:  May 1, 2023

Clarence F. Birchmore Memorial Scholarship:  April 14, 2023

Friends of Mt. Abraham Fall Musicals Scholarship:  May 1, 2023

Mt. Abraham Foreign Language Scholarship:  May 1, 2023

Keith L. Hall Memorial Scholarship:  April 21, 2023

Libanus Chapter #47 Order of the Eastern Star:  May 4, 2023

Middlebury Battell Scholarship for Addison County Young Women:  May 1, 2023

Middlebury Community Players Scholarship:  April 17, 2023

Monkton Boy Scout Troop 525:  May 6, 2023

OMYA Academic Scholarship:  April 7, 2023

Ray E. Davison Scholarship:  April 1, 2023

Sons of the American Legion Chris Rockwood:  May 1, 2023   

Sons of the American Legion Vocational:  May 1, 2023 

Tari Shattuck Education Foundation Scholarship:  May 1, 2023

The American Legion Auxiliary, Post 19:  May 1, 2023

The American Legion, Post 19:  May 1, 2023 

The American Legion Auxiliary, Post 19, Connie LaRose Scholarship:  May 1, 2023

United Way of Addison County "Live United" Volunteer Scholarship Award:  May 8, 2023



Additional scholarships available to Mount Abraham seniors!




NEFCU Nursing Scholarship

$3,000 - 3 Awards

 

In recognition of the importance of the nursing profession to our members and our community, NEFCU is proud to support and assist individuals who wish to pursue a nursing career through financial scholarships for appropriate training at accredited institutions. NEFCU awards three $3,000 scholarships yearly to NEFCU members applying to or enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate nursing program.

 

 

Direct link to the application: NEFCU Nursing Scholarship Application

NEFCU’s Scholarship page: NEFCU Scholarship Page

 

All applications must be postmarked by April 21, 2023.

 
NEFCU Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Scholarship
$3,000 - 3 Awards
 
Inspired by the National Science Foundation, NEFCU is helping to increase the number
of individuals who choose careers in the hard sciences by providing annual scholarships
to applicants who best demonstrate their commitment to science, technology, engineering
or mathematics. NEFCU awards three $3,000 scholarships yearly to NEFCU members
applying to or enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate science program.
 
Direct link to the application: NEFCU S.T.E.M. Scholarship Application
NEFCU's Scholarship page: NEFCU Scholarship Page
 
All applications must be postmarked by April 30, 2023.
 
Buy Again Alley
Scholarships to support young adults who seek work training and the education outside the traditional college pathway, such as vocational courses.
 
The application must be completed with all supporting documentation by April 30, 2023 and mail to Buy Again Alley, 60 Main Street, Middlebury, Vt 05753 or [email protected]
 
Buy Again Alley
 
AFSCME Council 93 Local 1201 Scholarship
Current and retired members’ of AFSCME 1201 children and grandchildren who are currently
Seniors attending High School in Rutland and Addison Counties in VT. At least one year of continuous union membership by the affiliated member. The one-year membership minimum must be satisfied by April 1,2023.
 
The application must be completed with all supporting documentation by April 3, 2023 and handed in to Jada Roberge in the counseling office.
 
AFSCME Council 93 Local 1201
 
 
Ray E. Davison Scholarship 
In 1991, the Addison County Firefighters Assoc, Inc (ACFA) established an educational scholarship fund to assist students who wish to pursue careers related to the fire service, as well as to assist children of ACFA fire service personnel to pursue postsecondary education.
A minimum of two $1000 scholarships will awarded
 
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
  1. Be a high school senior, graduate, or equivalent planning to pursue postsecondary education
  2. Be a resident within the ACFA service district
  3. Demonstrate financial need and academic worthiness 
  4. Plan to enter a career in the fire service, fire protection or prevention
  5. Be a direct family member of an ACFA firefighter, active firefighter, a cadet who has completed a minimum of active service, a direct family member of an active member who became disabled or deceased
  6. Include any information about contributions you've made to your community
  7. Handwritten, one page essay that best describes something that is important or interesting to you and why
  8. Letter of recommendation from your school, employer or someone you work with
 
The application must be completed with all supporting documentation and mailed to The Addison County Firefighters Association, Scholarship Committee, c/o Robert Patterson, 1561 Lincoln Gap Road, Lincoln, VT 05443 by April 1, 2023. 
 
 
Vermont Federal Credit Union
Scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded to four deserving students.
 
To apply, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Must be accepted to or enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program at a college, trade school or university (Min 12 credits/semester or full-time equivalent)
  • Studies must begin within one year of receiving award (Fall 2023 or Spring 2024)
  • Be a Vermont Federal Credit Union Member 
 
Entry requirements include:
  1. Complete  application - must be submitted online at Scholarship Program
  2. A copy of applicant's GED or transcript
  3. A copy of the student's letter of acceptance
The application must be completed with all supporting documentation and mailed to the Scholarship Committee by April 24, 2023. Winners will be notified by June 6th.
 
 
Knights of Columbus St Isaac Jogues Council #3664
$600 - 1 Award
 
The applicant must satisfy the following criteria:
  • Be a member of St Peter's Parish
  • Must be a practical Catholic living the teachings of the Catholic Church
  • Accepted at an accredited 2/4 year college for the Fall 2023 and Winter 2024 semesters
  • Have successfully completed their first semester of college with a minimum GPA of 2.5
       
 
Award is based on the following:
  • High school transcripts
  • Class ranking
  • Parish/school/community activities
  • Ability to succeed in college or advanced education
  • Responses to essay questions
  • Personal interview with the Council Scholarship Committee
 
 
The application must be completed with all supporting documentation and mailed to:
Mr. William Scott, 79 Quaker Street, North Ferrisburgh, VT 05473 by June 1, 2023
 
 
 
The American Legion 
This year, they are offering the following scholarships:
  • 1 scholarship - Department of Vermont Award - $1500
  • 1 scholarship - Department of Commander Award - $1000
  • 10 scholarships - General Award - $500 each
 
Eligibility: Seniors attending a Vermont Secondary School, or a similar school in an adjoining state, whose parents are legal residents of Vermont or seniors residing in an adjacent state whose normal high school attendance are is a Vermont Secondary School. Must be a US resident. 
 
Entry requirements include: 
  1. Complete The American Legion scholarship application 
  2. A copy of applicant's transcript
  3. Two letters of recommendation from high school staff
Direct link to The American Legion The American Legion
Direct link to the application -  Scholarship Program
 
The application must be completed with all supporting documentation and mailed to
The American Legion, Dept of Vermont Education and Scholarship Committee, PO Box 396, Montpelier, VT 05601-0396 by April 1, 2023
 
 
Folds of Honor Scholarship
$5,000 – 100 Awards 

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
  • Be a family member of US military personnel
  • Be enrolled or planning to enroll in a program of study at an accredited college or university, or an accredited technical or trade school program, which results in a certificate or license
 
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/19711/folds-of-honor-scholarship
 
Deadline: March 31, 2023
 
 
Orchard Scholarship for Women of Color in STEM
$2,500 - 3 Awards 

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
  • Be a female high school senior of color interested in pursuing a STEM degree in college, OR a female undergraduate college sophomore or junior of color currently pursuing a STEM degree
  • Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale

Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20720/orchard-scholarship-for-women-of-color-in-stem
 
Deadline: April 1, 2023
 
 
Lift Parts Express Scholarship
$500 – 1 Award

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
  • Be a current senior in High School and a legal resident of the United States
  • Be enrolled or expected to be enrolled by the Fall of 2023

Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10417/lift_parts_express_scholarship
 
Deadline: April 30, 2023
 
 
Overcoming Disability Scholarship
$2,500 - 2 Awards 

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
  • Be attending an accredited college or university for the Fall 2023 semester.
  • Be at least 17 years of age and have a physical or psychological disability.

Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20785/overcoming-disability-scholarship
 
Deadline: April 13, 2023
 
 
American Bus Association Foundation Scholarships
$5,000 - 21 Awards 

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
  • Be a freshman, sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student in college, university, or professional training school in the fall of the upcoming year and carry a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20870/american-bus-association-foundation-scholarships
 
Deadline: April 14, 2023
 
 
Abbott Painters Scholarship Program
$500 - 1 Award 

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
  • Be attending college or university on a full-time or part-time basis no later than September 2023
  • Have achieved a GPA of 2.75 or greater during their last academic year

Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/19875/abbott_painters_scholarship_program
 
Deadline: April 30, 2023
 
 
Review It Scholarship
$1,000 - 1 Award 

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
  • Be attending college or university no later than September of 2023
  • Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater and plan on attending a school in the United States

Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13677/review_it_scholarship
 
Deadline: May 15, 2023
 
 
Healthy Communities Scholarship
$1,000 - 1 Award 

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
  • Be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to helping others and be able to describe personal examples of a time you have encouraged sustainable and local health-initiatives in your community
  • Be in good academic standing and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/18132/healthy_communities_scholarship
 
Deadline: May 31, 2023
Winona Smith Scholarship
$1500 - 4 Awards
 
Every year, the League of Women Voters Education Fund awards scholarships, in the amount of $1,500, to four Vermont high school graduates for college tuition, vocational training, and/or other career-oriented preparation. Selection is based on civic participation, community service, school activities, financial need, and teacher recommendations. In addition, applicants must demonstrate civic ideals by writing two essays, one on voting right issues and, the other, on recent national or international events. View a video from 2020 scholarship recipient, Audrey Grant
 
Scholarship recipients will be  selected  by June 1, 2023. Both they and their schools will be notified. We would like to present recipients with their awards on School Honors Day if possible.

 

If there are questions, please email [email protected].

 
Application and Teacher Recommendation
 
Deadline: May 1st
 
ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES
VSAC.org
Scholarships.com
Fastweb.com
Scholarships360.org
Collegebound.org
Scholarship Institute.org
studentscholarships.org/newsletters.org
 
 
 
 
Vermont Lions Hart Memorial Award 
$1000 - 1 Award
 
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.
 
Entry requirements include:
  1. Complete Application with essay
  2. A copy of applicants transcript
  3. A letter of recommendation from a teacher
  4. A letter of recommendation from a doctor overseeing your care
  5. College acceptance letter
  6. Completed financial need form
  7. Signed HIPPA release form
The application must be completed with all supporting documentation and mailed to
The Hart Memorial Award, c/o Cathy Coulombe, 18 Golf Course Road, Richford, VT 05476
by March 8, 2023
 

 

 

2022 Scholarships

Buy Again Alley- Part of Buy Again Alley's mission is to provide scholarships to support young adults who seek work training and education outside the traditional college pathway, such as post high school Vocational Education courses. Please send or email your application by May 20, 2022 to Jutta Miska at: Buy Again Alley, PO Box 283, Middlebury, VT 05753- [email protected] 

 

Drive for Excellence Contest Sigh Ups- Burlington Subaru and Burlington Hyundai 2022 Drive for Excellence contest registration is now open for high school Juniors and seniors. This is a chance to win a new Subaru Impreza or Hyundai Elantra or one of three $1000 scholarships. Please go to this link to register. Deadline is June 30, 2022.

 

Family of Veterans Cybersecurity Education Scholarship Fund- We are proud to be offering three (3) scholarship awards of $1,000 each to veterans and their family members who wish to study Cybersecurity.

 

Lincoln Tech- Nearly $20 Million in Scholarships and Grants. Go to This Website to begin the 20-question/20-minute scholarship test. Available nationally to qualified students at Lincoln campuses across the country. Financial aid available to those who qualify.

 

PB&J Scholarship-Deadline is May 30, 2022. This scholarship is for any student who has experienced personal challenges that may not have allowed them to perform well academically, but still had the drive to succeed. There is no GPA requirement, however, applicants are evaluated based on their personal statement and letters of recommendation. 

 

Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund- Deadline varies, so please visit here for specific details. The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund offers renewable, four-year scholarships to students with financial need who display academic achievement, a commitment to serving others (in school, the community or at home), a consistent history of part-time work, grit and passion for overcoming obstacles and/or achieving future goals, and leadership qualities.

 

StudentScholarships.org-Deadlines vary. Please go to this application page for more details.

 

The Completing the Dream Scholarship: The Sallie Mae Fund will award (185) gap scholarships worth up to $2,500 each to minority students and those from underserved communities who are on track to graduate but are at-risk of not completing due to financial emergency or unpaid school bills. Students can apply NOW for the Completing the Dream Scholarship at www.salliemae.com/landing/completing-the-dream.

 
 
Knights of Columbus Vermont State Council Scholarship
$1000 - 5 Awards
 
To qualify you must be a high school senior qualifying to graduate in June 2023 AND a son or daughter of a Knight of Columbus member (paternal or legally adopted) in good standing in a subordinate Council within the Vermont jurisdiction. Sons or daughters of deceased members are also eligible if their father was in good standing at the time of his death. An applicant may be a member of the Knights of Columbus or a member of a Columbian Squires Circle, in the jurisdiction of Vermont and a high school senior qualifying to graduate in June 2023. 
 
Knights of Columbus Vermont State Council Scholarship 
 
Deadline: March 10th, 2023
 
 
Vermont Superintendents Association
Dr. Alice Angney Scholarship for Leadership and Service. The scholarship is intended to recognize one Vermont high school senior with a financial award of $3000. The recipient will be chosen by a VSA selection committee on the basis of the student's initiative in overcoming a specific challenge, leadership, service to community and academic achievement. The recipient will demonstrate a commitment to furthering their education after high school.
 
Entry requirements include:
  1. Completed application 
  2. Essay describing your initiative in overcoming a specific challenge, contributions of leadership and service to your community and academic achievement
  3. Two supporting letters (at least one from an adult within the high school) addressing the same criteria
  4. A copy of applicant's transcript
  5. Provide a statement outlining your post-secondary plans
The application must be completed with all supporting documentation and mailed to Angney Scholarship Selection Committee, Vermont Superintendents Association, 2 Prospect Street, Suite 2, Montpelier, Vt 05602 OR emailed to [email protected] by noon, Monday, March 13, 2023. 
 
 
Cat Zingano Overcoming Loss Scholarship
$10,200 - 1 Award 

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
  • Be a current high school or college student
  • Be fighting through their own loss of a close family member, legal guardian, or loved one

Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20511/cat-zingano-overcoming-loss-scholarship
 
Deadline: March 17, 2023
 
 
Blacks at Microsoft Scholarships
$20,000 - 50 Awards 

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
  • Be a US-based high school senior of African descent (African American, African, Ethiopian, etc.).
  • Plan to pursue a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, computer information systems, or select business programs (such as finance, business administration, or marketing)

Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12297/blacks-at-microsoft-scholarships
 
Deadline: March 15, 2023