Scholarships
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.
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.
- Be a high school senior, graduate, or equivalent planning to pursue postsecondary education
- Be a resident within the ACFA service district
- Demonstrate financial need and academic worthiness
- Plan to enter a career in the fire service, fire protection or prevention
- 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
- Include any information about contributions you've made to your community
- Handwritten, one page essay that best describes something that is important or interesting to you and why
- Letter of recommendation from your school, employer or someone you work with
- 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
- Complete application - must be submitted online at Scholarship Program
- A copy of applicant's GED or transcript
- A copy of the student's letter of acceptance
- 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
- 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
- 1 scholarship - Department of Vermont Award - $1500
- 1 scholarship - Department of Commander Award - $1000
- 10 scholarships - General Award - $500 each
- Complete The American Legion scholarship application
- A copy of applicant's transcript
- Two letters of recommendation from high school staff
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
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/19711/folds-of-honor-scholarship
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
If there are questions, please email [email protected].
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- Complete Application with essay
- A copy of applicants transcript
- A letter of recommendation from a teacher
- A letter of recommendation from a doctor overseeing your care
- College acceptance letter
- Completed financial need form
- Signed HIPPA release form
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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.
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- Completed application
- Essay describing your initiative in overcoming a specific challenge, contributions of leadership and service to your community and academic achievement
- Two supporting letters (at least one from an adult within the high school) addressing the same criteria
- A copy of applicant's transcript
- Provide a statement outlining your post-secondary plans
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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
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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