Vermont Scholarships

Graduate students of Armenian descent enrolled full time in master's, doctoral, or professional degree programs at highly selective U.S. colleges and universities may apply. Applicants need a GPA of 3.7 or above (American scale), documented financial need via an official school aid package, and must secure most tuition from other sources. Only one AGBU scholarship category may be applied to per academic year. Awards range from $3,000 to $10,000 per academic year for up to three years of support toward degree expenses. Applications open January 5 and close May 1; decisions post July 1. The online application requires transcripts, financial documentation, and community service references. AGBU has administered merit- and need-based scholarships to Armenian students worldwide since the 1920s from its New York headquarters.

Undocumented first-generation immigrant students, including DACA and TPS holders, who came to the U.S. before age 16 and before November 1, 2020, and are eligible for in-state tuition at a National Partner College may apply. Applicants need significant unmet financial need, a high school GPA of 2.5 or higher, and demonstrated community commitment. TheDream.US National Scholarship provides up to $33,000 toward a bachelor's degree. Some scholars may also receive up to $6,000 for books, supplies, and transportation. The award is renewable annually through degree completion. Apply through TheDream.US and highlight your community service, resilience, and academic aspirations.

The RSM US Foundation awards five first-generation college students up to $30,000 each, paid $10,000 per year over three consecutive academic years, plus an invitation to an RSM information session. Applicants must be legal residents of the 50 states or Washington, DC, at least 18 years old, enrolled full time with a 3.3 GPA or higher at an accredited college or university, and studying business or technology in a bachelor's degree program. They must be first-, second-, or third-year students with no immediate family member from a previous generation holding a bachelor's degree (siblings with degrees are fine). The application requires an unofficial transcript, a personal statement of 1,500 characters or less, and a 30-60 second original video. Applications are accepted December 1 through February 28 annually.

Young conservation leaders in the United States whose community projects address climate change, biodiversity, environmental justice, or related issues may be selected. One recipient receives $5,000 for academic or professional development related to their conservation work. Projects should demonstrate measurable impact or innovative solutions. Prepare a summary of your environmental initiative, its goals and impact, and how the award will support your development, then submit through the program's online portal by July 31.

Entering freshmen at an approved Catholic college or university in the United States may apply. Eligible applicants are Knights of Columbus members in good standing, their children, children of deceased members who were in good standing at death, or Columbian Squires in good standing. Some endowed funds require FAFSA SAR reporting for demonstrated financial need. Awards provide up to $1,500 per year, renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study with satisfactory academic performance. The number of new awards each year depends on scholarship trust earnings; the Supreme Council distributed nearly $1 million in scholarships in the most recent cycle. Applications are submitted online through the ISTS portal (program key KofC). New applications open March 5 and close April 22; renewal applications are accepted March 5 through June 30. The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic fraternal organization founded in 1882. Fourth Degree Pro Deo and Pro Patria endowed funds support these national undergraduate awards.

Open to North Carolina high school seniors who are North Carolina residents with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants 17 or younger need parental consent. First place receives $2,000 and second place receives $1,000 toward education expenses (two winners total). Write an original 400 to 600 word essay on a contribution you have made to your community and submit it electronically through the firm's contest page. Sponsored by Younce, Vtipil, Baznik & Banks, P.A.