See pages 1–4 for complete instructions and full descriptions of required documents.
VSAC-Assisted Scholarships
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GENSBURG
Any student
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Any program
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Any enrollment
Robert Gensburg Scholarship
(sponsored by Evernorth)
This scholarship not only recognizes the significant contributions
Robert Gensburg made to affordable housing and education in
Vermont, but also reflects Bob’s lifelong commitment to social and
economic equality for all Vermonters. Bob was a great mentor and
friend to Evernorth. This scholarship is available for those entered into
any college program, or any certification or technical training through
a technical school or college.
Eligibility:
• Reside in an affordable housing apartment owned by Evernorth, a
public housing authority, or one of the nonprofit regional housing
organizations, or be the child of a parent/guardian who resides in
an Evernorth-affiliated apartment
• Demonstrate financial need
• Demonstrate education/work ethic
• Demonstrate community involvement/service
Required documents: Unified Scholarship Application, FAFSA, one
recommendation letter #1 (non-relative), one recommendation letter
#2 (community service), essay #1 (general essay), and membership
(provide the name and address of the affordable housing apartment
owned by Evernorth, public housing authority or nonprofit regional
housing organization in which you or your parent/guardian resides,
as well as the name of the individual(s) who signed the lease for the
apartment, and their relationship to you)
Amount: Estimated four maximum $4,000 scholarships
Selection: Financial need, recommendation letters, and essay
Estimated applicants: 3 Estimated awards: 3
GILMAN
High school students
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Cert or Undergrad program
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Full time
Frank M. and Olive F. Gilman Foundation Scholarship
The Gilman Foundation created this scholarship to promote academic
growth and achievement in order to foster greater individual earning
power and a skilled labor force. Recipients are selected by an independent
selection committee not comprised of Gilman Foundation Board members.
Recipients will be notified at high school graduation ceremonies.
Eligibility:
• Vermont residency not required
• Be a current high school senior who will graduate from one of the
following Orange County or Windsor County high schools: Blue
Mountain Union High School, Green Mountain Union High School,
Hartford High School, Mid Vermont Christian School, Oxbow High
School, Randolph Union High School, Sharon Academy, Springfield
High School, Thetford Academy, White River Valley High School,
Williamstown Middle High School, Windsor High School, or
Woodstock Union High School
• Seek a certificate or an undergraduate degree
• Enroll full time
• Demonstrate financial need
• Demonstrate school/community involvement
• Attend an accredited school approved for federal Title IV funding
(Pell grants, federal Direct loans)
Required documents: Unified Scholarship Application, FAFSA, one
recommendation letter #1 (non-relative), and essay #1 (general essay)
Renewability: May be renewable for up to three additional years if
continuously enrolled full time.
Amount: Approximately 75 scholarships up to $6,000 each
Selection: Financial need, recommendation letter, and essay
Estimated applicants: 200 Estimated awards: 62
GRAHAM
Any student
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Any program
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Any enrollment
Vermont Sheriffs’ Association: William Graham
Scholarship
This scholarship was created to honor former Windham County Sheriff
William Graham, who has exemplified outstanding public service and
community leadership throughout his life.
Eligibility:
• Be a dependent of a member of the Vermont Sheriffs’ Association
• Demonstrate academic achievement
• Demonstrate financial need
• Demonstrate school/community involvement
• Attend an accredited school approved for federal Title IV funding
(Pell grants, federal Direct loans)
Required documents: Unified Scholarship Application, FAFSA, essay #1
(general essay), official transcript, and membership (provide the name
of the individual who is a member of the Vermont Sheriffs’ Association, and
their relationship to you)
Amount: One $1,000 scholarship
Selection: Essay, academic achievement, and financial need
Estimated applicants: 3 Estimated awards: 1
GRANGER
Any student
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Degree program
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Any enrollment
Alfred T. Granger Student Art Fund Scholarship
This endowed fund was established to support a college education for
talented students pursuing studies in architecture, design, fine arts,
architectural engineering, or mechanical drawing (CAD).
Eligibility:
• Seek a degree in architecture, interior design, studio art, architectural
engineering, mechanical drawing, or lighting design
• Demonstrate academic achievement
• Demonstrate financial need
• Attend an accredited school approved for federal Title IV funding
(Pell grants, federal Direct loans)
Required documents: Unified Scholarship Application, FAFSA, one
recommendation letter #1 (non-relative), one recommendation letter
#3 (visual/performing arts), essay #1 (general essay), official transcript,
and an electronic portfolio. Portfolio must:
- be provided as either a website or a single file that provides up to 20
electronic images (please verify quality of images prior to submitting);
- include artwork and/or architecture drawings, a description of
each piece stating what it represents, the medium or software,
and technique(s) used; and
- include your full name and date of birth.
Amount: Four $2,500 scholarships (undergraduate students) and two
$5,000 scholarships (graduate students)
Selection: Portfolio, recommendation letters, essay, academic
achievement, and financial need
Estimated applicants: 78 Estimated awards: 8
Notification of Applicants
Generally, recipients are notified by May 1, if we
have received the funding and recipient decisions
from the scholarship committee.