Vermont Scholarships

Vermont (/vərˈmɒnt, vɜːr-/ (listen)) is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It borders the U.S. states of Massachusetts to the south, New Hampshire to the east, New York to the west, and the Canadian province of Quebec to the north. Vermont is the second-smallest by population and the sixth-smallest by area of the 50 U.S. states. The state capital is Montpelier, the least populous state capital in the United States. The most populous city, Burlington, is the least populous city to be the most populous city in a state. As of 2015, Vermont was the leading producer of maple syrup in the United States. It was ranked as the safest state in the country in 2016.

For thousands of years indigenous peoples, including the Mohawk and the Algonquian-speaking Abenaki, occupied much of the territory that is now Vermont and was later claimed by France's colony of New France. France ceded the territory to Great Britain after being defeated in 1763 in the Seven Years' War. Thereafter, the nearby colonies, especially the provinces of New Hampshire and New York, disputed the extent of the area called the New Hampshire Grants to the west of the Connecticut River, encompassing present-day Vermont. The provincial government of New York sold land grants to settlers in the region, which conflicted with earlier grants from the government of New Hampshire. The Green Mountain Boys militia protected the interests of the established New Hampshire land grant settlers against the newly arrived settlers with land titles granted by New York.

Ultimately, a group of settlers with New Hampshire land grant titles established the Vermont Republic in 1777 as an independent state during the American Revolutionary War. The Vermont Republic partially abolished slavery before any of the other states. Vermont then became the fourteenth state to be admitted to the newly established United States in 1791. Vermont is one of only four U.S. states that were previously sovereign states (along with California, Hawaii, and Texas), given that the original 13 states were formerly colonies. During the mid 19th century, Vermont was a strong source of abolitionist sentiment and sent a significant contingent of soldiers to participate in the American Civil War.

The geography of the state is marked by the Green Mountains, which run north-south up the middle of the state, separating Lake Champlain and other valley terrain on the west from the Connecticut River valley that defines much of its eastern border. A majority of its terrain is forested with hardwoods and conifers. A majority of its open land is in agriculture. The state's climate is characterized by warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. At that time, Protestants (30%) and Catholics (22%) made up the majority of those reporting a religious preference with 37% reporting no religion. Other religions individually contributed no more than 2% to the total.

Vermont's economic activity of $26 billion in 2010 caused it to rank 34th in gross state product. It has been ranked 42nd as a state in which to do business. Politically, Vermont transitioned from being a reliably Republican state to one more liberal starting in 1960. It alternates between Republican and Democratic governors, but has sent only Democrats (or independents) to Congress since 2007. Voters have consistently chosen Democrats for president since 1992. The state became the first to recognize unions for same-sex couples through legislative action with the introduction of civil unions in 2000.

Vermont College Scholarships

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Heart Advantage Scholarship

Anna Maria College

$24,000 Varies See Details

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The Heart Advantage Scholarship is available to students graduating from a community college in New England. You must be planning to transfer to Anna Maria College and have a minimum 2.8 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Heart Advantage Scholarship

Anna Maria College

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$24,000

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The Heart Advantage Scholarship is available to students graduating from a community college in New England. You must be planning to transfer to Anna Maria College and have a minimum 2.8 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Switzer Environmental Fellowship

Robert & Patricia Switzer Foundation

$17,000 January 06, 2025 See Details

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The Switzer Environmental Fellowship is available to full - time graduate students with academic and career goals focused on environmental improvement. You must be enrolled in an accredited institution in California or New England and be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for this award. Master's degree candidates must have completed at least one...

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Switzer Environmental Fellowship

Robert & Patricia Switzer Foundation

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$17,000

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January 06, 2025
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The Switzer Environmental Fellowship is available to full - time graduate students with academic and career goals focused on environmental improvement. You must be enrolled in an accredited institution in California or New England and be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for this award. Master's degree candidates must have completed at least one...

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Carol De Forest Forensic Science Research Grant

Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists

Up to $2,500 April 30, 2025 See Details

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The Carol De Forest Forensic Science Research Grant is available to full-time junior and senior-level undergraduate students and to graduate students who are majoring in forensic science or a related field. To be considered for this award, you must be enrolled at an institution in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New...

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Carol De Forest Forensic Science Research Grant

Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists

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Up to $2,500

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April 30, 2025
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The Carol De Forest Forensic Science Research Grant is available to full-time junior and senior-level undergraduate students and to graduate students who are majoring in forensic science or a related field. To be considered for this award, you must be enrolled at an institution in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New...

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George W. Chin Memorial Scholarship

Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists

$2,000 April 30, 2025 See Details

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The George W. Chin Memorial Scholarship is available to full-time junior and senior-level undergraduate students and to graduate students who are majoring in forensic science or a related field. To be considered for this award, you must demonstrate academic excellence in your program and be enrolled at an institution in Maine, New Hampshire,...

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George W. Chin Memorial Scholarship

Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists

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$2,000

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April 30, 2025
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The George W. Chin Memorial Scholarship is available to full-time junior and senior-level undergraduate students and to graduate students who are majoring in forensic science or a related field. To be considered for this award, you must demonstrate academic excellence in your program and be enrolled at an institution in Maine, New Hampshire,...

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George W. Neighbor Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists

$1,750 April 30, 2025 See Details

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The George W. Neighbor Jr. Memorial Scholarship is available to full-time junior and senior-level undergraduate students and to graduate students who are majoring in forensic science or a related field. To be considered for this award, you must demonstrate academic excellence in your program and be enrolled at an institution in Maine, New...

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George W. Neighbor Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists

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$1,750

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April 30, 2025
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The George W. Neighbor Jr. Memorial Scholarship is available to full-time junior and senior-level undergraduate students and to graduate students who are majoring in forensic science or a related field. To be considered for this award, you must demonstrate academic excellence in your program and be enrolled at an institution in Maine, New...

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New England-China Scholarship Program

New England Board of Higher Education

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The New England-China Scholarship Program is available to students who attend a college/university in New England. You must have a solid academic record and an interest in studying abroad in China. This award covers tuition and fees for up to one year.

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New England-China Scholarship Program

New England Board of Higher Education

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The New England-China Scholarship Program is available to students who attend a college/university in New England. You must have a solid academic record and an interest in studying abroad in China. This award covers tuition and fees for up to one year.

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Intel PhD Fellowship Program

Intel Foundation

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The Intel PhD Fellowship Program is open to PhD candidates at select U.S. universities who are working in fields related to Intel's business and research interests. The one - year fellowship includes a cash award, equipment with Intel architecture, an Intel mentor, and the opportunity to conduct research or an internship at Intel.

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Intel PhD Fellowship Program

Intel Foundation

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The Intel PhD Fellowship Program is open to PhD candidates at select U.S. universities who are working in fields related to Intel's business and research interests. The one - year fellowship includes a cash award, equipment with Intel architecture, an Intel mentor, and the opportunity to conduct research or an internship at Intel.

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Advancing Women in STEM Scholarship

Women in Defense - Greater Boston Chapter

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The Advancing Women in STEM Scholarship is open to female students currently enrolled in an accredited university or college in New England. You must have at least Junior status, demonstrate an interest in pursing a career related to national security or defense, have a minimum GPA of 3.25, and be a resident of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, or...

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Advancing Women in STEM Scholarship

Women in Defense - Greater Boston Chapter

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The Advancing Women in STEM Scholarship is open to female students currently enrolled in an accredited university or college in New England. You must have at least Junior status, demonstrate an interest in pursing a career related to national security or defense, have a minimum GPA of 3.25, and be a resident of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, or...

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Vermont Colleges

University of Vermont

Four or more years; Public; $41,280 average out-state tuition; $16,392 average in-state tuition

Middlebury College

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $59,330 average out-state tuition; $59,330 average in-state tuition

Champlain College

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $42,564 average out-state tuition; $42,564 average in-state tuition

Norwich University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $41,624 average out-state tuition; $41,624 average in-state tuition

Saint Michael's College

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $46,590 average out-state tuition; $46,590 average in-state tuition

Castleton University

Four or more years; Public; $28,800 average out-state tuition; $11,832 average in-state tuition

Bennington College

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $58,848 average out-state tuition; $58,848 average in-state tuition