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MeritAid
Free resource for helping students find merit-based scholarship opportunities
from colleges before they apply.
www.meritaid.com
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KFC Colonel's Scholars
Program
| Deadline |
February 10, 2010 |
| Category |
Financial Need |
| Value |
up to $5,000 |
Criteria:
- Graduating from high school this academic year (between 12/1/09
- 8/31/10)
- Enrolling in a public, in-state college or university (start date
no later than 9/30/10)
- U.S. citizenship
- Intend to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree
- Academic achievement (minimum GPA of 2.75)
Application: online.
www.kfcscholars.org
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The American Legion
| Deadline |
Various (Jan - Apr) |
| Category |
Various |
| Value |
up to $1,500 |
Criteria:
- Residence within Vermont or an adjoining state.
- Attend a Vermont Secondary School
- Must be accepted at an approved and accredited school or college
at the time of consideration.
For more information go to:
www.legionvthq.com
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St. Andrew's Society of Vermont
Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
| Deadline |
February 3, 2010 |
| Category |
Restricted Need/Financial Aid |
| Value |
$500 |
Criteria:
- Vermont resident or a St. Andrew's Society of Vermont member or
a member of their family
- Plans to enroll in an associate's or a batchelor's degree program.
For more information:
www.standrewssocietyofvermont.org
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2010 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award
| Deadline |
December 31, 2009 |
| Category |
Entrepreneurs |
| Value |
$1,000 - $10,000 |
Criteria:
- NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards are open to any graduating high school
senior entering their freshman year fall 2010 at an accredited (not
for profit) two- or four-year university, college or vocational/technical
institute.
For more information:
www.NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award
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AEMP Foundation Scholarship
| Deadline |
May 1, 2010 |
| Category |
Major Specific
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| Value |
up to $2,000 |
Criteria:
- Have an interest in a career as a heavy equipment technician
- Maintain a 2.0 GPA throughout high school
- Plan to attend a college or vo-tech program that offers a diesel
technology program
- Provide all require supplemental information to the Foundtion by
submission deadline
For more information go to:
www.aemp.org
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Vietnam Veterans of America Scholarship
| Deadline |
Various |
| Category |
Relative of a U.S. Military Serviceman |
| Value |
Various |
Criteria:
- Relative or student must be a resident of Vermont
For more information email:
www.wemchogisle@comcast.net
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Vermont Grocers' Association 2010
Scholarship Program
| Deadline |
April 30, 2009 |
| Category |
Membership Restricted/Financial Need |
| Value |
$1,500/$2,500 |
Criteria:
- Vermont resident or affiliated with a VGA member in Vermont.
- Plans to attend an accredited 2 or 4 year postsecondary school.
- Demonstrated Financial Need.
For more information:
Donna Hogan, Vermont Grocers' Association, 135 No. Main Street - Suite
5, Rutland, VT 05701-3238
800-842-8503
donna@vtgrocers.org
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Vermont JCI Senate
Each year, the U.S. JCI Senate Foundation ("the Foundation") grants
$1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue
their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities
or vocational schools. The number of grants awarded annually is at the
discretion of the Foundation and must be used for educational expenses
in the first year of full-time study. Checks awarded will be made out
in the name of the recipient and the educational institution of the
recipient's choice.
| Deadline |
January 15, 2010 |
| Category |
Local/Regular and Student of need. |
| Value |
$200 - 1,000 |
Criteria:
- Must apply to your state of residence.
- Be a graduating senior
For more information and to download an application,
see:
www.usjcisenate.org
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Vermont Lions Hart Memorial Award
| Deadline |
March 15, 2010 |
| Category |
Health Restriction |
| Value |
$500/$1,000 |
Criteria:
- Disability or Debilitating illness
- Plans to attend college following high school graduation.
For more information:
Opportunities for Youth, Pam Nichols, 1013 Rt 30, Dorset, VT 05251
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Northwestern Vermont
Vietnam Veterans of America
| Deadline |
Various |
| Category |
Resident and Military Service Criteria - Restricted |
| Value |
$1,500 |
These awards are made to high school seniors qualifying to graduate
in June 2010, to assist in furthering their education at an accredited
school or college of their choice.
Criteria:
- Must be a Vermont resident and a relative of a US Military serviceman
currently serving on active duty or has been honorably discharged,
or an active duty or honorably discharged Vermont National Guardsman
who is also a resident of Vermont.
Eligible students must request in writing or by email,
a copy of the application procedures for the scholarship grants from:
College Scholarship Program, VVA Chapter 753, PO Box 965, St. Albans,
VT 05478
e-mail: wemchogisle@comcast.net.
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Sons of the American Legion
| Deadline |
April 15, 2010 |
| Category |
Membership required |
| Value |
$1,000 |
Criteria
- Relative is a member of the American Legion Family
- Attend a trade school or technical college.
For more information:
Scholarship Committee, 50 Truell Road, White River Junction, VT 05001
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2010 Tylenol Scholarship Program
| Deadline |
May 14, 2010 |
| Category |
Healthcare Major |
| Value |
$5,000 - $10,000 |
Criteria
- Must be pursuing a career in healthcare,
For more information:
www.tylenol.com
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Fletcher Brush Memorial Scholarship Fund
| Deadline |
April 15, 2010 |
| Category |
Local |
| Value |
$1000 |
Criteria:
- Plans to attend college following high school graduation.
- See the application requirements for applicable criteria.
For more information:
www.brushscholarship.org
Applications can be found in the Guidance Office.
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Shaw-Worth Memorial
Scholarship - The Humane Society of the United States
| Deadline |
March 25, 2010 |
| Category |
Local/Animal Protection |
| Value |
$2,000 |
Criteria:
- Long-term direct work on behalf of animals
- Humane attitude, understanding of human ethics, past performance
on behalf of animals
- Be a graduating senior
For more information:
HSUS New England Regional Office
Abigail Tefft (802)368-2790
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Vermont Golf Association
Scholarship
| Deadline |
April 20, 2010 |
| Category |
Financial Need and connection to the game of golf |
| Value |
$1,000/4 years |
Criteria:
- Residence in Vermont
- Top 40% of their graduation class or have a GPA of at least 80.0
and a minimum combined SAT score of 1,500.
- Must be enrolled in , or accepted as a full-time student at a college
or university of their choice.
- Financial Need
For more information contact the Vermont Golf
Association Scholarship,
PO Box 1612, Station A, Rutland, VT 05701.
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Mildred and James Doyle Scholarship
| Deadline |
May 1, 2010 |
| Category |
Local |
| Value |
$300 |
Criteria:
- Thetford Academy graduate, Class of 2010
For more information contact the TA Guidance Office for an application.
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AEMP Foundation
| Deadline |
May 1 |
| Category |
Diesel Technician |
| Value |
$2,000 |
Criteria
- Planning to attend a two-year diesel technician program.
- Maintain at least a GPA of 2.0.
Questions? Call 970-384-0510 or visit www.aemp.org
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AES Engineers Scholarships
for 2010
| Deadline |
October 6, 2010 |
| Category |
General |
| Value |
$500 |
Criteria:
- Avaliable to high school seniors and all students attending a post
secondary educational facility.
Apply online:
www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
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Hood Good Sport Scholarship
| Deadline |
March 19, 2010 |
| Category |
Athlete |
| Value |
$5,000 |
Criteria
- Plans to attend college in the fall of 2010
- Participated in a varsity level sport
- 3.0 or higher Cumulative GPA
- Performed community service work in the community
For more information:
www.Hood.com
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Thetford Center Community Association
| Deadline |
May 1, 2010 |
| Category |
Resident Restricted |
Criteria
- Full-time Student at Thetford Academy and a resident of Thetford.
- Active in Community Service
- Will be entering a college or accredited training course immediately
after graduation.
For more information:
TCAA Scholarship Committee, 80 Lyme Rd., Hanover, NH 03755
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Price Chopper Associate
Scholarship Program
| Deadline |
June 1, 2010 |
| Category |
Employee |
| Value |
$500-$2,000 |
Criteria:
- Must be apart-time Associate of Price Chopper Supermarket
- Must be enrolled in either high school or college part-time or full-time
basis.
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Price Chopper's Golub Foundation
| Deadline |
March 15, 2010 |
| Category |
Various |
| Value |
$2,000 - $8,000 |
Criteria: *Application procedure and criteria for each scholarship are described online.
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Members Advantage Communty Credit
Union
| Deadline |
May 7, 2010 |
| Category |
Member Restricted |
| Value |
$500 |
Criteria
- Must be a member of the Credit Union at the time of application.
Applications available in the Guidance Office.
www.maccu.org
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