Craftsbury Academy Guidance
Scholarships
We all know that attending college costs money. But don't look for colleges based on their tuition. When you find a college you like, look at all the ways that you can pay for it: federal grants,state grant, scholarships, loans, and more help chip away the amount college will cost you. Remember: there is a difference between the price tag published on the college's website, and the individual's cost of attending.
Some helpful tips when applying for scholarships. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. If you have to pay money to get money, it must be a scam.
Scholarships will be posted when they are received so..... check back often !
National Scholarships
Shaw-Worth Memorial Scholaship- Scholarship will be awarded to high school senior who has made a meaningful contribution to animal protection. Applications can be found at http://www.humanesociety.org/parents_educators/teens/shaw_worth_scholarship.html?referrer=https://www.google.com/
Price Chopper Golub Foundation Scholarship- has different scholarships available, visit http://www.pricechopper.com/community/golub-foundation
Buick Achievers Scholarship- For a high school senior who plans to enroll full time in a four year college or university and who plans to major in a specified course of study focused on engineering, technology or design, with an interest in the automotive industry. Visit www.buickachievers.com Deadline February 29, 2016 Visi
Click here to read about multiple scholarship opportunities for all students.
Local Scholarships (2015-2016)
EPSCoR Scholarship- For Native Americans and First Generation students who are entering or have declared a STEM major at a Vermont College or University. Studetns must have a 3.0 GPA or higher To learn more visit www.uvm.edu/~cwdd/scholarships
Maida F. Townsend Scholarship- Merit based scholarship for students whose parents are current members of Vermont -NEA and plan to attend college or technical school next fall. See Ms. Brown for an application or contact Kristie Ferguson at VT-NEA 802-2242409
American Legion -Offers the Charles Barber Scholarship, the Ray Greenwood Scholarship and other scholarships. For a high school senior who is a US citizen and has been accepted at an approved/accredited school or college. See Ms. Brown for an application
Hood Sportsmanship Scholarship- For student athletes that are good sports on and off the field. Visit https://hood.com/scholarship
SunEdison Scholarship- This scholarship is offered for full-time study at an accredited vocational-technical school, two- or four-year college or university of the students choice. Deadline February 15, 2016 Visit https://www.scholarsapply.org/sunedison/
Vermont Superintendents Association Alice Angney Scholarship for Leadership and Service -The scholarship is awarded on the basis of the student's leadership, service to his/her community, academic achievement and initiative in overcoming a specific challenge. http://www.vtvsa.org/#!scholarships-and-awards/c1g2z
Marlboro College-RENAISSANCE SCHOLARSHIP
Marlboro College is searching for the best, brightest, and boldest students to participate in our Renaissance Scholars program: students from across the nation who possess intense intellectual passions, a desire to leave the world better than they found it, and the tenacity to realize their most ambitious goals. These unique students are hungry for a college experience that transcends traditional academic models. The Renaissance Scholars program offers free tuition to a student from each U.S. state who can most benefit from the Marlboro experience. Are you that student? http://cosmo.marlboro.edu/calebclark/tag/renaissance/
Vermont Golf Association- For a senior who will be attending a four- year college or technical training. Scholarship criteria and application can be found at http://www.vtga.org/scholarship_app.html
United Motorcyclists of Vermont- For a senior who has financial need and has been committed to community service. Must know someone who is a member of UMVT and who would be willing to recommend you. Please see Ms. Brown for an application
Vermont Lions Hart Memorial Scholarship-Awarded to a senior that has disability or debilitating illness, either physically or mentally, is in need of financial assistance and planning to attend college. Please see Ms. Brown for an application. Deadline March 12, 2016
Hardwick Brownson Council 1568- Knights of Columbus - Scholarship for academic achievement for high school senior planning on attending college. See Ms. Brown for an application Deadline May 12, 2016
Court ST Veronica #1273 Catholic Daughters Scholarship- For high school seniors who are catholic and plan to atttend a two or four college See Ms. Brown for an application. Deadline May 2, 2016.
Fletcher Buster Brush Memorial Scholarship - This scholarship is for a graduating senior who consistently demonstrates a strong work ethic, school spirit, leadership and community service. This is also for a senior who has overcome personal challenges or hardships. Please visit www.brushscholarship.org Deaadline April 15, 2016
The Orleans County Board of Realtors Scholarship- For a high school senior who plans to continue thier education and demonstrates financial need. Please see Ms. Brown for details. Deadline March 21, 2016
The Caledonia Maple Association- For high school senior who is involved in the production of maple products and communinty service activities. Must be a residient of Caledonia or Essex counties. Deadline May 15, 2016 See Ms. Brown for an application
Marion T. Wood Scholarship - For a senior who intends to continue his/her education in office-related business program. The applicant must have completed two or more business courses in high school. See Ms. Brown for an application. Deadline April 1, 2016.
Sons of the American Legion Dennis Comai Scholarship- For an student who is planning to attend a trade school or technical college and whose parents or grandparents are members of the American Legion. See Ms. Brown for an application. Deadline April 15, 2016.
Warren S. and Jessie Mitchell Scholarship - For a senior who has demonstrates a genuine need for scholarship and displays proven academic achievement. Must be a resident of Orleans County. See Ms. Brown for an application. Deadline April 15, 2016
The Morrisville Rotary Dr. Phil Chiaravalle Scholarship- For a senior who plans to attend a two or four-year post-graduate program. Extra points given for community service activities. Deadline May 13, 2016 See Ms. Brown for an application.
The United Church of Craftsbury Scholarship -For college bound seniors. Deadline May 1, 2016 See Ms. Brown for an application.
The Craftsbury Alumni Scholarship - For college bound seniors. Deadline May 1, 2016 See Ms. Brown for an application.
Student Assistance Organizations
VSAC: Vermont Student Assistance Corporation:As you prepare to apply to colleges, this website should be your new best friend.FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid:Regardless of which college you apply for, you will complete this application. Remember, it is a FREE application. If you find a place where you have to pay for it, it's not the official FAFSA. Visit their official website to complete the application.
College Financial Aid
Colleges have their own lists of scholarships and awards as well. Talk to the college's financial aid adviser to learn more.
Get a Head Start on College: Dual Enrollment
The Vermont Dual Enrollment program allows students to take two college courses at any of the five Vermont State Colleges tuition free -- Castleton State College, Community College of Vermont, Johnson State College, Lyndon State College and Vermont Technical College. Students can use one voucher in their junior year of high school, and one in their senior year. These vouchers can be also used at other Vermont colleges and universities through a statewide partnership agreement supported by the State of Vermont's Next Generation Initiative. Vouchers will be awarded through the application at www.vtdualenrollment.org on a semester by semester basis.
Did you know that you can start on your college career early and save a little money? By earning 3-18 college credits while you are still in high school you save yourself time in college, and therefore save some tuition cost. There are several colleges in our area which offer Dual Enrollment:
Learn more about Dual Enrollment