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Vermont scholarships, grants & apprenticeships

3 scholarships on this site are limited to Vermont residents, schools or employers, and the next one to close is VSAC-Assisted Scholarships (Unified Scholarship Application) on Feb 10, 2027. Vermont students can also apply to all 138 open national scholarships.

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State aid: Vermont offers Vermont Grant ($1,000–$15,350 – 2025–26 range), run by Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC). Federal Pell Grants stack on top.

Registered apprenticeships in Vermont are handled by the Vermont Registered Apprenticeship Program (Vermont Department of Labor) (a state apprenticeship agency).

The IRS lists 1 community foundation in Vermont with at least $1 million in assets; the largest is Vermont Community Foundation in Middlebury. Many run local scholarships with one shared application. For hands-on careers, 3 accredited trade programs in Vermont appear in federal College Scorecard data.

Scholarships for Vermont students (3)

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VSAC-Assisted Scholarships (Unified Scholarship Application)

Varies by scholarship · Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) · High school senior / college / trade student

Vermont residents (unless a scholarship says otherwise) attending college or training in 2027–28; one application covers the VSAC-assisted scholarships you list.

Unified Scholarship Application and documents must be submitted or postmarked by Feb 10, 2027 for 2027–28.
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116 days left

Vermont Trades Tuition Benefit Program

Up to full tuition, fees, books and supplies (examples up to $23,000) · Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC), funded by the Vermont Legislature · Trade student or adult

Vermont or non-Vermont residents with financial need enrolled in industry-recognized training for building, mechanical, industrial or medical trades, emergency services and energy fields, who plan to work in Vermont after training.

Funding is limited; Unified Scholarship Applications postmarked by Feb 10, 2027 are considered first, in order received. Requires working full-time in Vermont one year per year funded.
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Arthur E. Coia Scholarship (New England Laborers)

$5,000 a year, renewable for up to four years ($20,000 total) · Arthur E. Coia Scholarship & Education Fund (LIUNA New England) · High school senior / undergraduate / adult learner

New England Laborers, their spouses and their children (not grandchildren, nieces or nephews); the member must be in good standing with a LIUNA local in CT, ME, MA, NH, RI or VT. Full-time study at an accredited college, university or technical school; based on academics, financial need, activities and essays.

2027 application due May 1, 2027 (mailed applications only); awards announced in July.
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Vermont state grants

Vermont Grant
Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC)

$1,000–$15,350 (2025–26 range)

Vermont residents with financial need.

File early — see official page.

Official page

Vermont grants: how to apply and deadlines →

Apprenticeships in Vermont

Vermont Registered Apprenticeship Program (Vermont Department of Labor)

State apprenticeship agency. Paid, on-the-job training with a credential at the end.

Search openings on Apprenticeship.gov Full Vermont apprenticeship guide →

Community foundations in Vermont

Vermont Community Foundation
Middlebury · $371 million in assets
Website

All 1 Vermont community foundations →

Looking at trade school? Compare 3 accredited trade programs in Vermont.

Frequently asked questions

Are there scholarships only for Vermont residents?

Yes. 3 on this site are limited to Vermont, and the next deadline is Feb 10, 2027 (VSAC-Assisted Scholarships (Unified Scholarship Application)).

What state grants does Vermont offer?

Vermont Grant. Most use the FAFSA, so file it early.

Can I apply to national scholarships too?

Yes. All 138 open national scholarships accept students from Vermont unless their own rules say otherwise.