Southern Vermont College Private Donor Scholarships
Adelphia Communications Scholarship
Telecommunications company Adelphia established this scholarship to be awarded to junior or senior students in the Humanities program majoring in Communications.
Requirements
- 2.75 GPA
- Communications major
Alumni Scholarship
Alumni scholarships are awarded as part of the Southern Vermont College mission to support the unmet financial need of students who are motivated to achieve their academic goals and who contribute to the campus community.
Requirements
- 2.5 GPA
- Any major
Estelle B. Atwood Scholarship
Estelle Atwood, community leader and friend of Southern Vermont College, established an endowed scholarship to be awarded to junior or senior students in the Division of Social Sciences to assist them in the completion of their degree.
Requirements
- 3.0 GPA
- Pre-Law major
Banknorth Charitable Foundation Scholarship
The Banknorth Scholarship Fund will provide financial assistance to in-state students who have demonstrated a financial need and who are from families of low-to-moderate income levels. Deserving students must be active in community service and also participate in college-sponsored activities.
Requirements
- 2.0 GPA
- Any major
Alger Beal Memorial Scholarship
This memorial scholarship was established by the Beal Family and named for Alger Beal, longtime friend and neighbor of Southern Vermont College, in support of their commitment to preserving Vermont land.This scholarship is awarded to returning students concerned with the widespread effects of environmental degradation.
Requirements
- 2.75 GPA
- Environmental Studies major
Michael P. Donoghue '71 Scholarship
An endowed scholarship awarded to returning students who are active in the campus community and participate in Southern Vermont College sponsored activities.Deserving students should also demonstrate an avid interest in news writing, mass communications, or sports information.This scholarship has been established through the love and generosity of family, friends, and classmates of Michael P. Donoghue '71, longtime Vermont journalist, former SVC/SJC Alumni Association Chair and College Trustee, and a member of the College's Athletic Hall of Fame.
Requirements
- 2.5 GPA
- Any major
Bill Epstein Scholarship
In recognition of his commitment as a faculty leader in the Southern Vermont College's Business degree program and founder of the Athletic program, the Bill Epstein Scholarship was established by family and friends to provide financial aid to returning students majoring in Business.Deserving students should be active in the campus community and volunteer in at least two College sponsored activities.
Requirements
- 3.0 GPA
- Business major
William A. Glasser Scholarship
In 1997, gifts from faculty, staff, and Trustees created the William A. Glasser Scholarship as a tribute to Dr. Glasser's 17 years of service as a faculty member, Dean of the College, and College President.This endowed scholarship is awarded to a returning, first-generation student with significant financial need.
Requirements
- 2.75 GPA
- Any major
Dr. Barbara K. Keller Scholarship
This endowed scholarship was created by the generosity of Dr. Barbara K. Keller, College Trustee and former educator, to be awarded to junior or senior students majoring in Psychology. Deserving students should be active in the campus community and demonstrate significant financial need.
Requirements
- 3.0 GPA
- Psychology major
Mary D. Mendel '88 Memorial Scholarship
Due to the kind-heartedness and generosity of Mary Mendel's co-workers from the New York State Department of Labor, this Scholarship Fund in her memory is available to deserving students in The McCormick Division of Business to assist with the payment of books.
Requirements
- 2.75 GPA
- Business major
Merchants Bank Foundation Scholarship
Scholarship support from the Merchants Bank Foundation, Inc., will provide financial assistance to students residing in Bennington County who are active in their community and who have demonstrated a financial need. This scholarship is awarded to returning students enrolled in the Liberal Arts/Management or Business Administration/Management degree program.
Requirements
- 2.75 GPA
- Liberal Arts/Mgt. or Business Administration/Mgt. major
William and Phyllis Morse Scholarship
In recognition of their commitment to higher education, William and Phyllis Morse established this scholarship award to enable Southern Vermont College students to succeed in their endeavors. This Scholarship will assist with the payment of books for deserving students who are active in the campus community.
Requirements
- 2.75 GPA
- Any major
Olin Scott Fund
Grant support from the Olin Scott Fund to be used for scholarships for first-year and sophomore men who are graduates of Vermont high schools.Student aid is restricted to Vermont men.For the purpose of determining Vermont status, the legal residence of the person applying for aid is where he spent his senior year (July 1 to June 30) in secondary school (grade 12).
Requirements
- 2.75 GPA
- Any major
The President's Scholarship
Southern Vermont College established The President's Scholarship to assist deserving students with financial aid.This scholarship is awarded to upcoming senior, non-traditional students to help them in the completion of their degree.
Requirements
- 3.0 GPA
- Any major
Rob Smith '98 Memorial Scholarship
This award is given to an upcoming resident senior class member who best represents the ideals and dreams of Rob Smith who graduated from the College in 1998 with a degree in Criminal Justice.Family and friends created this memorial scholarship as a tribute to Rob's accomplishments in education and his fondness for Southern Vermont College.
Requirements
- 2.75 GPA
- Criminal Justice major
Southern Vermont College Trustees Scholarship
As we prepare tomorrow's citizen leaders, we rely on the Trustees of the College to help us meet our unique educational mission.The Trustee Scholarship is awarded to returning students who began their higher education as a freshman at Southern Vermont College and who are active in campus life.
Requirements
- 3.25 GPA
- Any major
Robert Stout Scholarship
This endowed scholarship was created by the generosity of Bob Stout, former College Trustee and Putnam Memorial Hospital President, to be awarded to junior or senior students in the Nursing degree program who are eligible for the completion of their Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.
Requirements
- 3.0 GPA
- Nursing major
Daniel Tange Memorial Scholarship
Southern Vermont College established the Daniel Tange Memorial Scholarship in memory of Dan's devotion and contribution as a Criminal Justice faculty member at the College. This Scholarship will assist with the payment of books for students enrolled in the Criminal Justice program.
Requirements
- 2.75 GPA
- Criminal Justice major
For more information, contact Karen Trubit, Dean of Advancement, at 802-447-6327 or e-mail development@svc.edu.
