Grants and Scholarships

Opportunity Scholarships

This program is administered and funded by the College. Opportunity Scholarships are awarded to cover need that cannot be met through other sources. Students who receive Opportunity Scholarships and are eligible for a Federal Stafford Loan and/or the Federal Work-Study Program are expected to take advantage of that eligibility to the extent possible. Failure to do so might indicate that the student has other resources available to cover need. All students who receive Opportunity Scholarships are required to maintain at least a 2.0 grade-point average. Students who earn less than this standard will have their case reviewed by the Academic Standards and Policy Committee to determine whether or not the College should continue to fund them.

Everett Scholarship

The College's merit-based scholarship program, this scholarship is available to incoming freshmen demonstrating strong academic skills and motivation for successful college performance.

  • The College's merit-based scholarship program.
  • From $1,000-$5,000 annually.
  • 2.50 grade-point average and 950 SAT minimum to quality.
  • Application deadline - March 1.

For more information, contact the Admissions Office or view the Everett Scholarship Criteria.

Leadership Scholarship

  • Awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding leadership skills through high school extracurricular activities, athletics, and/or community service.
  • $2,000 awards are renewable annually.
  • Application deadline - March 1.

TRIO Scholarship

  • Eligible students are Upward Bound or Talent Search participants, active in their high school communities.
  • $1,000 renewable scholarships are awarded to help cover the cost of books.
  • Application deadline - March 1.

Presidential Scholarship

The Presidential Scholarship offers students the opportunity to continue their work in community service at the college level.

Southern Vermont College's service-learning opportunities enhance what is taught in class by extending learning beyond the classroom and into the community.

Five renewable scholarships for $2,000 will be awarded annually to eligible first-year students.

The following criteria are required:

  • Submit completed application by December 1 of senior year.
  • High school cumulative grade-point average minimum of 2.50.
  • Solid participation in at least one year of community service.
  • Letter of recommendation from service organization.

SVC Transfer Scholarship

Transfer students from two- or four-year out-of-state colleges are eligible for varying scholarship amounts toward unmet financial need.

Transfer Scholarship Criteria

Award Amount Per Year Minimum GPA
Transfer Excellence Award $5,000 Minimum Average: 3.5
Transfer Achievement Award $3,000 Minimum Average: 3.0
Transfer Incentive Award $1,500 Minimum Average: 2.5

Olin Scott Fund

This fund provides grant support 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 (12th grade).

Federal Pell Grant

The federal government provides awards up to $4,000 per year (2002-03) based on financial need.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant

The SEOG is a federal grant that is awarded through Southern Vermont College to supplement aid received from other sources. The federal government provides the College with a limited allocation annually, which is then awarded to students with "extraordinary need" on a first-come, first-served basis.

State Incentive Grant

Students who are residents of VT, MA, RI, NH, ME, or PA may be eligible to receive grants from their home states that are transferable to Southern Vermont College.

Vermont Incentive Grant

Vermont residents are eligible to apply for a grant from the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC). The grant is awarded based on need. Applications can be obtained from high school guidance offices, from the College, or by calling VSAC financial aid services at 1-877-563-6076 (toll-free) or by calling 1-800-642-3177.

Bennington College Presidential Scholars Program

Southern Vermont College students may study at Bennington College in disciplines not available at Southern Vermont College. For their work, students receive written evaluations rather than grades. A limited number of spaces are available for this program.

Organizational Scholarships

Organizations such as Kiwanis, Knights of Columbus, Elks, Dollars for Scholars, and Rotary Clubs provide scholarships. Students are urged to inquire in their area about the availability of this type of financial aid. One such fund is the 2004 Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund.

Private Donor Scholarships

Southern Vermont College awards annually, to currently enrolled students, several Private Donor Scholarships to honor a donor or in memory of a specific individual. Criteria vary and are established individually for each endowed, named scholarship. These awards are in addition to a student's total financial aid package.

Applications are available at the beginning of the fall semester, and awards are announced at the Honors Convocation Ceremony each spring for the upcoming academic year.

The following is a list of scholarships:

For more information, call the Development Office at 802-447-6327.

Additional Scholarships

Veterans Educational Benefits

Eligible veterans may receive Veterans Administration Educational Benefits while attending Southern Vermont College. The Registrar serves as the College representative for the Veteran's Administration (VA) and completes the Enrollment Certifications for all veterans enrolled at Southern Vermont College. All VA forms for Independent Study must be endorsed by the Registrar.

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