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πŸ’° University of Vermont Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
17
Automatic
14
In-State Awards
$1,000-$10,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$2,000-$25,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
GPA 2.8+
Official Scholarship Information
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βœ“ Automatic Scholarships (14)

Automatically awarded based on academic criteria - no separate application required.

Akol Aguek Scholarship
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
The Akol Aguek Scholarship is designated for new admitted first-year and transfer Vermont residents who left their home country as a refugee, and who have demonstrated academic talent. Recipients are selected based on review of the admission application and are awarded a merit-based scholarship of $1,000 annually for 4 years (8 semesters).
Dean's Merit - Out-of-state residents
Award
$7,000-$10,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
The Dean's Merit Scholarship is awarded to the most academically talented transfer students (from another institution) admitted to UVM. The scholarship amount awarded is $5,000/year for Vermont residents, and $7,000 - $10,000/year for out-of-state residents.
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 3.0 GPA, 12 credits
Dean's Merit - Vermont residents
Award
$5,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.5+
The Dean's Merit Scholarship is awarded to the most academically talented transfer students (from another institution) admitted to UVM. The scholarship amount awarded is $5,000/year for Vermont residents, and $7,000 - $10,000/year for out-of-state residents.
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 3.0 GPA, 12 credits
Justin Morrill Scholarship
Award
$5,000/yr in-state
Morrill scholars are awarded a 4-year (8 semester) merit scholarship for $5,000 annually.
Pathway Scholarship - Out-of-state residents
Award
$12,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 2.8+
The Pathway Scholarship is designated for new transfer applicants admitted to UVM through a Pathway articulation agreement... The scholarship amount awarded is $6,000 for Vermont residents and $12,000 for out-of-state residents annually for 3 years (6 semesters).
Pathway Scholarship - Vermont residents
Award
$6,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 2.8+
The Pathway Scholarship is designated for new transfer applicants admitted to UVM through a Pathway articulation agreement... The scholarship amount awarded is $6,000 for Vermont residents and $12,000 for out-of-state residents annually for 3 years (6 semesters).
Patrick Family Scholarship
Award
$7,000/yr in-state
Patrick scholars are awarded a 4-year (8 semester) merit scholarship of $7,000 annually.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Award
$2,000/yr out-of-state
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship ... are awarded a merit-based scholarship of $2,000 annually for up to 4 years (8 semesters). The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship will be awarded in addition to any previous UVM merit scholarships awarded.
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 3.0 GPA, 12 credits
Presidential Scholarship (Catalogue)
Award
$18,000-$25,000/yr out-of-state
Presidential Scholars are awarded a four-year (eight semester) merit scholarship, which ranges from $20,000 to $25,000 annually. No separate application is required.
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 3.0 GPA, 12 credits
Presidential Scholarship (SFS out-of-state page)
Award
$20,000-$25,000/yr out-of-state
Presidential Scholars are awarded a four-year (eight semester) merit scholarship, which ranges from $20,000 to $25,000 annually. No separate application is required.
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 3.0 GPA, 12 credits
Trustees Scholarship (Catalogue)
Award
$10,000-$14,000/yr out-of-state
Trustee Scholars are awarded a four-year (eight semester) merit scholarship, which ranges from $10,000 to $15,000 annually. No separate application is required.
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 3.0 GPA, 12 credits
Trustees Scholarship (SFS out-of-state page)
Award
$10,000-$15,000/yr out-of-state
Trustee Scholars are awarded a four-year (eight semester) merit scholarship, which ranges from $10,000 to $15,000 annually. No separate application is required.
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 3.0 GPA, 12 credits
UVM Merit-Based Scholarships (general)
Merit-based scholarships are awarded for excellence in academics, leadership, geographic location, and a particular field of study. At UVM, we consider all applicants for a variety of merit-based scholarships; no separate application needed!
Vermont Scholars Award
Award
$8,000-$10,000/yr in-state
Vermont Scholars are awarded a four-year (eight semester) merit scholarship, which ranges from $8,000 to $10,000 annually ($4,000 to $5,000 per semester). No separate application is required.
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 3.0 GPA, 12 credits

πŸ“ Other Scholarships (3)

Alexander Kende Academic Merit Award
The anticipated scholarship award is $9,000. CALS will select two recipients for the 2025-2026 calendar year. This merit will be split between the fall and spring semesters.
Green and Gold Scholars Award (full tuition)
This full in-state tuition, 4-year merit scholarship (currently valued at over $66,000) is awarded to select seniors attending eligible Vermont high schools (including public high schools and select private high schools in Vermont, and a number of border high schools). As a Green and Gold Scholar, an invitation to UVM's prestigious Honors College is included.
Osher and Crankstart (application required)
If you are a UVM undergraduate student seeking your first Bachelor's degree after a significant break in your studies, learn more about the Osher Foundation Re-Entry Scholarship and Crankstart Scholarship, including eligibility and how to apply.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Check application deadlines carefully. Contact the school's financial aid office for current information.