💰 Vermont State University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships

Automatic

In-State Awards

$1,000-$2,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$3,500-$5,000/yr

Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit

Requirements vary by scholarship

Vermont State University offers 4 merit scholarships. Awards run $3,500-$5,000/yr for out-of-state students. Against tuition of $20,688, students receiving the largest award pay about $15,688 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Vermont State University

Tuition & fees

$20,688

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Largest annual award

$5,000

Students receiving it pay about

$15,688/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $13,618), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information

View complete details on Vermont State University's website

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Automatic merit scholarships at Vermont State University — no separate application

4 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

International Student Scholarship

Open to eligible international students, this competitive scholarship awards up to $3,500 per year.

Eligibility: Open to eligible international students, this competitive scholarship awards up to $3,500 per year.

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Out-of-state campus/program-specific award

Award

$5,000/yr out-of-state

Out-of-state students enrolling in the 2025-26 academic year who will live on campus are eligible for a $5,000 scholarship for select programs on select campuses.

Eligibility: Out-of-state students enrolling in the 2025-26 academic year who will live on campus are eligible for a $5,000 scholarship for select programs on select campuses.

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Residents outside of Vermont

Award

$3,500-$5,000/yr out-of-state

This renewable, merit-based scholarship awards up to $5,000 for out-of-state students and up to $2,000 for in-state students.

Eligibility: New students with a strong academic foundation will be considered for the Better Together Scholarship. Core academic performance is used to determine scholarship level.

📋 Scholarship is renewable provided satisfactory academic progress is maintained. Source ↗

Vermont Residents & NEBHE Tuition Students

Award

$1,000-$2,000/yr in-state

This renewable, merit-based scholarship awards up to $5,000 for out-of-state students and up to $2,000 for in-state students.

Eligibility: New students with a strong academic foundation will be considered for the Better Together Scholarship. Core academic performance is used to determine scholarship level.

📋 Scholarship is renewable provided satisfactory academic progress is maintained. Source ↗

Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Vermont State University

Regular Decision

Rolling

Common questions about Vermont State University scholarships

How much merit aid does Vermont State University give?

Published awards range $3,500-$5,000/yr. Vermont State University lists 4 merit scholarships in total.

Does Vermont State University give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $3,500-$5,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Vermont State University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 24% of tuition.

When is the scholarship deadline at Vermont State University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is Rolling. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

💡 Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Vermont State University's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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