MUHS Local Scholarships
Each year, the greater Middlebury community provides our seniors with generous financial support through numerous scholarship opportunities and awards. In order to be eligible, students must complete and submit the 2025 MUHS Local Scholarship Application. Any student planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college or university, trade school or other post-secondary training program is strongly encouraged to apply!
Additional Scholarships
The following is a list of other scholarship opportunities that students can apply for if they meet the eligibility criteria. Scholarships are listed in order by application deadline date. Please pay attention to deadlines.
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2026 Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship: Ranging from $1,000 per year to $7,500 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university. All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional upon the full-time enrollment of the winner in an accredited U.S. college or university. Open to high school seniors. Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks. For more information and to apply, click here. Application Deadline is November 12, 2025.
Hagan Scholarship: The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship that provides up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters. Applicant must be a high school senior with a 3.50 GPA and enroll in a 4-year college or university following high school graduation. Must also work 240 hours from January 1, 2026 until September 1, 2026 and the applicant's adjusted Gross Household Income reported on the 2024 Federal Income Tax must not exceed $100,000. More information is available in the School Counseling office and at www.hsfmo.org. To apply click here. Application deadline is December 1, 2025.
The Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards: Awards 350 $4,000 scholarships to the children and grandchildren of Elks members. Children and grandchildren of dues-paying Elks are welcome to apply. For more information and to apply, go here. Application deadline is February 2, 2026.
AFSCME Local 1201 Union Scholarship: Scholarships in the amount of $250 each available to current and retired members of AFSCME1201 children and grandchildren who are currently seniors attending high school in Rutland and Addison Counties in VT. At least one year of continuous union membership by the affiliated member. the one-year membership minimum must be satisfied by April 1, 2023. Application is available in the school counseling office and here. Application deadline is April 8, 2024.
Clarence F. Birchmore Memorial Scholarship: The family of Clarence F. Birchmore established a scholarship in 2002 in the name of long-time Whiting, VT fireman and chief, Clarence Birchmore, following his death while responding to a fire call on March 16, 2002. His volunteerism and dedication to the fire department, agriculture and the community serve as an inspiration to young men and women pursuing careers or continuing their education beyond high school. Two $1,000 awards are given to eligible students. Any Otter Valley, Mt. Abe, Vergennes or MUHS graduating seniors may apply. The application is here and in the school counseling office. Application must be received by April 11, 2025.
The Harold J Howrigan Sr. Scholarship: This scholarship was formed in memory of Harold J Howrigan Sr. who was a lifelong dairy farmer and maple producer and a leader in the dairy industry at the local, state, regional and national levels. Scholarships are awarded based on merit through a competitive process to students pursuing higher education who reside in northern Vermont. Preference is given to those students pursuing degrees in agriculture, forestry and/or closely related fields. Application is here and in the school counseling office. Deadline is April 15, 2025.
Sons of the American Legion Dennis Comai Scholarship: Open to high school seniors who are planning to attend a trade school or technical college and whose grandfather, grandmother, step grandparents, father, step father, mother, step mother, adopted parents or grand parents, brothers or sisters are a member of the American legion Family. Four separate scholarships will be awarded--two in northern Vermont and two in Southern Vermont. Applications are available in the school counseling office and here. Application deadline is April 15th, 2025.
The Middlebury Community Players Scholarship: The Middlebury Community Players annually award two $1,000 scholarships to students who have graduated from high school within the last two years and who plan to attend college. To be eligible for either of these scholarships, you must have worked with the Middlebury Community Players in some regard over the course of middle school and/or high school, either participating in a production, or assisting at an MCP-sponsored event, such as our costume sale. Apply through this Google Form. Application deadline is April 15, 2025.
Vermont Golf Association Scholarship: Students who have a current and active affiliation with the game of golf such as competing on a golf team, working at a golf course, and/or participating in golf programs or events are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Apply online only here or with their paper application. Application deadline is April 15, 2025.
MikeRoweWORKS Work Ethic Scholarship: Scholarships for high school seniors who plan to enroll in an approved trade program at an accredited two-year college, vocational, or technical school or other approved technical institute in the United States (four-year degree or bachelor programs are not eligible). For more information and to apply click here. Application deadline is April 17, 2025.
Omya Scholarship: Omya Inc., Verpol will award a $500 scholarship to one graduating senior who is planning to pursue a post-secondary education in a field of science, technology, engineering or math. Application is available here or in the school counseling office. Application deadline is April 18th, 2025.
Red Sox Foundation 2024 New England Service Scholarship: This initiative rewards graduating high school seniors across New England who are making a meaningful impact through service in their local communities by awarding them a $1,000 college scholarship. The Foundation will award a minimum of 100 scholarships in 2022 and honor recipients as part of a pregame ceremony on Wednesday, August 10th at Fenway Park. We are now accepting Red Sox Service Scholarship applications from graduating high school seniors who will be attending a 2- or 4-year institution in the fall of 2022. Winners will be notified by Friday, May 20. For more information and to apply visit www.redsoxfoundation.org/servicescholarships Application deadline is Thursday, April 24, 2025.
Vermont Federal Credit Union Scholarship: The Vermont Federal Credit Union awards four $2,000 scholarships to student applicants who meet the following criteria:
- must be accepted to or enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program at a college, trade school, or university.
- Studies must begin within one year of receiving the award.
- Must be a Vermont Federal Credit Union Member.
For more information and to apply, click here. Application deadline is April 25, 2025.
Vermont Retail & Grocers Association (VRGA) Scholarship Program: If you are an employee or owner of a VRGA member (Hannaford, Shaws, country stores, etc) and are attending college for the first time or have a child who is attending college for the first time, you may be eligible. The organization awards 10 different scholarships throughout the state. Click here for more information and to apply. Deadline is April 25, 2025.
Tilly Boulanger Memorial Scholarship: The Tilly Boulanger Memorial Scholarship will award $1,500 to a Middlebury Union High School graduating senior. The application can be found here. Deadline is May 5, 2025.
Mahana Magic Scholarship: A $1,000 scholarship sponsored by the Mahana Magic Foundation. To be eligible student must have lost a parent to cancer or complications relating from the disease OR have a parent who has survived cancer or is currently undergoing treatment for cancer. For more information and to apply click here. Deadline to apply is April 30, 2023, but if mailing must be postmarked by 4/25/23. ***NO NEW INFORMATION FOR 2025
Fraternal Order of Eagles Scholarship: 2 $500 scholarships awarded. The scholarships purpose it to support local students with priority given to those with a strong work ethic and a clear idea of their objectives. Awards will go directly to the school selected by the scholarship recipient and student must be enrolled full-time. Application is available in the School Counseling office and here. Deadline to apply is April 30th, 2025.
The Sandy Mazur/Spherion Excellence in Leadership Scholarship: The Sandy Mazur | Spherion Excellence in Leadership Scholarship awards up to $3,000 to three outstanding students who are aspiring to further their education with college, technical, or skilled training. Click here for more information and to apply. Application deadline is April 30, 2025.
The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship: The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship offers renewable, four-year scholarships to students with financial need who display academic achievement, a commitment to serving others (in school, the community, or at home), a consistent history of part-time work, grit and passion for overcoming obstacles and/or achieving future goals, and leadership qualities. Application is online only. For more information and to apply click here. Application deadline is noon, May 1st, 2025.
Middlebury Battell Scholarship for Addison County Young Women: The Battell scholarship provides $500 to female first-year undergraduate students, residing within Addison County, Vermont. The scholarship is from the Battell Trust, intended to support “the education of worthy young women.” Application is available in the school counseling office and here. Application deadline is May 1, 2024.
League of Women Voters Scholarship: The Winona Smith Scholarship is open to Vermont residents in their senior year of high school. Recipients must demonstrate an interest in civic participation and community service, have a need for financial aid, and come highly recommended by one of his or her instructors. Scholarship money can be used for tuition for college, vocational training, or other career-oriented preparation. Click here for more information and to apply. Plan ahead as 2 essays are required as well as a letter of recommendation. Application deadline is April 30, 2025.
Ceres Continuous Harvest Scholarship: In 2024, two scholarships of $1400 each may be awarded. If you are a senior at MUHS, VUHS, MAUHS, or the Hannaford Career Center and you have plans to pursue a career in a sustainable agriculture or environmental practice that will help to preserve the Vermont landscape and quality-of-life, please apply for this year’s scholarships. Your course of study could include such fields as natural resource management, forestry, environmental science, wildlife biology, ecological agriculture, sustainable landscape horticulture, green building and community design, animal or veterinary science, dairy science, etc., etc., etc. Applications are available in the school counseling office and here Application deadline is May 1, 2025.
"Live United" Volunteer Scholarship Award: United Way of Addison County fosters community service in all community members, but especially in our youth. In that spirit, we are pleased to honor local high school seniors through our "LIVE UNITED" Volunteer Scholarship Award. On behalf of a generous donor, three students are chosen annually for the “LIVE UNITED” Volunteer Scholarship Award, recognizing students who volunteer in their community and who are interested in advancing their education. This award comes with a $1,000 cash award for each student, to be used for post-graduation education (college, trade school, Adult Education, etc.). Click here for more information and to apply. Application deadline is May 5, 2025.
Vermont Lions Hart Memorial Award: The Vermont Lions Hart Memorial award is presented to a graduating high school senior that has a disability or debilitating illness, either physically or mentally, and is planning to attend college upon graduating high school. The recipient will receive a $1,000 scholarship to further their education. Applications are available in the school counseling office. Application deadline is May 28, 2025.
Buy Again Alley Scholarship: Part of Buy Again Alley's (BAA) mission is to provide scholarships to support young adults who seek work training and education outside the traditional college pathway, such as post high school vocational education courses. Examples of scholarships awarded: mindfulness course online to open a daycare at home, purchase of equipment to take cooking classes, work clothes, etc. Application is available in the school counseling office and here. Application deadline is May 15th, 2025.
Delano-Nulty Award: For nearly 50 years, Lyric Theatre Company has been part of the dynamic arts community in the area. for the past several years, Lyric Theatre Company has awarded $2,000 to an area high school senior to help support their interest in pursuing an education in the performing arts. This scholarship, The Delano-Nulty Award, honors two of Lyric's founding members--Howard Delano and Polly Nulty. Go here for more information and to apply. Application deadline is May 30, 2025.
Addison County Farm Bureau: The Addison County Farm Bureau encourages postsecondary education of potential spokespersons for food and fiber production in Addison County and beyond. To be eligible, the applicant must be a high school senior planning to attend college, be an Addison County Resident, and exhibit academic worthiness. The award amount is $500. Applications are available here and in the School Counseling office. Application deadline is June 1, 2025.
