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Samuel W. Thompson Memorial Scholarship

Award Amount
$1,000
Award Amount
Application deadline
April 30, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC)

Number of Awards & Eligibility: One award offered annually.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This scholarship is open to Vermont undergraduate and graduate students who reside in Caledonia and Washington counties and are seeking a degree in law enforcement or fish and game management. Students must demonstrate financial need and education/work ethic and face significant barriers or obstacles that limit his/her access to education after high school.

Application requirements for the Samuel W. Thompson Memorial Scholarship are:

  • Essay
  • Recommendation letter
  • FAFSA
  • Application form
Additional Information: Samuel W. Thompson worked for the State of Vermont for 39 years, serving as deputy sheriff of Caledonia County for more than six years. His family established this scholarship to honor his memory and life. Applicants must: demonstrate financial need; demonstrate education/work ethic; and face significant barriers or obstacles that limit his/her access to education after high school. Selection is based on financial need and application documents. There are on average 12 applicants for this award each year.

Award Amount: $1,000 annually, non-renewable.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $1,000.

About Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC):
Address: 10 E. Allen St. P.O. Box 2000 Winooski, Vermont 05404
Email: info@vsac.org
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