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Taigh 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: An average of one award offered annually.

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

Description: This scholarship is open to undergraduate students from Caledonia County, Vermont; preference is given to students who are residents of Peacham and/or among the first generation in their families to attend college. Students must demonstrate financial need and education/work ethic.

Application requirements for the Taigh Scholarship are:

  • Essay
  • Recommendation letter
  • FAFSA
  • Application form
Additional Information: This scholarship was established to inspire and encourage residents of Peacham to pursue education after high school. It is the donors' intent to assist students from rural areas, particularly those who are among the first generation in their families to attend college. Please note: This scholarship is funded by an endowment subject to laws restricting disbursements under certain investment yield scenarios; as a result, there can be no guarantee of a scholarship award for the upcoming academic year. Applicants must: attend an accredited school approved for federal Title IV funding; demonstrate financial need; and demonstrate education/work ethic. Selection is based on application documents and financial need. There are approximately 50 applicants for this award each year.

Award Amount: Up to $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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