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VSAC-Freeman 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: Up to 10 awards offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must be a resident of the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont (Caledonia, Essex, or Orleans counties).
  3. Must be among the first generation in his/her family to attend college OR face significant barriers that limit his/her access to a postsecondary education.
  4. Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
  5. Must demonstrate academic achievement by having a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
  6. Must demonstrate school/community involvement.
  7. Must be a high school senior who will earn a diploma or GED by the start of the upcoming school year.

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

Description: This scholarship is available for Vermont high school seniors who reside in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont (Caledonia, Essex, or Orleans counties), and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Students must be among the first generation in their family to attend postsecondary school or face significant barriers that limit their access to a postsecondary education; students must also demonstrate financial need and school/community involvement.

Application requirements for the VSAC-Freeman Scholarship are:

  • Application form
  • Recommendation letters (2)
  • Essay
  • Official Transcript
  • FAFSA
Additional Information: This scholarship is sponsored by the Freeman Foundation. Applicants must attend an accredited postsecondary school approved for federal Title IV funding and demonstrate financial need. Selection is based on application documents, academic achievement, and financial need.

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

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