Frank M. and Olive F. Gilman Foundation Scholarship

Award Amount
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC)

Number of Awards & Eligibility: Approximately 75 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 U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
  3. Must be a high school senior who will earn a diploma or GED by the start of the upcoming school year.
  4. Must enroll full time in a certificate or degree program.
  5. Must graduate from one of the following Orange County or Windsor County (VT) high schools: Black River High School, Blue Mountain Union High School, Chelsea Public School, Green Mountain Union High School, Hartford High School, Mid Vermont Christian School, Oxbow High School, Randolph Union High School, Rochester School, Sharon Academy, South Royalton High School, Springfield High School, Thetford Academy, Whitcomb High School, Williamstown Middle High School, Windsor High School, or Woodstock Union High School.

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

Description: This scholarship is open to high school seniors who are graduating from select high schools in Orange and Windsor counties in Vermont. Students must demonstrate financial need and school/community involvement. Vermont residency is not required for this award.

Application requirements for the Frank M. and Olive F. Gilman Foundation Scholarship are:

  • Essay
  • Recommendation letter
  • FAFSA
  • Application form
Additional Information: The Gilman Foundation created this scholarship to promote academic growth and achievement in order to foster greater individual earning power and a skilled labor force. Recipients are selected by an independent selection committee not comprised of Gilman Foundation Board members. Please note: Vermont residency is NOT required for this award. Applicants must: plan to attend an accredited school approved for federal Title IV funding; demonstrate financial need; and demonstrate school/community involvement. Selection is based on financial need and application documents.

Award Amount: Up to $6,000 annually, may be renewable for three additional years.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $450,000.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Saturday, February 11, 2023

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Saturday, February 11, 2023

Submit by the deadline.
About Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC):
Contact Information: -, VSAC Scholarship Program
Address: 10 E. Allen St. P.O. Box 2000 Winooski, Vermont 05404

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