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Alicia Shanks Memorial Scholarship

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 10/1/2025
Closes: 2/11/2026

The Alicia Shanks Memorial Scholarship provides financial assistance to college sophomores, juniors, or seniors who are residents of Vermont and are enrolled in elementary or secondary education at a college in any state. Students who exhibit the potential to become passionate and dedicated teachers, along with a history of active involvement in volunteer work, paid employment, and leadership positions, are eligible to apply.

Win up to
$1,000
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: Yes
Requirements
  • Minimum 3.00 GPA
  • Resident of Vermont
  • College sophomore, junior, or senior
  • Seeking a bachelor's degree fulltime
  • Studying elementary or secondary education
  • Attending an accredited school approved for federal Title IV funding in the U.S. or Canada
  • U.S. citizen or FAFSAeligible non-citizen
  • Participation in community service, leadership, or work
  • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: VT
    Intended Area of Study
    Elementary Education, Education
    Citizenship Status
    FAFSA-Eligible Non-Citizen, U.S. Citizen
    Activities
    Community Service, Leadership, Work

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