Prospective, first-time, first-year undergraduate students are automatically considered for the Presidential Scholarship and the Trustees Scholarship based on their application for admission.
Notification Timeline: Most scholarship notifications are included with the offer of admission. For scholarships requiring an application, students must apply by the application deadline and will be notified as listed in the scholarship information.
"The professors here care about their students, and there's a spirit of camaraderie among the students. I am pursuing my passion for research and heading to medical school at UVM in the fall. A scholarship made all that possible."
-Ben Grebber, Needham, Massachusetts
The following scholarships do not require a separate application from prospective, first-time, first-year undergraduate students who are out-of-state residents or international.
Presidential Scholarship
- Presidential Scholarships are awarded to admitted out-of-state first year students who demonstrate the highest academic performance. Recipients are selected based on the application for admission.
- Presidential Scholars are awarded a four-year (eight semester) merit scholarship, which ranges from $20,000 to $25,000 annually. No separate application is required.
- You must be enrolled in 12 or more credits per semester and maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0. Renewal eligibility is evaluated at the end of each spring term.
Trustees Scholarship
- Trustees Scholarships are awarded to admitted out-of-state first-year students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance. Recipients are selected based on the application for admission.
- Trustee Scholars are awarded a four-year (eight semester) merit scholarship, which ranges from $10,000 to $15,000 annually. No separate application is required.
- You must be enrolled in 12 or more credits per semester and maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0. Renewal eligibility is evaluated at the end of each spring term.
UVM Visit Award (Fall 2027 Applicants)
The best way to experience UVM is to visit campus.
Award Amount and Duration
- $1,000 annual award
- Renewable for up to 4 years (for a total of up to $4,000)
- This award will be applied in addition to any other scholarships a student receives from UVM.
Eligibility
- Open to first-time, first-year students (both Vermont residents and non-residents)
- For students applying to start at UVM in Fall 2027
- Must complete an official, in-person campus visit coordinated through UVM Admissions
(This means registering for your visit through the Admissions Office, a self-guided or informal visit does not qualify). - Your visit must take place between January 1, 2026 and November 1, 2026
Renewal Criteria
- No GPA requirement to renew the award
- You must remain enrolled full-time each year to continue receiving it