Are you an incoming out-of state, first-year student in UVM's College of Arts & Sciences? If you're passionate about academics, leadership, and community service - and have financial need - the Simon Family Scholarship could help make your UVM experience even more affordable.
What is the Simon Family Scholarship?
- Award Amount: $25,000 per year
- Duration: Renewable for up to 4 years (as long as renewal criteria are met)
- This scholarship is in addition to any UVM merit scholarship you've already received
Eligibility Requirements
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To apply, you must meet all of the following criteria:
- Out-of-state resident
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Incoming first-time, first-year college student for the Fall 2026 Semester
- Admitted to UVM's College of Arts & Sciences
- Record of community service and leadership
- Record of academic excellence
- Financial need as demonstrated from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Application Deadline
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Application Deadline: January 25, 2026 (including FAFSA submission)
Applications and FAFSA must be submitted by midnight
Is the scholarship renewable?
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To renew, you must:
- Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA at UVM
- Stay enrolled full-time in the College of Arts & Sciences
- Continue active leadership and community service
How to apply
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- Find your UVM NetID on your Applicant Status Portal
- Activate your UVM NetID
- Using your NetID and password you set up in #2, log in to the UVM Scholarship Portal
- Complete and submit the UVM Simon Family Scholarship application by midnight on January 25, 2026
- Submit your 2026-2027 FAFSA at studentaid.gov by midnight on January 25, 2026
- Questions? Email scholarships@uvm.edu