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Scholarships

Students graduating from Randolph Union High School are eligible to apply for a wide range of scholarships to help reduce - or even eliminate - the cost of pursuing a college degree. Check out the various scholarship opportunities below, and be sure to note deadlines and submission requirements. 

Note: Many of the below scholarships require separate applications, which are generally available in the Student Services office or online. If you don't see the application you're looking for, please contact Beverly Taft, scholarship coordinator. 

Another tremendous resource for scholarships and  information on how to pay for college is the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation, commonly known as VSAC. We encourage you to check out some of their helpful links (in the "helpful links" box below); or visit their web site to learn more about scholarships and low interest student loans. You can visit their site by CLICKING HERE

 RU Local Scholarship Packet-Link will go live on April 7th, 2025

  • Open to students graduating from RU
  • Deadline May 10th
  • Submit completed packets to Alex Easton in RU Student Services

 

New RU student specific award:

RUHS Class of 1984 Award: This award is for a RUHS graduating senior seeking an opportunity to further their education, complete a formal training program or project, enter military service, or start a small business. DEADLINE MAY 10TH Click here for more information.

 Area Scholarships:

As area scholarships come in, the website will be updated. Please check back frequently for updates.

802 Credit Union Scholarship: Applicants must be members of the 802 Credit Union and attend a university or college in the fall of 2025. Deadline: May 2nd, 2025

Click here for more information.

Angel with an A Memorial Scholarship: Applicants must demonstrate good character through community involvement and/or with a letter of reference, and through a 500 word essay about a hardship that you have or are still trying to overcome. Deadline: May 9th, 2025

Click here for more information.

Betty Cutler Memorial Scholarship-Barre Elks Club: Open to graduating seniors that attend RTCC or Central Vermont Career Center. Deadline April 15th

Click here for more information.

Gifford Medical Center Auxiliary Health Profession Scholarship: Gifford Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship application available for graduating seniors pursuing a course of study in the health profession. Deadline: May 9th, 2025

Click here for more information.

League of Women Voters Winona Smith Scholarship
Prize: $1,500
Deadline: Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
Requirements: Graduating senior who has demonstrated an interest in civic participation and community service, who has a need for financial aid, and who is highly recommended by a teacher. Complete the online application (2 essays are required on this form), and ask your teacher to complete the recommendation form.

Website: Winona Smith Scholarship

Gary Thurston Memorial Scholarship-Randolph Village Fire Department: This scholarship is available to graduating seniors in the OSSD school district. Deadline is May 12th and all completed applications should be given to Alex Easton in the RU Student Services Office.

Click here to access the application.

ORANGE COUNTY MAPLE PRODUCERS' ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP: This Scholarship is to help a student going to school or living within Orange County, VT. Deadline: April 1st, 2025

 ELIGIBILITY: 

1. Applicants will be from Orange County, VT or attend High school within Orange County, VT. 

2. Scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors 

3. First priority given to a student(s) entering and agricultural program with an interest in or from maple. 

4. A recipient of the scholarship may re-apply. 

5. After being established in your profession it would be appreciated if you would consider donating / supporting this scholarship. 

6. A recipient is expected to pay back the total amount of the scholarship if he or she doesn't finish college. 

7. The committee reserves the right to reject any or all applications. 

AMOUNT: Scholarships generally range from $1000 to $2000 and may not exceed $4000

 

Click here for more information.

 

Vermont Lions Hart Memorial Award: The Vermont Lions Hart Memorial award is presented to a graduating high school senior that has a disability or debilitating illness, either physically or mentally, and is planning to attend college upon graduating high school. Deadline:May 8th, 2025

Click here for more information.

Past scholarships (these scholarships will be updated once we receive them):

  • Battles Scholarship
  • Class of 2011 Scholarship
  • Gary Thurston Memorial Scholarship
  • Gifford Medical Staff Scholarship
  • Lonny Wade Memorial Scholarship
  • Randolph Rotary Scholarship
  • RU Alumni Scholarship
  • RU Sports Boosters
  • Tom Mowatt, American Legion Scholarship