Vermont DAR Good Citizenship Scholarship

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation

Award: $500

Deadline: Feb 12, 2026

To promote dependability, community service, leadership, historic preservation, and patriotism among high school seniors. Qualifications: Applicants must be a current high school senior; seek an undergraduate degree in the social sciences, such as anthropology, archaeology, criminology, economics, geography, history, international relations, philosophy, political science, psychology, social work, sociology, or urban studies (preference given to applicants who demonstrate and promote dependability, community service, leadership, historic preservation, and patriotism); must enroll full time; demonstrate academic achievement; demonstrate financial need; must attend an accredited school approved for federal title iv funding (pell grants, federal direct loans); students attending (or planning to attend) a college, university or training program within the United States or Canada who are: United States citizens (or eligible non-citizens); be Vermont residents. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on academic achievement, financial need, recommendation letter, and essay. How to apply: Applicants must submit online application form; should include one recommendation letter (non-relative), essay (general essay; include how nominee interests and activities relate to the Vermont dar scholarship objective to promote dependability, community service, leadership, historic preservation, and patriotism), and official transcript. Focus: Anthropology; Archeology; Criminology; Economics; Geography; History; International affairs and relations; Philosophy; Political science; Psychology; Social sciences; Social work; Sociology; Urban affairs/design/planning.

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