Scholarships

The Presidential Scholarship–up to $2,500 per semester.

• Awarded to high school students and graduates and home-schooled students who have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) and have pursued an activity in an environmental field or exhibited a personal lifestyle change that has benefited the environment. Transfer students are also eligible. No application is required.

The Gladys Brooks Scholarship – Up to $5,000 per year

• This endowed merit scholarship is reserved for Sterling students from rural Vermont communities with high academic and leadership abilities.

Williamson Scholars Award—Up to $2,500 per semester.

• The Williamson Scholars Award is granted to two juniors annually, who exemplify qualities that characterize Jed Williamson, former President, and Perry Forbes Williamson’s, former Director of Development, and their contributions to Sterling College—namely, leadership, integrity, inspiration, commitment to community, and unfailing optimism. No application is required.

The Vermont Award–Up to $500 per semester.

• An annual award to accepted students who are residents of the State of Vermont. No application required.

Sterling College Work Program.

• This federally funded program assists with the reduction of college costs. Students receive credit toward tuition and books in exchange for participation in the program. Students earn a minimum of $800 per semester. In exchange, students commit to work assignments on and off campus that promote the common good of the community and strengthen job related skills.

• Prior to enrollment, AmeriCorps alumni should notify Admissions of their intent to use AmeriCorps funds at Sterling College. Students qualifying for federal financial aid will receive a $500 award per semester. Students not eligible for federal financial aid will receive a $500 match per academic year. AmeriCorps funds exceeding the matching amount may be applied towards tuition, room, board and books. For more information, contact Admission.

The Transfer Award–$500 per semester

• A one-time award to students who transfer at least 12 credits and have maintained a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. This scholarship is designed to recognize a transfer student’s prior academic achievement and to alleviate the costs incurred during the transfer process. $500/semester for first 2 full-time semesters. No application is required.

The Bounder Award–Maximum award is $250 per semester for two semesters

• An award to returning students who live west of the Mississippi River or in the Deep South. No application is required.

The Kroka Scholarship– $5,000 per semester

• Awarded to any first-year or transfer student who is a graduate of a Kroka Semester program and is recommended by Kroka Expeditions.

The Woolman Scholarship– $5,000 per semester

• Awarded to any first-year or transfer student who is a graduate of the Woolman Semester School and is recommended by Woolman.

The Walden Project Award–$500 per semester

• This is a one-time award to alumni of The Walden Project who meet the criteria for admissions to Sterling College. Accepted students are awarded $500 per semester for the first two semesters of enrollment. This award recognizes that alumni of The Walden Project have had meaningful experiences in Nature, examining who they are and what’s important in life, while developing skills for independent research, critical thinking, and service learning. In this way, the goal of The Walden Project is  complementary to the mission of Sterling College. No application is required but students must notify the Admissions Office of their participation in The Walden Project.

Raise.me Micro-Scholarships

• Sterling College has partnered with Raise.me for students to earn micro-scholarships throughout their high school careers, starting as early as 9th grade. Read more