Scholarships 🏫
Scholarship Sites/Resources
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Local Scholarships:
Applications can be found by clicking on relevant links indicated (Hard copies are also available in the school counseling office).
All Scholarships are listed on the bulletin board "Senior Corner" by the water fountain with due dates. Paper applications are also available in guidance.
The EFHS Scholarship page will be updated weekly on Fridays.
Multiple General Scholarships relevant to EFHS students from StudentScholarships.org
VSAC Scholarship Book available at your counseling office.
FRS Scholarship Opportunity for VTel / VTEL Wireless Costumers: Deadline 02/14/26 ⌛
One application qualifies for several scholarships.
Eligibility: Be a graduating high school senior. Be a United States Citizen. Be sponsored by a current member of NTCA - The Rural Broadband Association. Express an interest to return to a rural community following graduation.
For more information and fill out the application you can visit this site: FRS Scholarship Opportunity.
The American Legion High School Oratorical Program "A Constitutional Speech Contest" Deadline: 12/19/25
Awards: $1,500, $750.00, $500.00 (go to the first through third places in the Department contest in March)
Open to grades 9-12. You can find more information about the contest here: "A Constitutional Speech Contest".
College scholarships of $25,000, $22,500, and $20,000 will be awarded to the first through third places at the National level. The American Legion will pay the expenses of the state winner and his or her chaperone at the national contest in Michigan.
Paper Applications are available at the counseling office.
Vermont & US Senate Scholarship Application: Deadline: 01/12/26 ⌛
Eligibility: Graduate high school seniors in Vermont that plan on continuing their education at a college/university, or a technical/trade school. Students must have a GPA of 3.75 and above to be considered. You must be a U.S. citizen for this scholarship.
Informational packets and paper applications are available at the counseling office.
Horatio Alger Scholarship: ⌛ Seniors Deadline: 02/15/26 / Juniors Deadline: 03/01/26
Up to 600+ Scholarships up to 25,000 Each
Description: Seeking students who display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and plan to pursue a bachelor's degree. Students must have a financial need and determination to turn adversity into opportunity and pursue their American Dream.
For more details or eligibility you can visit this site: Scholarship Eligibility and Application .
Applications must be filed online.
Power of Hard Work Scholarship - Deadline 03/15/2016 ⌛
Scholarship Amount: $5,000
Description: Focus on students interested in Heavy Equipment Operation or Diesel Mechanics. Students must be on track to graduate and continue their education in these fields.
Applications MUST be filled online. Power of Hard Word Scholarship
P.E.O. Foundation Scholarship: Deadline 03/01/2026 ⌛
Scholarship Amount: $2,000 / Scholarship Focus on Senior Women
Description: Senior women who plan to pursue a 2-4 year college degree or a technical program. Must hold a VT Residency.
For more information visit your counseling office. Paper applications are available.
Hardy Family Scholarship : Deadline 03/30/2026 ⌛
Scholarship Amount: $1,500
Description: Focus on students pursuing careers in Engineering, Construction Management or Welding.
Applications MUST be filled online. Here is the link: Hardy Family Scholarship .
PDC Huzon "Jerry" Stewart Scholarship Awards: Deadline 04/01/2026 ⌛
Scholarship Amounts: Dept. Of Vermont Scholarship: $1,500 / Dept. Commander Scholarship $1,000
Eligibility: Seniors attending a Vermont Secondary School or a similar school in an adjoining state, whose parents are legal residents of the state of Vermont or seniors residing in an adjacent state whose normal high school attendance area is Vermont Secondary School.
Applicant must be a US Resident. You will need a copy of your High School transcript and two letters of recommendation from members of the High School Staff, who have the knowledge of your high school years.
Paper applications are available at the counseling office.