Scholarships Power Up
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Donors Make Student Dreams Possible
That's not an exaggeration. Scholarships make students' UVM dreams possible. With more than 80% of students receiving financial aid, there is tremendous need for financial support. The gap is real -- and many students' financial needs are not met.
Scholarship Impact By The Numbers
92%
of undergraduates receive scholarships or financial aid
896
Current donor-created student scholarships
61%
of demonstrated student financial need is met - which includes grants, scholarships, and tuition remission
$10m
in new scholarship support added by donors last academic year
Why Scholarships Matter Most
We are committed to attracting talented students and ensuring they graduate without overwhelming financial burdens. Yet, for many students, the cost of attendance remains a significant barrier.
Scholarships change this reality. When students receive financial support, they can focus on academics, engage in research and internships, and graduate prepared to contribute to their communities.
Immediate Impact
Your gift immediately helps students come to UVM, thrive while they are here, and graduate.
Long-Term Change
A scholarship doesn’t just help one student; it creates a ripple effect. Graduates go on to contribute to their communities, pursue meaningful careers, and uplift future generations.
Breaking Barriers
Scholarships empower first-generation students and those from underprivileged backgrounds, ensuring that talent — not financial means — determines success.
Lives Transformed Through Scholarships
“I’ve been able to focus fully on my studies without the constant weight of financial strain.”
Class of 2028 Scholarship Recipient
“I wouldn't have been able to get here without donors. Your donations go a long way. Money is tight for students right now, so donations help them have these important experiences.”
Class of 2024 Graduate and Internship Grant Recipient
“This scholarship changes my perspective on what I need to do after residency and allows me to focus on the patients I want to treat, where I want to live, and the type of career I want in medicine without worrying about the financial burden of medical school. It speaks to the community that Vermont has and how people support each other.”
Liz Kelley MD'25
Thank you very much to the donors who have made it possible for me to continue my education at UVM and pursue my dream career. My family and I are immensely grateful for your generosity.
Class of 2026 Scholarship Recipient
“I would never have been able to do this without the scholarship I received. Higher education wouldn't have been accessible; graduation wouldn't have been possible."
Hannah Smith
Giving to scholarships impacts so many people’s lives. For me personally, it was the reason I could choose UVM. Your generosity is something I think of and am thankful for every day.
Ginger Larsen
Create a Lasting Legacy
With a pledge of $10,000 or more, you can establish your own named scholarship fund. Your scholarship will support students right away and you can keep it going by giving to it every year.
With a pledge of $50,000 or more, you can establish your own permanent named scholarship fund. Once you have funded your endowed scholarship, it will support students in perpetuity, allowing you to have a lasting legacy at UVM.
