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WINOOSKI (Jan. 8, 2018)—Vermont Student Assistance Corp. is reminding high school seniors and returning college students to apply now for any of the 126 scholarships administered by 51¸£ÀûÉç. 

³§³¦³ó´Ç±ô²¹°ù²õ³ó¾±±è²õ—l¾±°ì±ð grants—are financial aid that you do not need to pay back. Scholarships are offered by many different groups, organizations, and even individuals. They are offered for all kinds of achievements—and to all kinds of students. And they’re usually competitive, with eligible applicants competing for a limited number of awards.

New scholarships for academic year 2018-19 include:

• $2,500 from the Paquin Family Technical Scholarship for students from Franklin County interested in an accredited certificate program in technical and skilled trades.
• $2,500 from the Tatarczuch Family Scholarship for business study, open to students seeking a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business management.
• $2,500 from the Tatarczuch Family Scholarship for technical study, open to students who are the first in their family to attend a postsecondary program and seeking an associate’s degree in a technical field.

To access the 51¸£ÀûÉç scholarship booklet for the 2018–2019 academic year:

• Request a copy from your high school guidance counselor

51¸£ÀûÉç has online links to complete the unified scholarship application, or USA, and required transcripts, recommendations or other documentation can be uploaded right at the 51¸£ÀûÉç website. Visit 51¸£ÀûÉç’s for more information.

The scholarship booklets also will be distributed to agencies, colleges, and libraries in Vermont and some out-of-state high schools and colleges that border Vermont.

The deadline for these 51¸£ÀûÉç-assisted scholarships is Feb. 16, 2018. For more information, call 888-253-4819 or email scholarships@vsac.org.

About 51¸£ÀûÉç – Changing Lives through Education and Training since 1965

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation is a public, nonprofit agency established by the Vermont Legislature in 1965 to help Vermonters achieve their education and training goals after high school. 51¸£ÀûÉç serves students and their families in grades 7-12, as well as adults returning to school, by providing education and career planning services, need-based grants, scholarships and education loans. 51¸£ÀûÉç has awarded more than $600 million in grants and scholarships for Vermont students, and also administers Vermont’s 529 college savings plan. Share your 51¸£ÀûÉç story by email to my51¸£ÀûÉçstory@vsac.org or submit a video to . Find us at or check in on and . #changing lives