Scholarships
Champlain College offers a variety of merit-based and need-based scholarships to help students cover the cost of tuition.
Our financial aid staff awards scholarships that match the student’s level of achievement, need, and other characteristics. You will automatically be considered for most scholarships when you apply.
Applicants will need to fill out the FAFSA when it becomes available to get an official Federal Aid package.
Only the Pathways Scholarship requires the submission of a supplemental nomination form.
With our Count-On-It Financial Aid Guarantee, Champlain scholarships are renewed annually for four years as long as the student remains enrolled full-time and maintains a 2.0 GPA.
Champlain scholarships are generously supported by individuals and organizations that believe deeply in Champlain’s mission and are committed to recognizing student academic achievement and need.
Champlain Visit Scholarship
We’re offering a scholarship, applied toward your tuition, just for spending a day with us! Simply make an official campus visit to Champlain College, and you’ll automatically receive a $4,000 scholarship toward your tuition—$1,000 each year you’re enrolled.
Learn MoreFAFSA Scholarship
Starting Fall 2026, incoming students can get $500 annually simply by filing the FAFSA! No additional application. Just file your FAFSA and your scholarship will show as part of your Financial Aid award.
You must file your FAFSA each year to continue receiving the scholarship.
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Division of Communication & Creative Media Scholarships
The Division of Communication & Creative Media (CCM) values and rewards the academic and creative talents of students in our major programs through a variety of college and industry-sponsored scholarships and fellowships. We encourage eligible students to take advantage of these opportunities to support tuition and other educational expenses.
Visit the Division of Communication & Creative Media for details about CCM Scholarships.
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Leahy Center Scholar Program
A renewable four-year program that supports students pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, Computer Science & Innovation, and Data Analytics. Annually, scholars receive a $10,000 merit-based scholarship-for a total of $40,000 over four years-and guaranteed employment in the Leahy Center once they meet certain employment requirements.
Students with academic achievement and demonstrated interest such as participation in clubs and organizations while in high school, attaining certifications related to their major, and participating in a summer program will be considered. Up to 20 students will be accepted into the program every year.
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Miller Scholarship
The Miller Scholarship is awarded to full-time, first-year traditional undergraduate students in the School of Social Innovation with significant involvement in community service. Miller Scholarship recipients are selected by the Champlain College Office of Admissions based on the community service activities listed on the student’s application for admission.
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Sarah E. Ramsey ’12 Scholarship
The Sarah E. Ramsey ’12 Scholarship is awarded annually to a rising sophomore or current junior student who exemplifies Sarah’s qualities, including her drive, determination, passion for their profession, creative and critical thinking, individuality, and thirst to experience all life has to offer. Students who have demonstrated strong academic performance should consider applying for this scholarship to expand their professional and international experiences through study abroad or an overseas internship program.
Visit the Office of Institutional Advancement for more information about the Sarah E. Ramsey ’12 Scholarship.
Need-based Scholarships
Champlain College understands that educational goals and financial capabilities aren’t always aligned. Our need-based scholarships offer prospective students the possibility of achieving their goals, removing financial concerns from the equation. All scholarships are awarded annually for four years, as long as you remain enrolled full-time and maintain a 2.0 GPA.
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Pathways Scholarship
Champlain offers this scholarship to recognize and support students who demonstrate leadership in their communities. Our Pathways Scholarship opens doors for students to pursue their dreams and make a lasting impact on the world. Pathways scholars have the opportunity to participate in enriching programs and initiatives that promote interconnectedness, entrepreneurship, and meaningful societal impact.
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New American Student Scholarship
A need-based scholarship for Vermont’s refugee and asylum students. Recipients must be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant. This scholarship covers tuition, less the student’s expected family contribution and any federal and state grants the student receives.
Visit the Office of Institutional Advancement for details about the New American Student Scholarship.
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Single Parent Scholarship
A scholarship for Pell-eligible, Vermont residents who are single parents participating in the Champlain College Single Parents Program. This scholarship is designed to ease tuition expenses for parenting students.
Visit the Office of Institutional Advancement for details about the Single Parent Scholarship.
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Vermont First Generation Scholarship
Targeted at first-generation college-bound high school seniors from Vermont, recipients must be full-time traditional students and eligible for a Federal Pell Grant. This scholarship, in combination with the expected family contribution, federal and state programs (to include work-study, student loans, grants, and other gift aid), will provide funding up to the full cost of attendance at Champlain College. Vermont First Generation Scholarship recipients must remain in campus housing to qualify for the full award.
Visit the Office of Institutional Advancement for details about the Vermont First Generation Scholarship.
Scholarships & Aid with Specific Eligibility Requirements
Some scholarships are available only to students who meet certain requirements.
Outside Scholarships
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Outside Scholarship Resources
Finding Outside Scholarships:
Everyone wants free money to help them attend college. There are many types of scholarships (they don’t all require that you have outstanding grades!), and they are provided by many different organizations. Each scholarship provider has its own application and its own rules to decide who can get its scholarship. Your job is to find scholarships for which you think you might qualify and to apply by the deadlines.
And remember: There is no “secret” scholarship money out there. You don’t need to pay a consultant or join a society just because they say they can help you find scholarships. You can find them yourself and save some money. Here are some free sources of information:
- a high school, Upward Bound, or Talent Search counselor
- your library’s reference section
- foundations, religious or community organizations, local businesses, or civic groups
- organizations (including professional associations) related to your field of interest
- ethnicity-based organizations
- your employer or your parents’ (parent’s) employer
(The above information was obtained from StudentAid.gov)
The sites below are free resources to assist you in locating additional outside scholarships. These sites are not affiliated with Champlain College. Remember to review the privacy statement of each site prior to disclosing your information.
Endowed Scholarships
Endowed or “named” scholarships are funded by generous gifts from alumni and friends of Champlain College. The funds are awarded each year to students who meet the donors’ designated criteria. Qualifications and award amounts vary, but the determination of the award is generally based on financial need.
Students applying for financial aid are automatically considered for these funds, based on the information provided in the student’s application.
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Visit Scholarship
At Champlain, we believe that nothing compares to an in-person campus visit. To inspire you to prioritize a Champlain College campus visit, we’re offering a $4,000 scholarship, applied toward your tuition, just for spending a day with us.