Scholarships & Grants

Champlain College offers a variety of merit-based scholarships and need-based grants to help students cover the cost of tuition. Scholarships and grants are a form of “gift aid.” Gift Aid generally does not have to be repaid.

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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.

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 2.50 GPA.

Applicants must complete the FAFSA when it becomes available to be eligible for Champlain need-based grants and Federal Aid.

Champlain scholarships and grants are generously supported by individuals and organizations that believe deeply in Champlain’s mission and are committed to recognizing student academic achievement and need.

$38,693

Average First-Year Student Aid Awarded Fall 2025

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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.

Seniors, visit by February 20, 2027 to be eligible for this award.

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Champlain Early Application Scholarship

Submit your application by December 15, 2026, and you’ll receive a $4,000 scholarship toward your tuition; that’s $1,000 each year you’re enrolled.

Merit Scholarships

Your academic achievement could earn you a Champlain merit scholarship. All admitted first-year students are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships based on their admission application. No separate scholarship application is required.

Thanks to Champlain’s Count-On-It Financial Aid Guarantee, this award is renewed at the same level for all four years, as long as you remain enrolled full-time and maintain a 2.5 GPA.

  • First Year Merit Scholarships are based primarily on your high school GPA. Your intended major also factors into your award amount. Game program applicants and other majors are evaluated on separate scholarship scales. As a result, students with the same GPA may receive different amounts.

    First Year Merit Scholarships

    High School GPA Award Name Estimated Annual Award*
    3.9 and above Trustee Award $28,000–$34,000
    3.6 – 3.89 President Award $26,000–$32,000
    3.5 – 3.59 Provost Award $24,000–$31,000
    3.1 – 3.39 Dean Award $22,000–$25,000
    2.0 – 3.09 Faculty Award $19,000–$20,000

    *Award amounts are estimates and vary by intended major. Game program applicants generally fall at the lower end of each range. Use our Scholarship Calculator to see your specific estimated award based on your GPA and intended major.

  • Transfer Merit Scholarships

    GPA Award Name Estimated Annual Award*
    3.5 and above Champlain Scholarship $25,000
    3.0 – 3.49 Champlain Scholarship $20,000
    2.0 – 2.99 Champlain Scholarship $15,000

    *Award amounts are estimates and vary by intended major. Game program applicants generally fall at the lower end of each range. Use our Scholarship Calculator to see your specific estimated award based on your GPA and intended major.

  • International Merit Scholarships

    GPA Award Name Estimated Annual Award*
    3.8 and above Presidential Global $35,000
    3.5 – 3.79 Presidential Global $30,000
    3.0 – 3.49 Presidential Global $25,000

    *Award amounts are estimates and vary by intended major. Game program applicants generally fall at the lower end of each range. Use our Scholarship Calculator to see your specific estimated award based on your GPA and intended major.

Additional Merit-Based Scholarships

  • The Creative Studio 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.

    Learn more about our Creative & Storytelling Media Scholarships.

  • 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 $5,000 merit-based scholarship —for a total of $20,000 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.

    *Note: The Leahy Scholarship may offset Champlain merit awards.

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.

Scholarships & Aid with Specific Eligibility Requirements

Some scholarships are available only to students who meet certain requirements: Transfer Scholarships, Military Scholarships & Educational Benefits, and the 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.

Outside Scholarships

Often created for students with particular interests, backgrounds, or goals, scholarships can be based on merit (academic excellence or extracurricular achievements) or demonstrated financial need. Contact your local civic, professional, religious, community organizations, or your high school counselor to ask about available scholarships.

If you receive an outside scholarship, your Champlain College scholarship will not be reduced, in most cases. However, tuition benefits, tuition exchange, and military/veterans’ benefits are not considered outside scholarships and could impact your eligibility for Champlain merit- and need-based awards.

  • 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. These 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. Endowed scholarships are not additional awards; they are considered part of a student’s overall financial aid package and may replace other types of awards. 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.

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