High school seniors still have time to apply for the Winona Smith Scholarship, a $2,000 award presented annually by the League of Women Voters of Vermont Education Fund. The deadline to apply is April 30 at midnight.
Three scholarships will be awarded to students who demonstrate financial need, academic excellence, and a strong commitment to civic participation. Applicants must submit two 500-word essays—one on voting rights and the other on the impact of a recent civic, national, or global event—and a letter of recommendation from a teacher.
The scholarship, established in 1998 to honor longtime League leader Winona Smith, supports students pursuing higher education at an accredited trade school, vocational program, or two- or four-year college or university.
Last year’s recipients included Essex and Winooski high schools and St. Johnsbury Academy students. This year’s winners will be announced on June 1.
For more information, visit: bit.ly/LWVScholarshipDetails.
