Pawlet Scholarships

08/13/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Pawlet Scholarship recipients!
The Pawlet Scholarship Committee is delighted to support 24 Pawlet and West Pawlet residents pursuing an amazing range of educational goals this year. Congratulations to:
Leigh Batchelder – Infant Craniosacral Protocols & Fascia Release Techniques course with Lori Hendrickson
Puck Bell – Music, Vermont State University at Castleton
McKinley Bremel – Physics, Swansea University
Hanna Bryant – Special Education, Vermont State University
Olivia Burnham – Applied Behavior Analysis, Ball State University
Martha Carey – Trauma Studies, Vermont State University at Castleton
Noah J. Colvin – Economics, Sarah Lawrence College
Parker Cornwall – Zoology, University of Vermont
Angelica Gonzalez – Information Technology, Community College of Vermont
Heidi Hawkins – Nursing, Vermont State University at Castleton
Nolan Hilliard – Industrial Design, Wentworth Institute of Technology
Gabriel Huerta – Psychology, University of Vermont
Rowan Hughes-Muse – Architecture, Washington University in St. Louis
Andrew Levesque – Doctor of Education, Merrimack College
Jay Lyman – Conservation and Wildlife Management, Delaware Valley University
Julia Martin – Doctor of Optometry, Pennsylvania College of Optometry
Lane Sargent – Marine Systems Engineering, Maine Maritime Academy
Brantley Stock – Fashion Design, Maine College of Art and Design
Finley Vanderminden – Civil Engineering, University of Vermont
Jae Vickery – Civil Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology
Breanne Weeden – Psychology, Vermont State University at Castleton
Morgan Williams – Special Education teaching licensure, Vermont Higher Education Collaborative
Ava Witt – Neuroscience and Philosophy, Lafayette College
Asa Ackerman-Leist – Mechanical Engineering, Clarkson University
We are also pleased to recognize our 2026 Special Award recipients, who exemplify the community spirit, curiosity, creativity, and commitment these awards honor:
Charles O’Connor Award: Martha Carey
Errol Pomerance Award: Nolan Hilliard
Anita Pomerance Award: Angelica Gonzalez
Jane Rinck Award: Rowan Hughes-Muse
Brian Sweetland Award: Brantley Stock
As a reminder to our Pawlet and West Pawlet neighbors: Pawlet Scholarships aren’t only for traditional college programs. Scholarships are available for many kinds of continuing education, including certificate, career, and professional training. You don’t necessarily have to wait for our annual spring application period. If an educational or professional training opportunity comes up during the year and you haven’t already received a scholarship that calendar year, contact us about applying for an off-cycle award.

Rhonda Schlangen, Lynda Corbett, and Vicki Graf, on behalf of the Pawlet Scholarship Committee

03/11/2026

It’s Pawlet Scholarships Time! Applications are now open for anyone seeking support to continue their post-high school education. The Pawlet Scholarships is an endowed fund dedicated to supporting Pawlet and West Pawlet residents who are seeking to advance their education. You can request support for a certificate program, a course to advance your professional skills, a college degree! We're making things easier this year: apply online using the link below, then gather and submit your two letters of recommendation and transcript (if relevant) via email to [email protected]. If you prefer paper, you can download the PDF on the Pawlet Scholarships website, or pick up a paper form soon at the West Pawlet and Pawlet Post Offices.*Applications are due May 6, 2026.*

Pawlet Scholarships are available to current residents of Pawlet and West Pawlet, Vermont. Students enrolling in two- or four-year colleges, certificate, or career training programs may apply. The deadline is Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Applications are reviewed and interviews are conducted by committee...