Frank and Olive Gilman Foundation Scholarship

Frank Gilman grew up on a farm in Chelsea, Vt. He attended Chelsea School, graduated from Springfield High School and, as an adult, lived in Hartford. He was an ambitious entrepreneur and achieved financial success through the chance merger of his White River Junction lumber company with a larger company in the early 1970s and through his land-leasing business,Valley Land Corporation, where his wife was treasurer.
 
Although the Gilmans did not go to college, they had a keen appreciation of the importance of higher education for young people facing very different career choices. The Gilmans created the Frank M. and Olive E. Gilman Foundation to provide scholarship opportunities to students whose families could not otherwise afford college costs.
 
When to apply?
Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 15, 2010.
 
Who should apply?
The scholarship program focuses on students graduating from Lebanon High School, Rivendell Academy, Mascoma Valley Regional High School and Woodsville High School who plan to attend any accredited post-secondary institution including vocational and technical schools, community colleges, or four-year colleges or universities.  Awards will not be made for graduate study.  
 
Selection criteria
Preference will be given to students whose family’s financial situation might otherwise prevent them from attending the school of their choice and to those who will be the first in their family to attend college. Academic excellence is not required, although reasonable academic performance is expected. Other factors that will be evaluated include participation in school and community activities, volunteer or paid work experience, and a proven drive to succeed in a chosen field.
 
Award availability
The Gilman Foundation is interested in supporting students throughout their academic career up to a four-year degree. Each award will be up to $5,000 and can be renewed.
 
Award decisions
Applicants will be notified of their status by the end of June.
 
Questions?
Please contact the Student Aid Office at 1-800-464-6641 or Hilary DeAngelis by e-mail.

The deadline for 2010 has passed.   Please check back in 2011.

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