Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by Vegetarian Resource Group
Overview
The Vegetarian Resource Group (VRG), supported by anonymous donors, awards annual college scholarships to graduating U.S. high school students who have actively promoted veganism in their schools or communities. The program recognizes student leadership that advances a compassionate, animal-free diet and lifestyle. The terms “vegetarian” and “vegan” are clarified to distinguish those who avoid meat, fish, or fowl from those who also avoid animal products such as dairy and eggs.
Description: Scholarships are granted each year to U.S. high school seniors who have demonstrated promotion of veganism through school or community activities.
- Annual scholarship program administered by The Vegetarian Resource Group.
- Targets graduating U.S. high school students active in promoting veganism.
- Clarifies vegetarian and vegan definitions for applicants and reviewers.
Eligibility and Judging Criteria
The award is open to students who meet the program's graduation timeline and residency requirements. Applicants are evaluated on demonstrated compassion, courage, and a strong commitment to promoting a peaceful world through a vegan diet and lifestyle. The selection process focuses on activities and impact rather than academic metrics alone.
Eligibility: Entries may only be submitted by students graduating from U.S. high school in spring 2027.
- Open to U.S. high school seniors graduating in spring 2027.
- Judging emphasizes advocacy, leadership, and commitment to vegan principles.
- Selection based on demonstrated impact in school or community settings.
Award Details
The program awards multiple scholarships of varying amounts to recognized students each year. One top award and several secondary awards are distributed, along with additional runner-up prizes. Scholarship funds are disbursed directly to the recipient's college, subject to the program's payment policies.
Award Value: One award of $10,000 and five awards of $5,000, plus additional runner-up prizes.
Payment: Scholarship payments are made directly to the student's U.S.-based college.
- One $10,000 award and five $5,000 awards are specified.
- Additional runner-up prizes are offered.
- Funds are paid to the recipient's U.S.-based college.
Application Process and Timeline
Applicants should confirm they meet the graduation-year requirement before submitting materials. Winners are notified by email or telephone, so applicants should monitor their email accounts and phone messages for communications from the VRG. The program may request additional information from finalists to verify activities or qualifications.
Application Timeline: Only students graduating in spring 2027 may submit entries; winners will be contacted by email or telephone.
- Submission limited to spring 2027 high school graduates.
- Winners are notified by email or telephone—check your email regularly.
- Finalists may be asked to provide additional documentation or clarification.
Terms and Use of Applications
Applicants should be aware of the program's terms regarding ownership and publicity. All submitted applications and essays become the property of The Vegetarian Resource Group. Scholarship recipients consent to the release of their names to the media as part of the award acceptance process.
Ownership: Applications and essays become property of The Vegetarian Resource Group; winners grant permission for name release to the media.
- Submitted materials become VRG property and may be retained or used by the organization.
- Winners agree to possible media disclosure of their names.
- Applicants should submit only materials they are willing to have retained by VRG.