Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by Vegetarian Resource Group
Overview
The Vegetarian Resource Group (VRG) administers annual college scholarships for graduating U.S. high school students who have actively promoted veganism in their schools or communities. Funding is provided through the generosity of anonymous donors and supports students pursuing postsecondary education in the United States. The program recognizes leadership, advocacy, and a commitment to a plant-based, humane lifestyle. Scholarships are awarded each year to multiple recipients and additional runner-up prizes may be offered.
Description: These scholarships target students who have demonstrated promotion of veganism—defined as abstaining from all animal products—and related community or school initiatives. Vegetarians are described as people who do not eat meat, fish, or fowl; vegans additionally avoid animal products such as dairy and eggs.
- Administered annually by The Vegetarian Resource Group.
- Supports graduating U.S. high school students who promote veganism.
- Funded by anonymous donors and provided as college-directed awards.
Eligibility
Applicants must be U.S. high school students graduating in spring 2027 who have actively promoted veganism in their schools or communities. The scholarship seeks candidates who demonstrate compassion, courage, and a strong commitment to promoting a peaceful world through a vegan diet and lifestyle. Applicants should be prepared to document their activities and impact. Only entries submitted by eligible graduating students will be considered.
Eligibility: Open to students graduating from U.S. high schools in SPRING 2027 who can show verifiable promotion of veganism at school or in the community.
- Must be a U.S. high school graduate in spring 2027.
- Requires demonstrated advocacy or leadership promoting veganism.
- Selection emphasizes compassion, courage, and commitment to peaceful living.
Award Details
The program awards one scholarship of $10,000 and five scholarships of $5,000, with additional runner-up prizes possible. Scholarship funds are paid directly to the recipient’s college; payments are restricted to U.S.-based institutions. Winners must agree to media release of their names, and scholarship materials become the property of The Vegetarian Resource Group. Finalists may be asked to provide additional information to complete selection and award processing.
Award Value: One $10,000 award and five $5,000 awards, plus additional runner-up prizes; payments are made to U.S.-based colleges on behalf of winners.
- One $10,000 award and five $5,000 awards are guaranteed.
- Additional runner-up prizes may be awarded.
- Funds are disbursed to the student’s U.S. college, not directly to the student.
Application and Judging
Applicants are evaluated on demonstrated compassion, courage, and commitment to promoting a peaceful world through a vegan diet and lifestyle. Applications and essays submitted become the property of The Vegetarian Resource Group, and finalists may be contacted for further information. Scholarship winners are notified by email or telephone, so applicants should monitor their messages closely. Winners must consent to the release of their names to the media as part of the award process.
Application Timeline: Entries may only be submitted by students graduating from high school in SPRING 2027; winners will be contacted by email or telephone and finalists may be asked for additional documentation.
- Judging focuses on advocacy, character, and commitment to vegan principles.
- Applications and essays become VRG property; finalists may be asked for more details.
- Winners are contacted by email or phone and must permit name release to media.
History and Donations
The scholarships are made possible each year through anonymous donors and are administered by The Vegetarian Resource Group. The program honors students who further the VRG’s mission of promoting veganism and humane living. Individuals who wish to support additional scholarships or internships may contribute to the VRG. Donors help expand the number and size of awards available to future applicants.
History of the Award: Funded by anonymous donors and managed annually by The Vegetarian Resource Group to reward and encourage vegan advocacy among students.
Donate: To support additional scholarships or internships, visit www.vrg.org/donate.
- Awards are funded annually by anonymous donors.
- Donations expand scholarship and internship opportunities.
- Supporters can contribute via the VRG donation page.