Scholarships, Awards & Military Benefits

Norwich Grants

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid  is used to determine eligibility for need-based grants from Norwich University for domestic students and estimates grant amounts from student’s state of origin if applicable. Student must show demonstrated need as defined by Federal Student Aid.

PLEASE NOTE: Norwich University Grants and Awards are funded in part by generous gifts from Norwich University alumni, family and friends. Donor and student recipients are matched based upon shared history, values, abilities and merits. Once your donor has been identified, your Norwich University Grant will be replaced with the endowed fund named in honor of the individual(s) who has committed to investing in your success here at Norwich. We hold in highest esteem those who have come before us, and in appreciation of their gift, recipients of endowed funds will be asked to compose a letter of thanks and create a profile that highlights your experiences on campus. You will also be invited to attend an award luncheon where you may network with fellow recipients and donors.

**If there are special or unusual circumstances impacting your family that you feel are not well represented on your FAFSA, please contact the Office of Financial Aid to discuss documenting this through our Special Circumstances Review process. 

Summer Research Fellowships (up to $4,800 per period)

Fellowships are awarded on a competitive basis to support creative or scholarly projects. Enrolled students may apply for these faculty-mentored fellowships at either a six-week ($3,000) or 10-week ($4,8​00) commitment level. More information is available here.

Undergraduate Research Fellowships

Norwich employs undergraduate research fellows in many of our Academic Centers, to include the Center for Global Resilience and Security, the John and Mary Frances Patton Peace and War Center, the Writing Center, and the Norwich Humanities Initiative. Undergraduate Fellows earn an hourly wage while participating in high-impact educational opportunities with agencies such as NASA, the National Security Agency, the National Science Foundation, the Defense Department and the Vermont Biomedical Research Network. For more information, please contact the Office of Academic Research.

Apprentice Grants

Norwich University provides undergraduates with high-impact learning experiences and gives faculty support for specific research projects and curriculum development initiatives through the apprentice program. The goals of apprenticeships are to introduce students to professional life while developing their communication, analytical, writing and/or research skills. Apprentice Grants are awarded for a single semester, an academic year, or summer. Amounts vary based on the apprenticeship.  Enrolled students can contact the Office of Academic Research for additional information.  

Programs for Veterans and Military Service Members

Veterans Affairs education benefits are either earned by the student or transferred to the student. To start transferring benefits, the service member who earned them must apply to the Veterans Affairs Department. This can be done through eBenefits. Students using Veterans Benefits (Post-9/11, Vocational Rehabilitation, etc.) are awarded financial aid under the packaging policy for which they are most eligible for the most combined funding.  

Norwich University is a participating member of the Defense Department’s Yellow Ribbon Program which helps ensure veteran benefit eligible students receive full consideration for funding. Only individuals who meet the eligibility requirements are entitled to the maximum benefit rate (100% based on length of active-duty service or service-connected disability since 9/11) may receive this funding. The Yellow Ribbon match at Norwich may be applied to any program offered on the Northfield, Vermont campus as well as those online through the College of Graduate and Continuing Studies. Norwich University does not cap the number of participants who may receive the Yellow Ribbon Scholarship. 

Students who notify Norwich of eligibility for veterans benefit funding after being notified of their initial academic scholarship and grant eligibility, will be reevaluated according to the packaging policy that in combination with other sources of financial aid provides them with the most total funding.  Please refer to the general Norwich University awarding polices and the specific policies for each award provided by Norwich University.  As an example, Norwich University Academic Awards may be adjusted to a level below the maximum according to the academic award policy. In all cases, combinations of aid from all sources are constrained to billable costs (tuition, fees, room and board).

To learn more about education benefit programs for veterans and the Yellow Ribbon Program, visit the U.S. Veterans Affairs Department website, www.va.gov

For more information about Veterans Affairs at Norwich, visit www.norwich.edu/va

Using the Military Benefits You've Earned

The U.S. Defense Department’s Tuition Assistance (TA) program can assist with the cost of tuition for Norwich University’s online programs to eligible active duty, reserve, and National Guard personnel. The amount may not exceed $250/credit hour. You may even be able to combine TA money with funds from the GI Bill® to help offset the difference.

Norwich University directs Service members to speak with their Educational Services Officer (ESO) or counselor within their Military Service and receive approval prior to enrollment at Norwich. Service members who are interested in using Tuition Assistance (TA) need to proceed to the appropriate website below after consulting with their Education Services Officer/Counselor and having their TA account created:

• Army
• Navy
• Marine Corps
• Coast Guard
• Air Force

Tuition Assistance point of contact at Norwich University

Shaun McCaughey   
Associate Registrar   
smccaugh@norwich.edu   
Phone: 802-485-3305   
Fax: 802-485-2533

ROTC Scholarships 

DID YOU KNOW?

ROTC: can cover part or all of tuition and fees Norwich: has an award that covers room and board

Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) programs exist at hundreds of colleges and universities. However, Norwich University has been recognized as the birthplace of the program. 

Value:

Some students seek ROTC Scholarships before they attend college, which helps cover all or part of tuition and fees (Army ROTC and Naval ROTC scholarships generally cover full tuition and fees. AFROTC has varying scholarship amounts). In recognition of ROTC participation, and during enrollment periods in which ROTC funding covers full tuition and fees, Norwich University provides additional aid to cover on-campus room and board charges.

How to Start:

Students are tasked with asking questions, gathering information and getting their name out there. Start by exploring information on the individual service branch websites. Each branch has a unique ROTC Scholarship application process. It is helpful to start the application process your junior year of high school. If you’re not chosen straight out of high school, we encourage you to keep trying. There are plenty of chances to compete for scholarships and commissioning opportunities once college has started.

Service branches:

• Air Force ROTC
• Army ROTC
• Naval ROTC

ROTC Scholarships and the Financial Aid Process:

Students who become eligible for ROTC funding after being notified of their initial academic awards and grant eligibility, will be re-awarded according to the ROTC policy.  Academic awards are not retained under the ROTC policy and other awards may be modified.  Federal Pell Grant eligible students retain their Pell Grant in addition to their ROTC funding. Students do not retain other Norwich aid (including academic awards) in addition to the ROTC, ID White, and Pell Grant. Students whose ROTC funding covers less than the full amount of tuition and fees (Air Force ROTC) are also repackaged with consideration of their ROTC funding limitations. For more information, contact by email  Financial Aid (nufinaid@norwich.edu).

Full Tuition Awards Received from Outside Sources

Students receiving outside scholarships that provide funding for full tuition or full tuition and fees, are awarded a grant in the amount of room and board charges from Norwich University when residing on campus. Federal and State aid will be awarded according to regulations if the student completes a FAFSA and/or state applications. Examples of full tuition scholarships include, NSF Service Awards and SMART Scholarships.

Tuition Remission/Benefits

Students who become eligible for tuition remission or tuition benefits provided by Norwich University or its partners after being notified of their initial academic scholarship and grant eligibility, will be reevaluated according to the packaging policy for which they are most eligible. All other aid is awarded based on state and federal guidelines.

During the Admissions process, Norwich University will evaluate each master’s candidate for Norwich scholarships*. In addition, residential students will be evaluated for need-based aid to help offset the cost of on-campus housing and fees. Each candidate will be provided a financial aid letter following this evaluation that details any scholarship and/or need-based funding offered by the university. Candidates may submit competing award offers in accordance with Norwich University’s Affordability Commitment.

*On-campus graduate-level scholarships are not additive. If two or more NU-based scholarships are awarded to a student, only the highest award amount will be applied to the student’s record.

Alumni Scholarship

Norwich University alumni and their spouses, parents and children are eligible to receive our Alumni Scholarship for any of Norwich's on-campus graduate programs. The scholarship is awarded for each semester of enrollment at $850 per semester. 

Active-Duty Military Scholarship

Active-duty, guard and reserve personnel, to include honorably discharged and retired veterans, are eligible for the Military Scholarship for any of Norwich's on-campus master’s degree programs. The Military Scholarship is not transferrable to dependents. The scholarship is awarded for each semester of enrollment at $500 per semester.  

Federal Loans 

The Federal Direct Loan Program offers Unsubsidized Loans to graduate students. Unsubsidized Loans accrue interest immediately after they are disbursed; however, repayment typically begins six months after the student's last class. You can apply for Federal Loans by completing the FAFSA. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website.

Outside scholarships are offered through a variety of foundations/agencies that we hope will also be of assistance. This is by no means an all-inclusive list.

Vermont National Guard Tuition Benefit (ng.mil)  

The Vermont National Guard offers scholarships to active-duty members who meet their eligibility criteria. Norwich students can complete their Drill weekends on campus, without having to find transportation to a unit elsewhere. Students in the National Guard also receive training slots that allow training to be completed over the summer. 

Vermont Nursing Workforce Incentive Loan Program (Interest-free and forgivable)

VSAC and the Vermont Department of Health have teamed up to offer a program that covers up to $16,280 to qualified recipients pursuing a nursing career in Vermont.

Vermont Teacher Forgivable Loan Program

Funded by the Vermont Legislature, the Vermont Teacher Forgivable Loan Program covers up to $16,280 (which may also cover room, board, books and supplies) for qualified recipients enrolled in a program that leads to a degree or certificate in education and a teaching license with an emphasis on encouraging Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color, new Americans, and other historically underrepresented communities.

Funding is awarded to qualifying applicants on a first-come, first-served basis until all funds have been depleted.

Clean Energy Experts Scholarship Program 

The Clean Energy Experts Scholarship program offers a single $1,000 grant to assist with educational expenses, such as tuition, textbooks, computer equipment, housing, and other related expenses to the recipient’s studies. Eligible applicants are undergraduate students attending an accredited college or university in the United States and planning to be enrolled in classes during 2023.

Citizen's Bank Scholarship Program 

Citizens wants to honor the dedication of students and families pursuing higher learning! Visit the link to check out the registration form to be entered for a chance to win a Grand Prize of $15,000 to use towards school expenses and one of the $2,500 monthly prizes for use towards school expenses. Additionally, each quarter a student who meets the required criteria for the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Scholarship Prize will be eligible to win a $2,500 quarterly prize for use towards school expenses. 

Department of Defense SMART Program 

SMART offers scholarships for undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students pursuing a STEM degree. 

Google

Students interested in/majoring in computer science.

Intel 

Full-time students majoring in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Material Science, who are members (or descendants of members) of a Native American tribe.

Measurement Science Conference

US Citizens currently enrolled in an engineering, science or quality assurance degree program with a GPA of 3.0 or greater.

Sage IT

Sage IT, a leader in Digital Business Transformation and Optimization, is happy to announce a great scholarship grant opportunity of $1000 for your students that will be awarded semi-annually with the winner of the next edition to be announced on World Down Syndrome Day in March 2024. The deadline for submissions is March 3, 2024.

The challenge-to-win is an article writing contest on “What Are the Next-Gen Innovations in Assistive Technology? How Are These Innovations Helping Differently Abled People to Bridge the Digital Divide and Career Gaps?” and the winner gets a scholarship of USD 1,000.

Sallie Mae Completing the Dream Scholarship

The Sallie Mae Fund, in partnership with Thurgood Marshall College Fund, is again providing 200 Completing the Dream Scholarships to help students from underserved communities complete their higher education. Applications will be accepted until all $500,000 in scholarship funds are awarded or on December 6, 2024.

Eligible students must be on track to complete their program during the academic year 2024-2025 at a two-or four-year college, career training, and other post-secondary education programs and maintain good academic standing.

Apply today at Completing the Dream Scholarship Program | The Sallie Mae Fund.

SME Education Foundation

High school seniors, undergraduates and graduate students pursuing degrees in manufacturing or engineering.

Sports Gear Swag

Offering a one-time scholarship reward of $1000 to one outstanding university student. The scholarship requires students to create and submit a 500-word essay describing The Benefits of Playing Sports Competitively. More details can be found here: https://www.sportsgearswag.com/scholarship 

CodeWizardsHQ Educational Scholarship

Offering $2,500 to High school seniors and incoming college freshmen, 3.5 GPA or higher. Priority to STEM program applicans. Application requirements: Students will need to submit proof of eligibility (FAFSA, proof of income, or tax return), a recommendation letter, a 600-word statement of purpose, a resume, and an unofficial transcript. Option to submit a 2-minute video. https://www.codewizardshq.com/scholarship/

Students may access a number of nationally available private scholarship opportunities at www.fastweb.com and www.finaid.org