Scholarship
Vegetarian Resource Group College Scholarship
The Vegetarian Resource Group (VRG)
Award
Varies
Deadline
~Feb 20, 2026
Estimated; confirm on sponsor site
VRG awards one $10,000 scholarship, five $5,000 scholarships, and additional runner-up prizes to graduating U.S. high school seniors who have shown compassion, courage, and a strong commitment to promoting a vegan diet/lifestyle in their school or community; payment is made directly to a U.S.-based college.
Eligibility
- Grade levels
- High school senior
- Essay
- Required
Application requirements
- Complete the personal information section (contact info, GPA, high school, and college plans)
- Write an essay addressing all 16 required prompts about vegan/vegetarian advocacy and future goals
- Submit a copy of transcripts or report cards for the past two years
- Submit three or more recommendation letters, including at least one from a teacher
- Submit documentation of vegetarian/vegan promotion activities (photos, news clippings, etc.): Listed among the requested application materials on the official page.
Verified Jul 8, 2026 · View official source