THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP OFFERS SIX $5,000 SCHOLARSHIPS PLUS ONE $10,000 SCHOLARSHIP

SUMMARY:
Due to the generosity of anonymous donors, The Vegetarian Resource Group each year will award $50,000 in college scholarship money to graduating U.S. high school students who have promoted veganism in their schools and/or communities. Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, or fowl. Vegans are vegetarians who do not use other animal products such as dairy or eggs.
One award of $10,000 and six awards of $5,000, and additional runner-up prizes will be given. Entries may only be sent by students graduating from high school in SPRING 2026
NOTE: Thank you to more generous donors, in 2025 we will be awarding $50,000 in college scholarships.

AWARD:
$10,000

DEADLINES:
February 20, 2026
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Be a senior in high school in the United States.
- Have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
We will accept applications postmarked on or before FEBRUARY 20, 2026. Early submission is encouraged. We had 280 applications in 2019.
Applicants will be judged on having shown compassion, courage, and a strong commitment to promoting a peaceful world through a vegan diet/lifestyle. Payment will be made to the student’s college (U.S. based only). Winners of the scholarships give permission to release their names to the media. Applications and essays become property of The Vegetarian Resource Group. We may ask finalists for more information. Scholarship winners are contacted by e-mail or telephone. Please look at your e-mail.
If you would like to donate to additional scholarships or internships, go to www.vrg.org/donate