Vermont’s Saint Michael’s College receives $3M to expand scholarships and boost affordability

Saint Michael’s College has announced a $2 million commitment from an anonymous donor to expand current-use scholarship support at the private, Catholic liberal arts school in Colchester, Vermont. The gift will strengthen the 122-year-old college’s efforts to boost affordability, providing immediate financial aid for students with demonstrated need. The award follows a recent $1 million from alumnus Donald Dion, Jr. (’76) establishing a scholarship program, supporting incoming students from Catholic high schools. Both investments are tied to a broader $7M campaign to increase access to SMC’s values-based education, reduce financial barriers for families, and support long-term student success.