The Vegetarian Resource Group will be awarding $30,000 in college scholarships to high school seniors graduating in Spring, 2023. $10,000 of these scholarships specifically will be awarded to students of need who are concerned with the ethics of consuming animals, have promoted a veggie lifestyle, and will be future leaders in advocating a vegan society.

Deadline is February 20, 2023. We will accept applications postmarked on or before FEBRUARY 20, 2023. Early submission is encouraged.

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 will ask semi-finalists for more information. Scholarship winners are contacted by email or telephone. Please look at your email.

Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, or fowl. Vegans are vegetarians who do not use other animal products such as dairy or eggs.

To apply for the awards, please send below to The Vegetarian Resource Group, P.O. Box 1463, Baltimore, MD 21203, or [email protected]

I. When applying, please include the following:

• Name:
• Street address:
• City, State, Zip:
• Email address:
• Phone number:
• Date of birth:
• Date of expected graduation from high school:
• Grade average in high school:
• College(s) applied/accepted to (if known):
• Anticipated major in college:
• Parents’ or Guardians’ names:
• Parents’ or Guardians’ addresses:
• City, State, Zip:
• High school principal:
• Name of one high school teacher:
• Name of high school:
• Address of high school:
• City, State, Zip:
• People in the vegetarian movement, if any, who know you (Please include contact information):
• Extracurricular activities (please describe):
• Favorite subjects in school:
• How did you hear about the scholarship?
• Type of vegetarian/vegan

II. Please submit an essay addressing all of the following:

Use as few or as many words as necessary to best sell yourself. Don’t worry about word count.

1. How you promoted vegetarianism/veganism in your high school and/or community
2. Animal rights activities
3. Your successes
4. Your challenges
5. What you learned/what you would do different
6. How you expect to promote vegetarianism/veganism in college and beyond
7. Your future goals
8. Your strengths
9. Your weaknesses
10. Your “perfect” life in five years
11. Why you should receive this scholarship/financial need
12. How you became vegetarian/vegan and why you are vegetarian/vegan
13. How you define vegetarian
14. Why vegetarianism is important to you
15. What else is important to you
16. What vegetarian foods you would recommend to a non-vegetarian
17. What restaurants you would recommend to a non-vegetarian.

III. Please also attach:

1. A copy of your transcripts or report cards for the past two years. (An official copy is not necessary. Photocopies of your report cards will suffice.)
2. Three or more recommendations (including at least one teacher).
3. Any documentation related to your promotion of vegetarianism/veganism in high school and/or community including photographs, newspaper stories, etc.

Please send application and attachments to The Vegetarian Resource Group, P.O. Box 1463, Baltimore, MD 21203, or [email protected]

For more information call (410) 366-8343 or email [email protected].

Don’t spend extra money on express mail. Save it for your college class materials.

If you would like to donate to additional scholarships or internships, go to www.vrg.org/donate

For information about other scholarships, see https://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm

Here are some options:

Corazzo offers vegan motorcycle jackets and gloves. See www.corazzo.net and search with the word vegan

Motoport offers a non-leather racing glove. The entire glove is made from their Racing Grade Stretch Material Made with Dupont™ Kevlar® Fiber. (No Leather Used On the Entire Glove!) This is the only synthetic material approved for road racing suits. See: https://www.motoport.com/product/motoport-racing-glove/

Olympia Gloves offers several varieties of vegan motorcycle gloves here: shop.olympiagloves.com/collections/vegan-motorcycle-gloves

Try this simple vegan Blueberry French Toast Casserole for your next brunch or breakfast gathering. Using bananas as the base, it pulls together in minutes and can rest in the fridge overnight, all ready to bake the next morning. And just wait until your guests smell the lovely aroma of French Toast Casserole as you pull it from the oven! A wonderful way to begin the day.

See video at: https://youtu.be/Zjd8NkmWhnc

Get the recipe at https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2019issue3/2019_issue3_blueberry_recipes.php

Recent topics brought up include:

– Looking for Pregnant Vegan/Vegetarian Women for Research Study Participants

– PETA’s Christmas Commercial on YouTube

– Reporter for The Hill is looking for a few vegetarians/vegans for brief interviews

https://www.facebook.com/groups/VRGparentsandkids is intended to be a group that offers support for families raising children on vegan diets and for vegan kids around the world. We envision it as a place to get advice about a wide-variety of topics: pregnancy, birthday parties, school lunches, Halloween, non-leather apparel, cruelty-free products, summer camps, and more. Please use it as a place to share your wisdom, seek advice, or just find a sympathetic ear. The goal is to offer support.

Consequently, any profane, defamatory, offensive, or violent language will be removed. Feel free to disagree, but do so respectfully. Hateful or discriminatory comments regarding race, ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or political beliefs will not be tolerated. We expect that posts should relate to vegan diets and lifestyles. The Vegetarian Resource Group reserves the right to monitor all content and ban any user who posts in violation of the above rules, any law or regulation, SPAM, or anything otherwise off topic.

Please share this information with any veggie families that you know! Thanks.

Vegan Journal Senior Editor Rissa Miller wrote an article titled, On a Roll. She provides vegan recipes for making the dough (including a gluten-free option) or if you’re in a rush how to use vegan canned crescent-style dough. You’ll also find three sweet roll fillings and three savory roll fillings. Start baking today!

Read the complete article here: https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2020issue1/2020_issue1_on_roll.php

Subscribe to Vegan Journal in the USA only by visiting https://www.vrg.org/member/2013sv.php

Share this handy poster with family and friends. You can also print it out and post it on your refrigerator. See: https://www.vrg.org/nutshell/VeganDietsinaNutshellPoster.pdf

Enjoy this recipe by James Craig Thieman, demonstrated by Vegan Journal editor Rissa Miller.

See video at: https://youtu.be/1wVKxoLByOM

Get the recipe: https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2020issue3/2020_issue3_bowled_over.php

To subscribe to Vegan Journal in the USA, see: https://www.vrg.org/member/2013sv.php

Quinoa Salad with Roasted Asparagus

Winter is a terrific time to roast veggies and fruit! An article titled Roasting Vegetables and Fruit by Debra Daniels-Zeller previously ran in our Journal. It features vegan roasting recipes including Roasted Kale Chips, Roasted Roma Tomatoes, Simple Roasted Root Vegetables, Whole Roasted Cauliflower, Roasted Maple-Cinnamon Apples, Quinoa Salad with Roasted Asparagus, Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Lemon-Dijon Sauce, Balsamic Roasted Portobello Mushrooms, and Orange Roasted Pineapple with Chocolate and Coconut Sorbet.

Find this article here: https://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2015issue1/2015_issue1_roasting.php

To subscribe to Vegan Journal in the USA, see: https://www.vrg.org/member/2013sv.php

Are you searching for vegan work boots? The following online stores over safety work boots, including some with steel toes.

Amblers Safety from the UK offers some vegan safety shoes: https://www.amblerssafety.com/collections/vegan

Ethical Wares out of Wales in the UK offers several types of safety boots: https://www.ethicalwares.com/footwear/safety-footwear/

Stitchkraft located in Australia offers a wide variety of safety shoes and boots: https://www.stitchkraft.com.au/collections/vegan-friendly-work-boots-shoes

The Vegetarian Site from the USA offers two types of safety boots: https://store.thevegetariansite.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=84_100

Veganline located in London, England offers a safety shoe and boots: https://veganline.com/safety-boots-shoes

photo from Cider Press Vegan Gastropub

The Vegetarian Resource Group maintains an online Guide to Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurants in the USA and Canada. Here are some recent vegan restaurant additions. The entire guide can be found here: http://www.vrg.org/restaurant/index.php

To support the updating of this online restaurant guide, please donate at: www.vrg.org/donate

Here are some new additions to VRG’s guide:

100% HP, 605 C. Cerra, San Juan, PR 00907

Enjoy veggie burgers, quesadillas, empanadas, spicy “chicken” sandwich, Philly cheesesteak sandwich, onion rings, fries, and more.

Cider Press Vegan Gastropub, 3118 3rd Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33713

The brick and wood accents create a sophisticated, fun atmosphere. There are several Appetizer choices. What happens when you cook a pickle? Try breaded Pickle Fries with a side of ranch to find out! Has a hard day has left you with a taste for the Big Easy? In one of the Sandwich offerings, Vegan French Quarter Shrimp Poboy, the “shrimp” is made possible by Konjac, a root vegetable which can offer a shrimp-like texture and takes on the flavors it’s prepared with. This dish is kicked up with a spicy Cajun sauce and Served on Poboy bread, direct from a New Orleans Bakery. One option in the Soup/Salad category, Tavern Chili, stars mushrooms and cauliflower with a supporting cast of beans, other veggies and smoky adobo seasoning. Of the many possible Entrees, King Oyster Mushrooms dress up as shellfish in Coconut Curry “Scallops” served with rice, tomato and green onions. Cider Press takes an innovative approach to “FISH” & CHIPS, using Banana blossom, the purple flower at the end of a banana bunch considered to have a mild taste–nothing like a banana. Banana Blossom can resemble the texture of fish, (so elusive in vegan cuisine). “Chips,” (French fries) tartar sauce, and malt vinegar help this dish to bloom. For Dessert there’s Hawaiian Malasadas—house-made Hawaiian Donuts, served with apple cinnamon kustard. Or, be a fool for love with Chocolate-Strawberry Fool —layers of chocolate brownie, strawberries, coconut custard, and whipped cream.

Hawker, 291 Augusta Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 1N9 Canada

Hawker is offers small plate shareable dishes inspired by nature. The Southeast Asian-inspired menu includes dishes such as a biryani with smoked poblano and lavender, dal with pomegranate and raita, and papadam with chickpea ferment and cherry tomatoes. A weekly churn ice cream is available on the sweet menu. A 6-course chef’s table tasting experience and vegan Indian brunch are also offered.

Lu Fats Ice Cream, 7135 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78752

Luv Fats Ice Cream is a Black family-run business that focuses on creating small batches of coconut milk and avocado-based vegan ice cream. They use as many local ingredients and flavors as possible, sourced from vendors and makers in Austin. Their ice cream features a rotating menu of uncommon flavors combining savory and sweet elements; steering clear of the cloying sweetness found in many desserts. Savory ingredients include bold herbs such as peppermint, thyme, pandan, rosemary, and sage; smaller amounts of caramel, chocolate, and jam are used to create an exotic pairing that quenches a sugar craving while avoiding artificial ingredients. The space is a bit small and is walk-up window service only, but they do have tables in the back to sit at which are mostly shaded.” Note that compost-friendly cups and spoons are available.

 Mama Pacha, 271 Av. Ing. Manuel Domenech, San Juan, PR 00918

Enjoy veggie burgers, salad, wraps, bowls, dessert, and more.

Out of the Bubble, 6230-A Rolling Rd., Springfield, VA 22152

Bakery specialized in creating “art you can eat” no matter what dietary restrictions and allergies you have: all products are free of dairy, nuts and legumes, and they have plentiful vegan, gluten-free and artificial dye free options, with careful procedures in place to avoid cross-contamination. Nearly all options are vegan by default (including using bone-free organic cane sugar), but please note that pre-made add-on decorative elements may contain animal products. They specialize in elaborate custom cakes, pies, cupcakes, cookies etc. with creative and impeccably executed edible decorations (past triumphs include 3D dinosaurs, ships, princesses, flowers, and much more) that can be ordered in advance, but they always have an assortment of cupcakes, cookies, muffins, and scones to select from in store, where they have some seating.

Sugar Babe Bakery, 317 E. Main St., Pullman, WA 99163

Satisfying a vegan sweet tooth is easy when you have a bakery filled with tasty treats! Whether visiting or living in the Pullman area, Sugar Babe Bakery is here to meet all your sugary needs. Although a fixed menu isn’t available, everything from cupcakes and cakes to “pop tarts” and pastries is consistently rotated each week to offer customers a diverse tasting experience. However, if you are interested in a particular item, you can place an order by contacting the bakery. Custom cakes and cupcakes are also available by pre-order only. On top of being made of 100% plant-based ingredients, several options are also allergy-friendly (gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free). Mochas, lattes, lemonades, hot chocolate, and hot apple cider are house-made drink options to wash down your treat as well. Customers can also place orders for treat boxes two days in advance.

The Green Beautiful, 168 Wilson St., Manchester, NH 03103

Striving to provide a safe space to rest, recharge, and enjoy sustainable and locally sourced meals, this cafe’s menu features bowls and sandwiches made with seitan-based protein, bagels with schmear, and several other creative items, including Monkey Muffins, Pumpkin Cruffins, and S’more Lattes.