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Vermont John H. Chafee Education and Training Scholarship

Vermont John H. Chafee Education and Training Scholarship

Applicable For:

High School Graduates

Max Award Amount:

$5,000

Application Deadline:

15/02/2024
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About This Scholarship

The Vermont John H. Chafee Education and Training Scholarship is a need-based scholarship awarded to people of any age who are residents of Vermont but depend on some form of income other than the traditional wage. The Vermont Chafee Education and Training Scholarship aims to assist young adults aging out of foster care who may encounter challenges in adulthood. The program aims to aid these individuals in preparing for and entering training or educational institutions beyond high school. To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must attend an accredited school that is approved for federal Title IV funding, have been under the custody of the Vermont Commissioner of the Department for Children and Families (DCF) until their 18th birthday, or have been adopted after the age of 16 but would have otherwise remained under DCF custody until their 18th birthday. Additionally, applicants must be 21 or younger and demonstrate a financial need. The Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) administers a program that aims to assist young adults from the foster system in attaining their desired education. 

  • VSAC is a nonprofit public agency that advocates for students and their families by providing them with the necessary information, counseling, and financial aid to achieve their educational goals. Annually, the scholarship awards winning applicants up to $5,000.
  • The Vermont Chafee Education and Training Scholarship is available to people of any age who are residents of Vermont but depend on some form of income other than the traditional wage. The scholarship aims to assist young adults aging out of foster care who may encounter challenges transitioning to adulthood.
  •  The program aims to aid these individuals in preparing for and entering training or educational institutions beyond high school.

Eligibility Criteria For Vermont John H. Chafee Education and Training Scholarship

  • Age: 21 years or younger and Must have been under the custody of the Vermont Commissioner of the Department for Children and Families (DCF) until their 18th birthday or have been adopted.
  • Residency: Must reside in Vermont for twelve consecutive months before the beginning of the award year
  • Financial Need: Must demonstrate financial need through the FAFSA
  • Scholarship Amount: The scholarship can offer up to $5,000 per year, split between fall and spring semesters
  • Enrollment Level: Must be attending at least half-time in an accredited school that is approved for federal Title IV funding
  • Application: The process of applying for the Vermont John H. Chafee Education and Training Scholarship involves getting the proper forms, gathering required documents, and submitting proper documentation. The applicant can download a copy of the eligibility guidelines on VSAC’s website, which will provide more information about the application procedure.
  • High School Graduate: The recipient must not have attended high school and must be enrolled in an accredited school approved for federal Title IV funding.
  • Foster Care: The Vermont John H. Chafee Education and Training Scholarship is available to people who were under child welfare services or were adopted after the age of 16 but would have otherwise remained under DCF custody until the age of 18.

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