Scholarship · VSAC-assisted; sponsored by the State of Vermont
VSAC: Emily Lester Vermont Opportunity Scholarship (VSAC). $1,000–$2,000. Deadline: February 10, 2027. Not a promise you will receive the award.
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States on file: Vermont
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Source: VSAC-assisted; sponsored by the State of Vermont (official URL on file)
Source: confirmed
Deadline verified: yes · 2026-10-29
Application path: confirmed · official page on file
Current cycle: confirmed · the date on file is still open
1 application covering 112 awards. One application can count toward several associated awards. “Potentially eligible” means the rules on file may fit — the sponsor decides who receives each award. It is not a chance of winning.
Same application as John Cooper Hubbard Scholarship (VSAC).
VSAC student type: any student; program: Undergrad program; enrollment: any enrollment. Vermont residency required unless otherwise specified. Eligibility (VSAC 2027-2028 Scholarships booklet, VSAC ID LESTER): Be currently under the custody of the Vermont Commissioner of the Department for Children and Families (DCF) OR be between the ages of 18 and 24 and have been under the custody of the Vermont Commissioner of the DCF for at least six months when applicant was between the ages of 16 and 18; Seek an undergraduate degree; Demonstrate financial need; Attend an accredited school located within Vermont and approved for federal Title IV funding (Pell grants, federal Direct loans) Amount: Scholarships generally range from $1,000 to $2,000 and may not exceed $3,000. The amount disbursed cannot exceed your total costs (tuition, fees, room, and board) minus your student aid index (SAI) and all other grants and scholarships combined.. Apply with the VSAC Unified Scholarship Application (opens October 1, 2026); the application and all required documents must be submitted or postmarked by February 10, 2027. Source: https://www.vsac.org/sites/default/files/uploads/pdf_resources/Scholarships_Booklet.pdf (checked 2026-10-29).
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VSAC-assisted; sponsored by the State of Vermont. Official page: https://www.vsac.org/pay/student-aid-options/scholarships/vsac-assisted-scholarships
$1,000–$2,000. Scholarships generally range from $1,000 to $2,000 and may not exceed $3,000. The amount disbursed cannot exceed your total costs (tuition, fees, room, and board) minus your student aid index (SAI) and all other grants and scholarships combined. (VSAC 2027-2028 Scholarships booklet). This is the amount on file.
VSAC student type: any student; program: Undergrad program; enrollment: any enrollment. Vermont residency required unless otherwise specified. Eligibility (VSAC 2027-2028 Scholarships booklet, VSAC ID LESTER): Be currently under the custody of the Vermont Commissioner of the Department for Children and Families (DCF) OR be between the ages of 18 and 24 and have been under the custody of the Vermont Commissioner of the DCF for at least six months when applicant was between the ages of 16 and 1…
Open Now. Deadline on file: February 10, 2027. Confirm on the official page.
Public pages show catalog facts only — name, sponsor, listed amount, deadline on file, and the official URL. No student names, essays, or packets. This page is not a chance you will win.