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Emily Lester Vermont Opportunity Scholarship

Provider:State of Vermont

Award Amount

$3,000

Number of Awards

2

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About This Scholarship

This scholarship is funded by the State of Vermont and is designed for students who have experienced foster care and are ready to go to college. It supports enrollment in undergraduate associate’s or bachelor’s degree programs.

Award Amount

$3,000

Number of Awards

2

Application Details

Time to Apply

30–60 min

Frequency

Annually

Account Required

Yes

Eligibility Requirements

Original Requirements

  • 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 6 months when you were 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)

Demographic

Demographic Foster Youth

Age 18 - 24

Academic

Edu Level Undergraduate

Financial

Financial Need Required

Institution

Academic Accredited Institution

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Scholarship Details

Amount
$3,000
Total amount awarded to successful applicants
Awards
2
Number of awards offered
Deadline
February 11, 2026
Time to Apply
30–60 min
Frequency
Annually
Account Required
Yes

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