Vermont John H. Chafee Education and Training Scholarship

Provider:Federal Government

Award Amount

$5,000

Number of Awards

3

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This scholarship is designed to help young adults who have been in the foster care system prepare for and enter job training programs or college. Funding requires annual federal approval.

Award Amount

$5,000

Number of Awards

3

Application Details

Time to Apply

30–60 min

Frequency

Annually

Account Required

Yes

Eligibility Requirements

Original Requirements

  • Experienced Department for Children and Families (DCF) custody after the age of 14 (after age 16 if exited to adoption or legal guardianship)
  • Be under the age of 26 and have not participated in the program for more than 5 years (years do not have to be consecutive)
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Attend an accredited school approved for federal Title IV funding (Pell grants, federal Direct loans)

Other

Other Unspecified

Demographic

Age < 26

Financial

Financial Need Required

Academic

Academic Accredited Institution

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Scholarship Details

Amount
$5,000
Total amount awarded to successful applicants
Awards
3
Number of awards offered
Deadline
February 11, 2026
Time to Apply
30–60 min
Frequency
Annually
Account Required
Yes

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