Vermont Mentoring Scholarship
Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
Award: $1000 – $1000
Deadline: February 12
To provide financial assistance to individuals who have participated as mentees in a mentoring program; provide additional incentives for young people to join, fully participate in, and commit to a mentoring program; and provide an opportunity for generous people to contribute in whatever way the can to a mentoring program. Qualifications: Applicant must have been a mentee in a recognized MENTOR Vermont mentoring program for a minimum of two consecutive years; must be enrolled at least half-time and demonstrate academic achievement; must demonstrate financial need and a strong education/work ethic. Selection criteria: Selection is based on recommendation letter, essay, financial need, and academic achievement. How to apply: Applicants must submit the Unified Scholarship Application online through their MyVSAC account; Applicants must complete the FAFSA; Applicants must provide at least one recommendation letter from a non-relative; Applicants must write an essay focusing on their commitment and goals, financial need, community service, and uniqueness; Applicants must submit their official transcript; Applicants must provide a résumé. Focus: General studies/Field of study not specified.