Emily Lester Vermont Opportunity Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant must be currently under the custody of the Vermont Commissioner of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) or be between the ages of 18 and 24 and have been under the custody of the Vermont Commissioner of DCF for at least six months between the ages of 16 and 18. Applicant must attend an accredited school in Vermont approved for federal Title IV funding. Financial need must be demonstrated.

How to Apply

Apply directly through the sponsoring organization's official application . Review the eligibility requirements above first, and give yourself time before the March 9, 2027 deadline.

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