Vermont State Nursing Incentive Scholarship Loan Program

Awarded By

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC)

Award Amount

Generally up to $50,000 is appropriated annually for awards under this program. Awards are made in the form of an interest-free loan and are non-renewable.

Recipients

An average of 20 awards offered annually.

Additional Information

This program was established by the Vermont Legislature to ensure an adequate number of nurses for the future healthcare needs of Vermonters. Funding for this program is conditional upon annual legislative appropriation. All applicants are required to demonstrate financial need. Selection is based on financial need and application documents. There are approximately 100 applicants for this award each year. A partial/complete cancellation of the award (interest-free loan) will be given under the following conditions: completion of a nursing degree program; LPN or RN licensure; and completion of one year of employment as an RN or LPN either in Vermont or at an accredited hospital within ten miles of the Vermont border.

Deadline Info

The application deadline date has not yet been finalized for this year, but is expected to remain the same as last year. The deadline date shown here is tentative based on last year's date. Please che ... sign up for full scholarship deadline information.