The Paquin Family Technical Scholarship
Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
Award: $2,500
Deadline: February
To encourage and foster training for Vermonters in the technical and skilled trades to ensure the perpetuation of these valuable skills for the benefit of Vermont's economy and communities. Qualifications: Applicants must be reside in franklin county; must seek an accredited certificate or degree in a technical field or skilled trades, including but not limited to, auto technician, electrician, plumber, carpenter, welder, heavy equipment operator, surveyor, nursing, health care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy; must demonstrate financial need; demonstrate education/work ethic; demonstrate potential for academic success; students attending (or planning to attend) a college, university or training program within the United States or Canada who are: United States citizens (or eligible non-citizens); be Vermont residents. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on financial need, recommendation letter, and essay. How to apply: Applicants must submit online application form; should include one recommendation letter (non-relative), and essay (general essay). Focus: Education, Vocational-technical; Health care services; Nursing; Occupational therapy; Physical therapy; Speech and language pathology/Audiology.
Eligibility
- States: VT