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Students with Disabilities Endowed Scholarship Honoring Elizabeth Daley Jeffords

Award Amount
$8,000
Award Amount
Application deadline
March 31, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC)

Number of Awards & Eligibility: An average of two awards offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
  3. Must be a resident of Vermont.
  4. Must be a current or incoming undergraduate student.
  5. Must enroll on a half-time (six credits) or higher basis.
  6. Must demonstrate a documented disability (based on a 504 plan or IEP from his/her school, or a statement from Vocational Rehabilitation).

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This scholarship is open to Vermont undergraduate students who demonstrate a documented disability (based on a 504 Plan or IEP from their school or a statement from Vocational Rehabilitation). Students must demonstrate financial need and education/work ethic.

Application requirements for the Students with Disabilities Endowed Scholarship Honoring Elizabeth Daley Jeffords are:

  • Essay
  • Interview
  • Recommendation letter
  • FAFSA
  • Application form
  • Proof of eligibility
Additional Information: Former U.S. Senator James M. Jeffords of Vermont established this scholarship to honor his wife, Elizabeth Daley Jeffords, by providing financial support to students with disabilities who wish to pursue college degrees. Please note: This scholarship is funded by an endowment subject to laws restricting disbursements under certain investment yield scenarios; as a result, there can be no guarantee of a scholarship award for the upcoming academic year. Applicants must: attend an accredited school approved for federal Title IV funding; demonstrate financial need; and demonstrate education/work ethic. Selection is based on application documents, financial need, and a personal interview (if necessary). There are approximately 95 applicants for this award each year.

Award Amount: Up to $4,000 annually.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $8,000.

About Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC):
Address: 10 E. Allen St. P.O. Box 2000 Winooski, Vermont 05404
Email: [email protected]
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