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Karen Quill Scholarship

Award Amount
$1,000
Award Amount
Application deadline
April 30, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC)

Number of Awards & Eligibility: One award 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 an incoming or current undergraduate or graduate student.
  5. Must enroll on a half-time (six credits per term) basis or higher.
  6. Must attend an accredited school located within Vermont that is approved for federal Title IV funding.
  7. Must be an active member or be the child of an active member of a union.
  8. Must seek a degree in nursing.
  9. Must demonstrate community involvement/service.

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

Description: This scholarship is open to Vermont undergraduate and graduate students who attend a Vermont postsecondary institution to seek a degree in nursing. Applicants must be active members or the children of active members of a union; applicants must also demonstrate financial need and community involvement/service.

Application requirements for the Karen Quill Scholarship are:

  • Essay
  • Recommendation letter
  • FAFSA
  • Application form
  • Membership information
Additional Information: The Karen Quill Scholarship was established in 2012 in memory of Karen Quill, a dedicated union nurse. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Selection is based on application documents and financial need. There are approximately 22 applicants for this award each year.

Award Amount: Up to $1,000 annually, non-renewable.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $1,000.

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

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