Elizabeth J. Davis Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by VNAs of Vermont
About the Scholarship
Description: The Elizabeth J. Davis Scholarship supports home care professionals pursuing advanced degrees and students seeking associate or bachelor’s degrees in health professions. Applicants must be Vermont residents studying for a health care degree and plan to work in home care in Vermont after completing their program. Eligible fields are nursing (RN or LPN), physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and medical social work.
- Applicants must be Vermont residents with plans to work in home care in the state.
- Eligible programs must be at a certified college, which does not have to be in Vermont.
Application and Award
Application: Contact the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) to request an application. Applicants must submit two brief essays; there is no financial eligibility requirement, although financial need is considered. Awards range from $1,000 to $3,000, and scholarships and tuition benefit programs are competitive.
- Request an application from VSAC and prepare two brief essays.
- Awards are between $1,000 and $3,000.
Application Checklist
Review the eligibility criteria and document requirements for each scholarship and tuition benefit program before applying. Submit the Unified Scholarship Application (USA) and all required documents by the deadline, and make sure your name and the document name appear on each document. Use your MyVSAC account to confirm that VSAC has received your materials.
- Submit the USA and required documents by the February 10 deadline.
- Check document names and confirm receipt in MyVSAC under “Work with Scholarships & Tuition Benefit Programs.”
2027–2028 Application Timeline
The application process begins in October 2026, with scholarship and tuition benefit notifications issued in stages during 2027. Submit the USA and all required documents on or before February 10, 2027. Check MyVSAC for application and award updates throughout the process.
Starting October 2026: Complete the 2027–2028 FAFSA at studentaid.gov/fafsa, review programs for eligibility, and submit the 2027–2028 USA at secureacctaccess.vsac.org/myvsac/. Request recommendation letters, begin submitting required documents, submit the 2027–2028 Vermont Grant application, and check application status in MyVSAC.
By February 10, 2027: Submit or postmark the USA and all required documents.
Beginning May 1, 2027: VSAC will begin notifying students selected for scholarships. Check MyVSAC for award status.
Before June 1, 2027: Colleges and universities can view scholarships and tuition benefit programs awarded to students attending their institutions through their MyVSAC accounts.
On or around July 1, 2027: VSAC will begin notifying students selected for tuition benefit programs. Check MyVSAC for award status.
- Start preparing and submitting materials in October 2026.
- Meet the February 10, 2027, submission or postmark deadline.
- Monitor MyVSAC for scholarship and tuition benefit decisions.