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Curtis Credential of Value (CoV) Scholarship Program

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Curtis Credential of Value (CoV) Scholarship Program

Status: Active and ongoing

Geographic Scope: Vermont

Focus Areas: Short-term, career-focused training programs leading to industry-recognized certifications and high-demand, high-wage careers

Eligible Certificate Programs Include:

  • Dental Assisting

  • CDL Licensure

  • IT Support Specialist

  • LNA (Licensed Nurse Assistant)

  • Pharmacy Technician

  • Software Development Bootcamp

  • UX Design Bootcamp

  • Welding

  • Practical Nursing (PN) Certificate

  • Child Care Certificate

    • Target Population:

  • Low-income Vermonters

  • First-generation college students

  • High school graduates seeking alternatives to 4-year degrees

  • Students aged 18+ (high school students graduating from career and technical education programs also eligible)

    • Award Details:

  • Scholarships are renewable annually

  • In 2022-23, increased from $3,100 to $3,400 annually

  • Approximately 700 students receiving scholarships annually

  • George and Mazy Preston endowment provides approximately 170 additional scholarships annually for Credentials of Value program

    • Program Outcomes:

  • 22% increase in full-time employment among recipients

  • 41% of recipients who reported pay increase experienced increase of at least $4/hour or more

  • 74% of certificate students plan to continue education after earning first certificate

  • Certificates are "stackable," allowing progression to associate or bachelor's degrees

    • Mission: To ensure every Vermonter, regardless of income, can earn a postsecondary degree or certificate

    Contact Information:

  • Phone: 877-961-4369 (VSAC)

  • Email: lphilie@thecurtisfund.org or shana@thecurtisfund.org

  • Address: 3 Court Street, Middlebury, VT 05753

  • Website: thecurtisfund.org

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    How to Apply:
    1. Contact Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) at 877-961-4369
    2. Or contact The Curtis Fund directly at lphilie@thecurtisfund.org or shana@thecurtisfund.org
    3. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis

    Required Materials:
    Not specifically detailed in provided materials. Contact VSAC or The Curtis Fund for complete application requirements.

    Eligibility Requirements:

  • Vermont resident

  • Enrolling in eligible short-term, career-focused training program

  • Pursuing a Credential of Value (industry-recognized certification)

  • Generally low-income students or first-generation college students preferred

    • Application Timeline:

  • Rolling admission (applications accepted throughout the year)

  • For specific program deadlines, contact VSAC or The Curtis Fund

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