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Gordy and Gwen EMS Scholarship 2027 - Vermont
The Gordy and Gwen EMS Scholarship recognizes Vermont ambulance and first-responder crews in Addison and Chittenden counties. VSAC may award up to two $1,000 scholarships when endowment earnings allow to active squad members with at least one year of service, or to spouses or dependent children of qualifying members. Plan at least three-quarter-time enrollment, show academic achievement and financial need, and document community service. Enter scholarship ID EMS-GG on the Unified Scholarship Application, upload FAFSA results, essay #1, an official transcript, and a signed certification from your squad chief before February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
What is the Gordy and Gwen EMS Scholarship?
Addison and Chittenden counties run busy EMS squads, and this VSAC fund tries to give those crews a small boost toward college or training. The award tops out at $1,000, with up to two scholarships in a typical year, yet the applicant pool stays tight compared with statewide funds.
You can apply as the member on the truck or as a spouse or dependent child tied to someone with at least a year of active service. Three-quarter-time enrollment is the floor, and reviewers weigh financial need, grades on your transcript, and essay #1 together. The squad chief letter is non-negotiable: without it, VSAC cannot verify county or service time.
Stack EMS-GG with other booklet IDs on one Unified Scholarship Application if you match multiple funds. File FAFSA early, upload a clean transcript, and hit the February 11 deadline. Endowment yield can shrink awards in thin years, so treat this as a targeted add-on, not a guaranteed line item in your budget.
Eligibility
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✓Addison or Chittenden County EMS tieBe an active member with at least one year of service, or be the spouse or dependent child of an active member with one year of service, on a Vermont-licensed ambulance or first-responder squad in Addison or Chittenden County.
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✓Three-quarter-time enrollmentEnroll at least three-quarter time in the academic year you request aid at an accredited Title IV approved college or training program.
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✓Academic achievementDemonstrate academic achievement through your official transcript. VSAC weighs grades alongside need and your essay.
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✓Financial need on FAFSAFile FAFSA for 2027-2028 so VSAC can score demonstrated financial need, a primary selection factor for EMS-GG.
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✓Community involvement or serviceShow community involvement or service connected to your EMS role or related volunteer work in essay #1.
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✓VSAC citizenship rulesMeet standard VSAC citizenship and eligibility rules for assisted scholarships unless the booklet lists a different rule for EMS-GG.
Benefits
- Maximum amount Up to two $1,000 scholarships when endowment allows
- Typical pool Estimated 11 applicants for about two awards
- Selection factors Financial need, academic achievement, and essay
- Program flexibility Any Title IV program at 3/4 time or greater
- Endowment caveat VSAC cannot guarantee an award every year
- Renewal Not described as renewable
Document checklist
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✓Unified Scholarship Application (USA)Complete the USA in MyVSAC and enter scholarship ID EMS-GG so reviewers route your file correctly.
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✓FAFSA for the aid yearFile FAFSA for 2027-2028 after October 1, 2026 because financial need is required for this fund.
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✓Essay #1 (general essay)Explain your EMS service, education plans, and how the award supports your training or degree path.
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✓Official transcriptUpload a transcript with calculated GPA through the applicable academic year, matching VSAC transcript rules.
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✓EMS squad certification letterProvide a signed statement from the head of your Vermont-licensed squad certifying your membership status and at least one year of active service for the member you are tied to.
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✓MyVSAC accountRegister or update secureacctaccess.vsac.org with accurate enrollment status and squad information.
How to apply
Deadline and timeline
FAQ
Who qualifies for the Gordy and Gwen EMS Scholarship?
You must be an active EMS member with one year of service on a Vermont-licensed squad in Addison or Chittenden County, or be the spouse or dependent child of such a member. Three-quarter-time enrollment, financial need, and academic achievement are also required.
How much is the Gordy and Gwen EMS Scholarship?
VSAC lists up to two $1,000 scholarships when endowment earnings allow. Endowment rules mean VSAC cannot guarantee an award every cycle.
What VSAC ID do I use for the Gordy and Gwen EMS Scholarship?
Enter EMS-GG on the Unified Scholarship Application. The ID appears above the Gordy and Gwen EMS description in the VSAC Scholarships and Forgivable Loans booklet.
Does the Gordy and Gwen EMS Scholarship require a squad letter?
Yes. VSAC requires certification from the head of your Vermont-licensed ambulance or first-responder squad confirming membership and at least one year of active service.
Can EMS family members apply for the Gordy and Gwen EMS Scholarship?
Spouses and dependent children of active squad members with one year of service in Addison or Chittenden County may apply if they meet enrollment, need, and document requirements.
When is the Gordy and Gwen EMS Scholarship deadline?
Submit the USA and required materials by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern for 2027-2028 funding, matching the standard VSAC-assisted scholarship deadline.
Does the Gordy and Gwen EMS Scholarship require FAFSA?
Yes. FAFSA is listed among required documents because demonstrated financial need is a primary selection factor alongside academic achievement and essay #1.
Which Vermont counties qualify for the Gordy and Gwen EMS Scholarship?
Only Vermont-licensed ambulance or first-responder squads in Addison County or Chittenden County qualify. Squads in other counties are not eligible for EMS-GG even if you serve on them.
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