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Jean Andrews Nursing Scholarship 2027 - $5,000

Deadline February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern 145 days left · Hosted by Porter Medical Center Auxiliary (VSAC administered) · Published

The Jean Andrews Nursing Scholarship encourages Addison County students to enter nursing. Porter Medical Center Auxiliary funds four $5,000 awards each cycle when VSAC can disburse from the endowment. You must reside or work in Addison County, pursue an undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree in registered nursing or nursing education, and attend a Title IV eligible school. If you work in the county but live elsewhere, explain that connection in essay #1. Enter scholarship ID ANDREWS on the Unified Scholarship Application and submit essay #1 before February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern for 2027-2028 study.

Essay-selected
$5,000 × 4
Any enrollment
RN / nursing ed
VSAC USA deadline
Feb 11, 2027
Live or work
Addison County
How to apply Am I eligible? Official website

What is the Jean Andrews Nursing Scholarship?

Porter Medical Center Auxiliary put this fund together to pull more nurses into Addison County hospitals and clinics. Jean Andrews Nursing is one of the cleaner VSAC applications on the calendar: no FAFSA line item, no recommendation letter, just a strong essay and a signed Unified Scholarship Application. That does not mean it is easy. VSAC estimated about forty-one applicants chasing four $5,000 seats, so your essay has to sound like a person who already knows what bedside work feels like.

Geography matters in two ways. Most winners live in Addison County towns from Bristol to Vergennes. If you commute from another county for hospital shifts, the booklet still welcomes you, but essay #1 must spell out why Addison County is your professional home. Generic statements about loving nursing will not beat applicants who name Porter Medical Center, local clinics, or hometown patients.

Degree level is flexible. ADN, BSN, MSN, and nursing education pathways all fit as long as the program leads to registered nursing or trains future nursing faculty. Certificate-only tracks that do not map to RN licensure are a poor match. Double-check your major code on the USA before February 11, 2027, because VSAC treats one missing document as a late file and the committee never sees it.

Who can apply

Eligibility

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    Addison County residency or employment
    Live in Addison County or work there. If you work in the county but live elsewhere, address that tie clearly in essay #1.
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    Registered nursing or nursing education major
    Pursue an undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree in registered nursing or nursing education at an accredited program.
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    Title IV eligible institution
    Attend a college or university approved for federal Title IV funding, including Pell grants and Direct loans.
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    VSAC residency and citizenship defaults
    Meet standard VSAC assisted scholarship rules for Vermont residency and U.S. citizenship or eligible non-citizen status unless the ANDREWS description lists an exception.
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    Complete Unified Scholarship Application
    File the USA in MyVSAC with scholarship ID ANDREWS and a signed electronic signature so committees can review your file.
What you get

Benefits

  • Award amount Four scholarships of $5,000 each
  • Selection Essay #1
  • Typical competition About 41 applicants for four awards
  • Program scope RN and nursing education degrees at Title IV schools
  • FAFSA requirement Not listed for ANDREWS
  • Full tuition Not offered
What to prepare

Document checklist

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    Unified Scholarship Application (USA)
    Complete the USA at secureacctaccess.vsac.org and enter VSAC ID ANDREWS for the 2027-2028 aid year.
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    Essay #1 (general essay)
    Write VSAC essay #1 on your nursing goals. Mention Addison County work or community ties if employment, not residency, is your link to the county.
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    Electronic signature on the USA
    Sign the USA electronically. VSAC will not share your materials with the ANDREWS committee if the signature is missing.
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    MyVSAC profile
    Confirm nursing program, enrollment status, and contact details before you submit.
Step by step

How to apply

Download the Scholarships & Forgivable Loans booklet on vsac.org and review ANDREWS requirements before you start essay #1.
Gather proof of residency or employment in Addison County so your essay can name specific towns, employers, or clinical sites.
Vermont students use one MyVSAC account for state grants and VSAC-assisted scholarships.
Select ID ANDREWS and any other booklet funds you qualify for in a single USA submission.
Explain why you chose nursing, your clinical or caregiving experience, and how Porter Medical Center Auxiliary support helps your path.
Post every required document by 11:59 p.m. Eastern on February 11, 2027. One late item disqualifies the whole application.
When

Deadline and timeline

Application deadline
February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern
145 days left
Oct 1, 2026
VSAC opens the Unified Scholarship Application for 2027-2028 aid.
Oct - Jan 2027
Draft essay #1 and verify nursing program details on the USA.
Feb 11, 2027
Deadline for the signed USA and essay #1 for ANDREWS.
Spring 2027
Committee reviews roughly 41 nursing essays for four $5,000 awards.
Before fall 2027
Recipients receive MyVSAC notification and VSAC disburses to the Title IV school.
Questions

FAQ

Who qualifies for the Jean Andrews Nursing Scholarship?

Students who reside or work in Addison County and pursue registered nursing or nursing education at a Title IV eligible college may apply. VSAC selects winners primarily on essay #1.

How much is the Jean Andrews Nursing Scholarship?

The fund offers four scholarships of $5,000 each per cycle when endowment earnings allow. Amounts can vary under Vermont endowment law.

What VSAC ID do I use for Jean Andrews Nursing?

Enter ANDREWS on the Unified Scholarship Application. The code appears above the scholarship description in the VSAC booklet.

Does the Jean Andrews Nursing Scholarship require FAFSA?

No. The VSAC booklet lists only the Unified Scholarship Application and essay #1 for ANDREWS, unlike many need-based VSAC funds.

Can I qualify if I work in Addison County but live elsewhere?

Yes. Employment in Addison County can satisfy the geographic rule if you explain that connection clearly in essay #1.

When is the Jean Andrews Nursing Scholarship deadline?

Submit the signed USA and essay #1 by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern for 2027-2028 funding.

Are graduate nursing students eligible for Jean Andrews?

Yes. The booklet allows undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees in registered nursing or nursing education.

Who sponsors the Jean Andrews Nursing Scholarship?

Porter Medical Center Auxiliary created the fund to encourage nursing careers. VSAC administers applications through the Unified Scholarship Application.

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