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John Cooper Hubbard Scholarship 2027 - $50,000
The John Cooper Hubbard Scholarship is one of the largest VSAC-assisted awards for Vermont students entering health care. The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation sponsors the fund for nursing at RN or LPN level and for advanced medical study, including radiology, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant, and medical doctor programs. VSAC may disburse up to $50,000 annually across roughly twenty recipients when endowment rules allow, with preference for nursing applicants. Enroll at least half time at a Title IV school, demonstrate financial need and academic achievement, and submit ID HUBBARD on the Unified Scholarship Application with FAFSA, essay #1, recommendation letter #1, and transcript before February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
What is the John Cooper Hubbard Scholarship?
The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation funds this Vermont health care scholarship through VSAC, and the headline number stops people mid-scroll: up to $50,000 in a single aid year spread across a cohort of winners, not a personal guarantee for every applicant. VSAC estimated roughly four hundred seventy-seven files competing for about twenty seats, so even strong nursing students should treat HUBBARD as one piece of a wider aid package.
Nursing leads the priority list. LPN, RN, LNA, and MNA pathways sit beside a long tail of medical credentials, from sonography and pharmacy to MD and PA programs. If your major is generic health science without a licensure track, fix that on the USA before you submit. Half-time enrollment is enough for working adults in clinical programs, which matches how many Vermont students stack hospital shifts with coursework.
Selection blends need, grades, essay #1, and recommendation letter #1. FAFSA is non-negotiable. Ask a clinical instructor or department chair for the recommendation so the letter cites patient contact hours, lab performance, or resilience under pressure. Essay #1 should tie your plan to Vermont workforce gaps, especially rural hospitals that struggle to hire nurses and therapists.
Enter HUBBARD on the Unified Scholarship Application and hit every document line before February 11, 2027. Endowment law still caps what VSAC can pay in weak investment years, so the $50,000 figure describes the pool, not a promise that every winner receives a five-figure check.
Eligibility
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✓Vermont student in health careBe a worthy Vermont student pursuing nursing or medical studies as described in the VSAC booklet, including LNA, MNA, RN, LPN, and allied health or medical degrees.
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✓Eligible program listSeek a degree or certification in nursing or medical fields such as radiology, surgical technology, anesthesiology, phlebotomy, sonography, MD, PA, athletic training, dental hygiene, dentistry, exercise science, pharmacy, or physical therapy. Nursing applicants receive preference.
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✓Half-time enrollment minimumEnroll at least half time at an accredited school approved for federal Title IV funding.
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✓Financial need and academic achievementDemonstrate financial need through FAFSA and academic achievement on your transcript. Both weigh in selection alongside essay and recommendation.
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✓VSAC residency and citizenship rulesMeet Vermont residency and U.S. citizenship or eligible non-citizen requirements for VSAC assisted scholarships.
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✓Complete Unified Scholarship ApplicationFile the signed USA in MyVSAC with scholarship ID HUBBARD for 2027-2028.
Benefits
- Maximum pool Up to $50,000 annually across recipients when endowment allows
- Typical recipients About 20 awards from roughly 477 applicants
- Nursing preference Preference for nursing degree or certification applicants
- Selection factors Financial need, academic achievement, essay, and recommendation
- Individual guarantee Per-student amount varies; not full ride for all
- Renewal Confirm renewal rules in MyVSAC if reapplying
Document checklist
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✓Unified Scholarship Application (USA)Complete the USA at secureacctaccess.vsac.org and enter VSAC ID HUBBARD.
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✓FAFSA for 2027-2028File FAFSA after October 1, 2026 because financial need is required for this large fund.
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✓Essay #1 (general essay)Explain your nursing or medical career path, clinical experience, and how Hubbard support closes funding gaps.
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✓Recommendation letter #1 (non-relative)Submit one non-relative recommendation from a faculty member, clinical supervisor, or employer in health care.
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✓Official transcriptUpload transcripts documenting prerequisite and program coursework plus cumulative GPA.
How to apply
Deadline and timeline
FAQ
Who qualifies for the John Cooper Hubbard Scholarship?
Vermont students pursuing nursing or medical degrees and certifications at Title IV schools may apply if they enroll at least half time and demonstrate financial need and academic achievement. Nursing applicants receive preference.
How much is the John Cooper Hubbard Scholarship?
VSAC lists up to $50,000 annually across the recipient pool, with about twenty awards from roughly 477 applicants. Individual amounts vary with need and endowment earnings.
What VSAC ID do I use for John Cooper Hubbard?
Enter HUBBARD on the Unified Scholarship Application. The code appears above the scholarship description in the VSAC booklet.
Does the Hubbard scholarship prefer nursing students?
Yes. The booklet gives preference to applicants pursuing a degree or certification in nursing, though many other medical fields remain eligible.
Can PA or pharmacy students apply for Hubbard?
Yes. Physician assistant, pharmacy, physical therapy, dental hygiene, and medical doctor programs appear in the eligible field list alongside nursing credentials.
When is the John Cooper Hubbard Scholarship deadline?
Submit the USA, FAFSA, essay, recommendation, and transcript by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern for 2027-2028 funding.
Who sponsors the John Cooper Hubbard Scholarship?
The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation sponsors the fund for Vermont students. VSAC administers applications through the Unified Scholarship Application.
Is the Hubbard scholarship limited to full-time students?
No. Half-time enrollment is the minimum. Many nursing and allied health programs qualify at six or more credits per term.
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