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Kate Currier Memorial Scholarship 2027 - $1,000

Deadline February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern 143 days left · Hosted by Katie Currier Scholarship Fund (VSAC administered) · Published

The Katie Currier Memorial Scholarship remembers an Essex High School three-sport athlete who valued justice, acceptance, and unity. VSAC awards two $1,000 scholarships each cycle, one to a male and one to a female graduating senior from Essex High School who plans at least half-time undergraduate study at a Title IV college. Essay #1 and recommendation letter #1 drive selection. Speak in your essay about being or having been a student-athlete and how you promote learning and team spirit. Enter scholarship ID CURRIER on the Unified Scholarship Application before February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.

Male + female
2 × $1,000
Title IV college
Half-time UG
VSAC USA deadline
Feb 11, 2027
Senior athlete
Essex High
How to apply Am I eligible? Official website

What is the Kate Currier Memorial Scholarship?

VSAC lists this fund as the Katie Currier Memorial Scholarship, named for an Essex High School athlete who died at eighteen. Searchers often type Kate Currier, but the story is the same: two $1,000 awards, split by gender, for Hornets who treat teams as classrooms and classrooms as teams.

The essay is the whole case. Recommendation letter number one should echo what you claim about learning and unity, yet the booklet weights your own words heavily. Pick one season or one teammate conflict you handled well instead of listing every jersey you wore. Half-time enrollment is enough to start college, which helps if you plan a cautious first semester while working.

FAFSA does not appear in the required document list for CURRIER, unlike many VSAC need-based funds. That does not make the application casual. VSAC still estimated about twenty-two applicants for two seats, and endowment law means awards can shrink in thin investment years.

Essex seniors should stack CURRIER with other booklet IDs on one Unified Scholarship Application when rules overlap. Enter CURRIER, upload essay #1, and chase the non-relative letter before February 11, 2027. Miss that midnight deadline and the fund waits another year while classmates collect awards you never knew existed.

Who can apply

Eligibility

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    Essex High School senior
    Be a current high school senior graduating from Essex High School in Essex, Vermont when you apply through MyVSAC.
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    Undergraduate degree plan
    Seek an associate or bachelor's degree at an accredited college approved for federal Title IV funding such as Pell Grants or Direct Loans.
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    Student-athlete story
    Be or have been a student-athlete. Essay #1 must address athletics and examples of dedication to learning and strong team spirit.
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    Half-time enrollment
    Plan to enroll at least half time in your first college term. Full-time schedules also qualify.
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    Education and work ethic
    Demonstrate education and work ethic through your transcript, activities, and recommendation letter.
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    VSAC citizenship rules
    Meet standard VSAC assisted scholarship requirements on the Unified Scholarship Application unless the booklet lists a different rule for CURRIER.
What you get

Benefits

  • Award structure Two $1,000 scholarships (one male, one female)
  • Selection Essay and recommendation letter
  • Typical pool About 22 applicants for two awards
  • Endowment caveat VSAC cannot guarantee an award every year
  • FAFSA Not listed among required documents
  • Full tuition Not offered
What to prepare

Document checklist

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    Unified Scholarship Application (USA)
    Complete the USA in MyVSAC and enter scholarship ID CURRIER for 2027-2028.
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    Essay #1 (general essay)
    Describe being or having been a student-athlete and give concrete examples of learning dedication and team spirit.
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    Recommendation letter #1 (non-relative)
    Submit one non-relative recommendation from a coach, teacher, counselor, or mentor who can speak to your character and work ethic.
Step by step

How to apply

CURRIER is limited to Essex High School seniors. Verify your school name on the USA matches the booklet.
Draft essay #1 around a specific team, coach, or moment that shows learning and unity, not just stats.
A coach or teacher who watched you lead in the classroom and on the field makes the strongest letter.
Select scholarship ID CURRIER and add other eligible VSAC funds in the same submission if you qualify.
Confirm your college accepts federal Title IV aid before you list it on the USA.
Upload the USA, essay, and recommendation by 11:59 p.m. Eastern on February 11, 2027.
When

Deadline and timeline

Application deadline
February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern
143 days left
Oct 1, 2026
Unified Scholarship Application opens for 2027-2028 VSAC-assisted scholarships.
Fall 2026
Essex seniors request coach or teacher recommendations and draft athlete essays.
Jan 2027
Confirm CURRIER is selected and every upload shows complete in MyVSAC.
Feb 11, 2027
Deadline for the USA, essay #1, and recommendation letter #1.
Spring 2027
VSAC routes files to the Katie Currier Scholarship Fund reviewers.
Fall 2027
Male and female recipients receive notification and VSAC disburses to colleges.
Questions

FAQ

Who qualifies for the Kate Currier Memorial Scholarship?

Current Essex High School seniors who plan at least half-time undergraduate study at a Title IV college and who can describe a student-athlete record in essay #1 may apply.

Why does the VSAC booklet say Katie Currier?

The official fund name is the Katie Currier Memorial Scholarship. Katie Currier was the Essex student-athlete the award honors.

How much is the Kate Currier Memorial Scholarship?

VSAC lists two $1,000 scholarships each cycle, with one reserved for a male applicant and one for a female applicant when eligible files exist.

What VSAC ID do I use for the Currier scholarship?

Enter CURRIER on the Unified Scholarship Application. The ID appears above the description in the VSAC booklet.

Does the Currier scholarship require FAFSA?

The VSAC booklet lists the USA, essay #1, and one non-relative recommendation. FAFSA is not named among required documents for CURRIER.

Can club sports count for the Currier scholarship?

The booklet asks you to speak about being or having been a student-athlete. Use essay #1 to explain school or community sports and how you model team spirit.

When is the Kate Currier Memorial Scholarship deadline?

Submit materials by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern through MyVSAC.

Can Center for Technology Essex students apply?

The booklet names Essex High School specifically. If your diploma path is solely through another school, confirm eligibility with VSAC before you rely on this fund.

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