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Orange County Scholarship 2027 - $1,000

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

The Orange County Scholarship targets female adult students in Orange County, Vermont who hit real barriers after high school and need help finishing an undergraduate degree. VSAC administers one $1,000 award per cycle with preference for first-generation students when neither a parent nor grandparent earned a bachelor''s degree. Enroll at least half time at a Title IV school, demonstrate financial need and education/work ethic, and enter scholarship ID ORANGECTY on the Unified Scholarship Application with FAFSA, essay #1, and a non-relative recommendation by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.

One annual award
$1,000
Adult students
Half-time UG
VSAC deadline
Feb 11, 2027
Vermont · 1+ year
Orange County
How to apply Am I eligible? Official website

What is the Orange County Scholarship?

Search "Orange County Scholarship" and you will drown in California results. VSAC''s ORANGECTY fund is strictly Orange County, Vermont: Chelsea, Randolph, and the other towns east of the Green Mountains, not Irvine or Anaheim.

The award is modest at $1,000, but the intent is specific. Female adult undergraduates who stalled after high school because life got in the way get a shot here. First-generation preference matters when neither a parent nor a grandparent finished a bachelor''s degree, so say that plainly in essay #1.

Half-time enrollment keeps the door open if you are working while you study. FAFSA, a non-relative letter, and the usual February 11 deadline apply. Enter ORANGECTY, double-check your county on the USA, and ignore any aggregator listing that points you toward the West Coast.

Who can apply

Eligibility

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    Female student in Orange County, Vermont
    Be a female student who has resided in Orange County, Vermont for at least one year. This is the Vermont county east of Washington County, not Orange County, California.
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    Adult student status
    The booklet lists adult students as the eligible group, so you must meet VSAC adult-student rules on the Unified Scholarship Application.
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    Barriers to education after high school
    Show you have faced or are facing significant barriers that limited access to college. First-generation preference applies when neither a parent nor grandparent received a bachelor's degree.
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    Half-time undergraduate enrollment
    Seek an undergraduate associate or bachelor's degree and enroll at least half time at an accredited Title IV school.
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    Financial need and work ethic
    Demonstrate financial need through FAFSA and show education/work ethic in essay #1 and your recommendation.
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    U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
    Meet standard VSAC citizenship requirements for assisted scholarships.
What you get

Benefits

  • Award amount $1,000 scholarship
  • Number of awards One per cycle (~40 applicants)
  • First-generation preference When no parent or grandparent earned a bachelor's
  • Enrollment At least half-time undergraduate
  • Selection factors Financial need, essay, recommendation
  • Renewal Not described as renewable
What to prepare

Document checklist

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    Unified Scholarship Application (USA)
    Complete the USA in MyVSAC and enter scholarship ID ORANGECTY for the Orange County committee.
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    FAFSA for 2027-2028
    File FAFSA after October 1, 2026 and link results in MyVSAC because need drives selection.
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    Essay #1 (general essay)
    Describe barriers you faced after high school, your work ethic, and first-generation status if it applies.
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    Recommendation letter #1 (non-relative)
    Provide one non-relative letter supporting your readiness for half-time undergraduate study.
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    MyVSAC account
    Register or update secureacctaccess.vsac.org with accurate Orange County residency dates and adult-student status.
Step by step

How to apply

Verify at least one year in Orange County, Vermont on the USA. Do not confuse this fund with California Orange County scholarships.
Review VSAC adult-student definitions on the USA before you select ORANGECTY.
Need scores matter with an estimated 40 applicants chasing one award.
Explain obstacles after high school and note first-generation status when neither parent nor grandparent earned a bachelor's degree.
Upload a non-relative recommendation under the correct MyVSAC label.
Complete the USA, FAFSA, 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
FAFSA and VSAC Unified Scholarship Application open for 2027-2028 aid.
Fall 2026
Orange County adult students gather residency proof and ask a non-relative recommender.
Jan 2027
Confirm ORANGECTY is selected with FAFSA linked and uploads complete.
Feb 11, 2027
Deadline for the USA, FAFSA, essay #1, and recommendation letter.
Spring 2027
VSAC reviews an estimated 40 applicants for one $1,000 award.
Fall 2027
Recipient enrolls at least half time at a Title IV college for disbursement.
Questions

FAQ

Is the Orange County Scholarship for Vermont or California?

VSAC administers this fund for Orange County, Vermont. Female residents of that county for at least one year may apply. California Orange County awards are separate programs.

Who qualifies for the Orange County Scholarship?

Female adult undergraduate students in Orange County, Vermont who demonstrate need, education/work ethic, and barriers after high school, with first-generation preference when no parent or grandparent earned a bachelor's degree.

What VSAC ID do I use for the Orange County Scholarship?

Enter ORANGECTY on the Unified Scholarship Application.

How much is the Orange County Scholarship worth?

VSAC lists one $1,000 scholarship per cycle from an estimated 40 applicants.

Does the Orange County Scholarship require half-time enrollment?

Yes. You must enroll at least half time in an undergraduate degree program at a Title IV school.

Does the Orange County Scholarship require FAFSA?

Yes. FAFSA is required because financial need is a selection factor alongside essay #1 and your recommendation letter.

When is the Orange County Scholarship deadline?

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

Can male students apply for ORANGECTY?

No. The booklet limits eligibility to female students who meet the Orange County residency and adult undergraduate rules.

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