VT EPSCoR CWDD Undergraduate Scholarship Program

The VT EPSCoR Center for Workforce Development and Diversity (CWDD) works to cultivate and prepare a diverse science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) workforce in Vermont by inspiring students to enter STEM careers. As part of our work we are pleased to award $5,000 scholarships to Native American (including Abenaki) and First Generation college students who enter STEM majors at a Vermont institution of higher education. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic standing, letters of recommendation, and an essay detailing career goals.

To apply for a VT EPSCoR CWDD Student Scholarship, an applicant should be:

• A Vermont resident and United States citizen
• A graduating senior in a Vermont high school planning to attend a Vermont college during the next academic year, OR a current undergraduate enrolled in a degree program in a Vermont institution of higher education, with a GPA of 3.0 or above
• Enrolling or enrolled in a STEM major in college
• Of Native American ancestry OR a first generation college student

Application Procedure
The VT EPSCoR CWDD Student Scholarship Application closed on 4/1/2013. Candidates will be notified of their acceptance in May.

2012 Scholarship Recipients
In the 2012-13 academic year, one First Generation Student Scholarship was awarded to Alexander Ferno, and two Native American Student Scholarships were awarded to Katie Bedard and Tazney Ryea.

Photo: Alexander Ferno, Katie Bedard, Judith Van Houten (VT EPSCoR Director),
Tazney Ryea, and Miranda Lescaze (CWDD Director)

Contact Information:
VT EPSCoR Center for Workforce Development and Diversity
Saint Michael's College
One Winooski Park Box 137
Colchester, VT 05439
802.654.3270
cwdd@smcvt.edu