The Freeman Nurse Scholars Program The Freeman Nurse Scholars Program is a scholarship program for outstanding undergraduate and graduate nursing students who wish to practice in Vermont. It is funded by a gift from the Stowe-based Freeman Foundation.
The goal of the program is to provide an incentive for excellent candidates to pursue a career in nursing and practice in Vermont.

What is the Award?

The award for undergraduate nursing students is $7500 per year to a maximum of $30,000 for BSN students and $15,000 for ADN students. The award for graduate nursing students is up to $17,000 per year to a maximum of $34,000.
Freeman Awards are made annually and will follow the scholar through successive years of education, assuming continued eligibility. Continued eligibility is based on:

1. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 for undergraduate students or 3.5 for graduate students.
2. Enrollment in an accredited nursing program as a full-time undergraduate student (12 credits) or graduate student with a minimum of six credits.
3. Agreement to practice in Vermont for two years following graduation.

Who Should Apply?

Applicants should be highly motivated individuals seeking a nursing degree at one of Vermont’s five schools of nursing*. In select situations, support for graduate school enrollment at an out-of-state graduate program may be considered. Vermont residency is not required…. a commitment to practice in Vermont is.

What are the obligations of accepting this Award?

Upon accepting a Freeman Award, scholars must agree to practice in Vermont for a minimum of two years and provide up-to-date employment information and contact information during that period.

Application Process

1. Applicants must first be accepted at one of Vermont’s five schools of nursing.* If you have not been accepted to your school of choice by April 1, you may still apply for the scholarship, but must provide proof of acceptance prior to actual funding. ALL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY APRIL 1.
2. Freeman Scholarship applications are available from the Program office, any Vermont nursing program, or online at www.choosenursingvermont.org.
3. Scholars are selected by the Freeman Nurse Scholars Program Board according to the following criteria, listed here in order of importance:
   • Evidence of academic excellence/promise
   • Commitment to nursing in Vermont
   • Financial need
4. Applications must be received by the Freeman Nurse Scholars Program by April 1. All applicants will receive notification of the Board’s decision prior to May 1.
   

* Castleton State College, Norwich University, Southern Vermont College, University of Vermont, Vermont Technical College.

Download the Undergraduate Application Here (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).

Download the Graduate Application Here (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).

Undergraduate application in Microsoft Word format

Graduate application in Microsoft Word format

For more information, contact:
Freeman Nurse Scholars Program, Rowell 216, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405 802.656.5496, email Toni.Kaeding@UVM.edu