Scholarships can be used to defray registration fees and in some cases associated travel costs for educational conferences, courses and classes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The key to a successful proposal will be explaining how the education relates to improvements you are considering on your farm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
VFWF targets its scholarship awards to women who own, operate and\/or work on Vermont farms, and who earn a majority of their income from farm-related activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
VFWF will contribute up to 75 percent of class\/course\/conference registration fees. In certain cases, travel costs, such as lodging and airfare, may also be covered. Except in cases of extreme financial hardship, the maximum scholarship amount will be $250.\u00a0 In selecting scholarship recipients, we are seeking individuals who:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Have specific plans to use the skills, information and knowledge they gain at the conference to implement successful farming practices on their own farm in the next 6-12 months, and\/or<\/em><\/strong> who intend to share what they learned with other farmers in the 6-12 months; <\/p>\n\n\n\n Agree to submit a written report about the education they received within six weeks of the event, and to respond to follow-up surveys from the VFWF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Award decisions will also consider the applicant\u2019s financial situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To be eligible for funding, applications must be submitted to the Vermont Farm Women’s Fund least 10 days before the event that you want to attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n VFWF reviews and awards scholarship requests on a first-come, first-served basis as funds are available. Applicants are notified within 10 days of receipt of the application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your proposal is not selected, you can resubmit it for a future round of funding. Rather than simply resubmit the original proposal however you might consider ways to revise and strengthen your proposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you receive an award from the VFWF you will need to wait 2 years before applying again. This is to ensure that the funds are spread out and help as many individuals as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Please use our online application form<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" What can VFWF scholarships cover? Scholarships can be used to defray registration fees and in some cases associated travel costs for educational conferences, courses and classes. The key to a successful proposal will be explaining how the education relates to improvements you are considering on your farm. Who can apply? VFWF targets its scholarship awards … Continue reading About the VFWF Scholarship Initiative<\/span>
VFWF reserves the right, at its discretion, to award less than the full amount an applicant requests or no amount.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nHow will awards be decided? <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Can I reapply if I am unsuccessful?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Can I reapply if I receive an award?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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