REGION – The Barre chapter of The Forty and Eight, a national veterans organization, is offering scholarships to qualified undergraduate students enrolled in academic programs of study leading to either associate or bachelor’s degrees in nursing. These scholarships can help veterans in related military occupations prepare for civilian careers in the nursing profession.
The deadline for submitting applications for scholarships for the 2026 fall academic semester is June 26. Awards for the fall semester will be distributed by July 30. At least one stipend of $1,000 or more will be available. Students who have already enrolled in nursing programs and others planning to enter programs in the fall semester who need financial help to cover tuition, anticipated expenses for training and supplies, transportation, and housing so they can focus on preparation for careers in the nursing profession should apply.
A national program addressing the need for more skilled nurses is a special interest of La Société des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux, a veterans organization founded in 1920. The chapter of The Forty and Eight in Barre has awarded $38,000 in scholarships to assist 37 students enrolled in undergraduate nursing programs in Vermont colleges and universities.
For more information about The Forty and Eight and the nurses training scholarship and application forms, contact Jessica Rivait at nurseyourfuturevt@yahoo.com or 802-989-8328.