The VIA International Scholarship
The VIA International Scholarship has helped students travel and study abroad. The scholarship is hosted by Essex High School, the Rotary Club of Essex, and Global Leadership Program Faculty Team members.
Scholarship recipients have traveled to and from Vermont, France, and Spain, staying with host families arranged by our VIA Collaborative teachers for two to 7 weeks!
About the scholarship:
This scholarship is an opportunity for American, French, Belgian, and/or Spanish students to travel to their VIA Collaborative schools abroad. Scholarship recipients will deepen their international connections, expand their cultural knowledge, and enrich their linguistic skills.
Who is eligible?
Students from Essex High School in Essex, Vermont and English language students from France, Belgium, Spain, and Denmark are eligible to apply.
How much is the scholarship worth?
While the VIA scholarship will not fully cover all associated expenses, it is designed to significantly offset the expense of travel and study abroad. Scholarships range from $200 to $600.
When should the study/travel take place?
Scholarship recipients coordinate with their home and host institutions to find a compatible host family for the duration of their stay. The length of the stay will depend on the host families, student schedules, and time of year.
How do you apply?
Interested students should send inquiries and applications to: jprado@ewsd.org.
Requirements:
- Cover Letter
In your letter, please include:- Your full name and age
- A description of your academic and extracurricular interests
- Why you are interested in this scholarship and what you hope to gain from the experience
- Preliminary Travel Plan
You do not have to have made your plans already. This is just to give us an idea of your possible travel plans.- When would you like to travel?
- How long would you stay abroad?
- Preliminary Travel Plan
Please attach a photo to your application. - List the names of two references(including at least one teacher) along with an email address and two phone numbers. (References may be contacted during the application process.)
Additional requirements upon return from travel/study:
- Scholarship recipients will write an article for the VIA Conversations blog or local media, and will produce a short video about their experiences abroad that will be featured on viavenues.org.
Contact information: If you would like additional information about the scholarships, please don’t hesitate to contact Jill Prado at:
802-857-7599 or send an email jprado@ewsd.org.