The Vermillion Public Schools Foundation Dual Credit Scholarship is a needs-based scholarship helping students take college courses while in high school. These courses offer students the opportunity to take college courses at a third of the cost. The scholarship also covers additional costs associated with the dual credit class (i.e. books, app fees, etc).
The budget available for this scholarship is limited and based on donations. Scholarship awards may be less than 100% of tuition if scholarship applications exceed the amount of current donations. Students are encouraged to apply for the scholarship as soon as possible. The foundation will send the awards directly to the universities or colleges offering the course. The scholarship can be used to cover book charges if needed as well.
Students must meet one of the following requirements:
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Enrolled in or eligible for the federal free or reduced lunch program. Vermillion School District information for the 2022-23 school year can be found here: (
Parent-Packet-2022-23).
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Enrolled in Supplemental Security Income
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Enrolled in Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
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Enrolled in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
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Enrolled in Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
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Enrolled in Special Supplemental Assistance Program (WIC)
Students/families must provide evidence of current participation in one of the above programs or declare income levels meet requirements as part of the application process.
An application will need to be completed each semester.
Online dual credit classes are covered. Students are encouraged to ask the University Admissions representatives about other opportunities. At least one of the universities offers dual credit scholarships. Contact your Vermillion High School Counselor for more information.
Due dates for the application are May 13th for the Fall semester (exceptions for students transferring in later) and December 20th for the Spring semester. We encourage you to turn in the applications earlier because of the limited amount of funding available.
Have you taken a dual credit course that was paid for by the Vermillion Public Schools Foundation before? If so please provide a copy of your grade report showing the past course to our executive director at the district front office in the High School. Future scholarships will be dependent on satisfactory completion of past dual credit courses. If this is your first time taking a dual credit course, this documentation is not needed.
Please make sure to click submit once you are done. You will receive a copy of the form. We look forward to hearing from you.
Vermillion Public Schools Foundation
