Evan James Vaillancourt Memorial Scholarship
Evan James Vaillancourt Memorial Scholarship
A $1,200 scholarship for high school seniors pursuing nursing who have a 3.5+ GPA and community service or volunteering experience. Applicants must submit a 400-600 word essay about their nursing career goals and community impact.
May 1, 2026
22 days left
$1200
Award amount
1,128
Scholarship applicants
3
Requirements
Quick decision
AI insightsBest for
- High school seniors planning to study nursing
- Students with a 3.5 or higher GPA
- Applicants with community service or volunteering experience
Key highlights
- Award amount: $1,200
- Deadline: 2026-05-01
- Field of study required: Nursing
Why apply
- The scholarship is targeted to nursing students rather than all majors
- The eligibility criteria are clearly stated
- The essay topic gives you a chance to show service, purpose, and career direction
Who can apply
- Must be a high school senior
- Must be pursuing nursing
- Must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Must have community service or volunteering experience
- Essay prompt asks about your career goals as a nurse and how you plan to make a difference in your community
- Optional essay topic: your connection to the military and its effects on your life
Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.
Quick facts
Status
_published
Study levels
high_school_senior
Number of awards
1
Payout method
Paid directly to the student
Before you apply
AI guidanceThings to double-check on the official page.
Important checks
- Confirm all application materials and submission steps on the official scholarship page
- Make sure your essay stays within the 400-600 word requirement
- Check whether you can clearly document your GPA and community service or volunteering experience
- If you mention a military connection, treat it as optional rather than required
Missing or unclear on the listing
- How the winner is selected is not explained in detail
- No detailed application steps are provided in the excerpt
- No provider website is listed beyond the scholarship page
- Winner payment details are not stated
- Residency or citizenship requirements are not stated
- Institution restrictions are not stated
Red flags
- Only one award is listed
- The listing shows 1,128 applicants, which may mean strong competition
- The provider URL is not listed in the excerpt
- Payment details are limited beyond payout method
Next steps
AI guidanceA short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.
- Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
- Prepare the listed materials (1 document type(s) detected in the catalog).
- Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
- Apply through the official site linked above.
Application tips
AI guidanceListing-specific ideas from our AI layer — not official rules. Skip anything that does not match the program page.
- Use your essay to connect your nursing goals to specific ways you want to help your community
- Include concrete examples from volunteering or service experiences
- Keep your response focused and within the 400-600 word limit
Key requirements (3)
Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.
- Essay prompt: To apply, tell us what your career goals as a Nurse are and how you plan on making a difference in your community. OPTIONAL: Discuss your connection to the military and the effects it has had in your life. Essay requirements: min length 400, max length 600.
- Field of Study: Nursing Background: Community service or volunteering experience GPA: 3.5 or higher Education Level: High school senior.
- As an Airborne Combat Medic in the United States Army Evan expressed his true passion for helping others each and every day. While on his off-duty hours he was always taking care of those around him.….
Required documents
Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.
- Essay or written statement
Applying
To apply, students must respond to an essay prompt about their career goals as a nurse and how they plan to make a difference in their community. The essay must be 400-600 words, and a discussion of military connection is optional.
Award & payment
Amount: $1200
Number of awards: 1
Payout: Paid directly to the student
About the provider
Overview
This scholarship honors Evan James Vaillancourt and supports future nursing professionals. It offers one $1,200 award to an eligible high school senior pursuing nursing.
Sponsor & application
Information last verified Apr 9, 2026.
Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.