Vermillion County Government Scholarships
What is the Vermillion County Government Scholarship?
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College appreciates the work and dedication of the employees of Vermillion County government offices. Because of your commitment to our community, we would like to extend a scholarship opportunity to you, your spouse and dependents (if applicable). The Vermillion County Government Scholarship is available to those interested in the campus program, Woods Online (WOL) program, Master of Leadership Development (MLD), Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MS-CMHC), Master of Science in Equine Science (MSE) and Ph.D. in Global Leadership programs.
Why Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College?
Engage your mind, imagination and spirit at SMWC. The Woods will assist you in finding a greater purpose and in helping you to make a positive impact on your life, career and community. You will emerge as a strong leader with defined goals to prepare you for life’s opportunities. As an SMWC student, you will have access to an academic support system, a variety of social clubs and organizations and the opportunity to attend a college rich in beauty and tradition.
Campus Program
$16,500 tuition scholarship
Qualifications:
Must be a full-time student in a degree-seeking campus program. The student must meet the minimum requirements for admission to SMWC. This award will be reduced/replaced with other scholarship and grant offers. This award cannot be combined with other SMWC offers or replace current student award(s). Student must verify proof of employment as a Vermillion County government employee (or spouse/dependent).
Renewal:
Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and satisfactory academic progress towards their degree to renew the award for an additional three years (total up to 8 semesters). The student must provide documentation annually to verify employment.
If the student qualifies for a higher scholarship; that award will replace the VermillionCounty Government award (such as; 21st Century Scholars, Catholic Faith, SMTG or high academic performing student scholarship).
Woods Online Program
A $125 per credit hour discount will be applied to the cost of tuition. Not valid on programs with special billing and cannot be combined with other SMWC offers.
Qualifications:
Must be at least a half-time student in a degree-seeking Woods Online program. The student must meet the minimum requirements for admission to SMWC. This award will be reduced/replaced with other scholarship and grant offers. This award will not replace current student award(s). Student must verify proof of employment as a Vermillion County government employee (or spouse/dependent).
Renewal:
Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and satisfactory academic progress towards their degree. The student must provide documentation annually to verify employment.
*If the student qualifies for federal or state awards, those awards could reduce/replace the Vermillion County offer to avoid over-awarding.
Master’s Program (MLD, MHA, MBA, MS-CMHC or MSE)
$275 per course discount (for courses 3 credit hours or more).
Dual Degree – 10% tuition discount off the 2nd degree.
Qualifications:
Must be at least a half-time student in a degree-seeking MLD, MHA, MBA, MS-CMHC or MSE program. The student must meet the minimum requirements for admission to SMWC. This award will be reduced/replaced with other scholarship and grant offers. This award cannot be combined with other SMWC offers. This award will not replace current student award(s). Student must verify proof of employment as a Vermillion County government employee (or spouse/dependent). Amount based on enrollment status.
Renewal:
Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and satisfactory academic progress towards their degree. The student must provide documentation annually to verify employment.
If the student qualifies for outside awards, those awards could reduce/replace the Vermillion County government offer to avoid over-awarding.
Ph.D. in Global Leadership
20% per course discount (for courses 3 credit hours or more).
Qualifications:
Must be at least a half-time student in the Ph.D. in Global Leadership program. The student must meet the minimum requirements for admission to SMWC. This award will be reduced/replaced with other scholarship and grant offers. This award cannot be combined with other SMWC offers. This award will not replace current student award(s). This award is ONLY available for the employee and the student must verify proof of employment as a Vermillion County government employee.
Renewal:
Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and satisfactory academic progress towards their degree. The student must provide documentation annually to verify employment.
If the student qualifies for outside awards, those awards could reduce/replace the Vermillion County government offer to avoid over-awarding.
