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Vernon council to weigh opening scholarship program to college students

Staff asked the council to discuss widening eligibility for the city's CommUNITY Fund scholarships beyond current applicants.

Vernon City Council· posted Nov 4Report

College-aged students could become eligible for scholarships from the Vernon CommUNITY Fund if the City Council backs the change. The council is set to discuss the idea at a special meeting on November 3, 2026, and give staff direction before the fund's grant committee considers it.

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Council discussion and direction to staff; grant committee would consider agreed changes · Nov 3

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