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Scholarship Name: |
University of Maryland Global College (UMGC)/Blewitt Foundation/National Military Family Association ‘Pillars of Strength’ Scholarship
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Scholarship Description: |
Scholarship offered through UMGC to UMGC students.
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Award Amount: |
Full-tuition/Fees/Course Supplies
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Number of Scholarships: |
Multiple awards
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Application Required: |
Yes |
Official Transcript(s) Required: |
N/A |
References and Letter of Recommendations Required: |
No
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Interview Required: |
No |
Original Essay Required: |
No
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Additional Requirements and Information: |
1) May be a spouse, parent, stepparent, sibling, step-sibling, fiancé, child, stepchild, or friend of a service member or veteran who became wounded, injured, or ill in the line-of-duty after September 11, 2001; 2) Must serve as a caregiver, either as a VA-designated caregiver or a DoD-designated non-medical attendant (NMA), to a qualifying service member or veteran; 3) Must be enrolled/enrolling, if selected, in a degree or certificate program at the University of Maryland Global College (UMGC) with a min. of six (6) academic credits per term for undergraduate students or three (3) academic credits per term for graduate students during the Fall and Spring terms; 4) Demonstrated financial need; 5) FAFSA required; 6) Proof of caregiver role required.NOTE: Supporting documentation MUST be submitted via email to pillarsofstrength@umuc.edu. |
Renewable: |
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Location: |
Nationwide (US), International
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Eligibility Requirements (Check all that apply): |
Online application
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Additional Applicant Requirements: |
Must be a high school graduate |
Category (Select all that apply): |
Need-based, Military/Veteran Status, School/College
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Web Site: |
https://www.umgc.edu/costs-and-financial-aid/scholarships/pillars-of-strength-scholarship-program/application-form.cfm |
Point of Contact: |
University of Maryland Global Campus1616 McCormick DriveLargo, Maryland 20774Telephone: (855) 655-8682Website: https://www.umgc.edu/ |
Deadline: April 30, 2020 (NLT 11:59 p.m. EST) (receipt date) (extended deadline)
Note: Scholarship information is ALWAYS subject to change. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the relevant office to confirm qualification(s), requirements, deadline, and transmission mode(s) and address(es).