SCHOLARSHIPS THAT SERVE YOU Learn about scholarships and financial assistance programs specifically for military-affiliated students.
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THE SUPPORT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED At University of Maryland Global Campus, we’ve been serving the military since 1947. So we understand the demands of military life and are committed to serving you. We know that scholarships and financial assistance programs can come in handy when military TA and education benefits are unavailable or exhausted. That’s where we come in. At UMGC, we are proud to offer a wide array of scholarships and financial assistance programs for military personnel, veterans, spouses, and family members.
UMGC SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS Pillars of Strength Scholarship Program Caregivers of recovering servicemembers and veterans can apply to receive a full scholarship through the Pillars of Strength Scholarship Program. This program was designed to honor the commitment of caregivers, who often provide excellent care while delaying their own pursuits. umgc.edu/pillarsapp
UMGC-NMFA Scholarship for Military Spouses First-time, full-time UMGC students who are members of the National Military Family Association can apply to receive a scholarship for spouses of active-duty, reservist, or National Guard servicemembers. umgc.edu/nmfa
Veterans Assistance Fund Student veterans can apply for grant-based financial assistance through the Veterans Assistance Fund, designed to help cover education-related costs when Federal financial aid and VA benefits are unavailable or insufficient. umgc.edu/veteransfund
Veterans Initiatives Office Scholarships Twice a year, UMGC offers six scholarships to military-affiliated students who are active members of the SALUTE Honor Society, mentors in the One2One Mentorship Program, or participants in the Vessey Veterans Resource Center’s Virtual Student Union. umgc.edu/vio
Student Veteran of the Year Award The Student Veteran of the Year Award recognizes a veteran who has excelled in both their military and academic careers. umgc.edu/studentvet
UMGC DONOR SCHOLARSHIPS After you become a UMGC student and successfully complete 15 undergraduate or 9 graduate credits, the Office of Financial Aid will invite you to apply for donor-funded scholarships, if you’re eligible. Each of these scholarships has unique eligibility criteria, and several are exclusive to military-affiliated students. This list of scholarships includes the following: Dr. Joseph J. Arden Overseas Marylanders Association Scholarship Ed and Jean Miller Answering the Call Scholarship General John W. Vessey, Jr. Scholarship LTC (Ret.) Anthony and Lillian J. Masi Scholarship for Families of Retired Veterans of Maryland V ietnam Veterans Memorial Scholarship We offer more than 100 scholarships to current students through this process. If you meet the requirements for one or more of these scholarships, you could be awarded up to $2,000 per academic year. Be sure to complete the FAFSA early! Learn more at umgc.edu/donorscholarships.
Scholarships from Outside Sources Though we pride ourselves on our ability to serve you, we aren't the only game in town. As such, we encourage you to apply for third-party scholarship opportunities such as the CCME Scholarship and the NAIMES Student Spotlight Award. Plus, you should check to see if your state education agency offers military-focused scholarship opportunities. For example, the State of Maryland offers the MHEC Veterans of Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship Program. Learn more at umgc.edu/milscholarships.
“For many aspiring scholars, the decision to pursue higher education can be just as daunting as joining the armed services. University of Maryland Global Campus has made it its mission to extend this transformative opportunity to as many people as possible.�
CARA NOVAS 1st Lt., U.S. Marine Corps Master of Science, Cybersecurity Management and Policy Pillars of Strength Scholarship Recipient
Cara Novas, pictured left, with her husband, Junior Novas.
3501 University Boulevard East Adelphi, MD 20783 800-939-8682 umgc.edu/veterans
ABOUT UMGC University of Maryland Global Campus was founded more than 70 years ago specifically to serve the higher education needs of working adults and servicemembers. Today, UMGC continues its global tradition with online and hybrid courses, more than 140 classroom and service locations worldwide, and more than 90 degrees, certificates, and specializations backed by the reputation of a state university and the University System of Maryland. For more information, visit umgc.edu.
Effective July 1, 2019, University of Maryland University College (UMUC) changed its name to University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC). University of Maryland Global Campus is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000), an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. UMGC is a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland and is governed by the USM Board of Regents. UMGC is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. UMGC at Quantico, Corporate Center, 525 Corporate Drive #101, Stafford, VA 22554.
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