Applications Now Accepted for 2012 Military Spouse Scholarships
Apply by January 31 deadline
ALEXANDRIA, VA, Dec. 1, 2011 – The National Military Family Association is now accepting applications for its annual Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship Program. The Association recognizes the unique challenges today’s military spouses face pursuing additional training or education. Scholarships of up to $1,000 are awarded to help ease the financial obstacles that accompany pursuing a higher education.
Scholarships are awarded in six categories:
- General (High School GED, English as a Second Language, Post-Secondary, Graduate)
- Licensing Fee
- Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math Degree (to include certain healthcare fields)
- Spouses of Fallen Service Members
- Spouses of Wounded Service Members
- Vocational or Technical Certification
Applications will only be accepted online and must be submitted by midnight EST, January 31, 2012. Spouses of uniformed service members (active duty, National Guard and Reserve, retirees, and survivors) from any branch or rank are eligible to apply. The scholarship funds may be used to assist with tuition, fees, and school room and board. Apply now!
This scholarship program is made possible by partnerships with BAE Systems and Folds of Honor Foundation. For more information on military spouse education and careers, visit the Spouse Education section of our website.
About the National Military Family AssociationMilitary families serve our country with pride, honor, and quiet dedication. The National Military Family Association is the leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening and protecting the families of the men and women currently serving, retired, wounded or fallen. We provide families of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Commissioned Corps of the USPHS and NOAA with information, work to get them the benefits they deserve, and offer programs that improve their lives. Our 40 years of service and accomplishments have made us a trusted resource for military families and the Nation's leaders. To learn more, visit www.MilitaryFamily.org.
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