Eligible military-affiliated students can earn a $1,000 scholarship at UMGC.
Military-affiliated students who are currently enrolled stateside—or at our Europe or Asia locations—may be eligible to receive a $1,000 scholarship from the Veterans Initiatives Office (VIO) at University of Maryland Global Campus.
Each year, the VIO awards a total of six scholarships. In addition to meeting the eligibility requirements listed below, students who wish to be considered must be involved in at least one of UMGC's student organizations:
- The One2One mentorship program, as a mentor, for at least six consecutive months
- The Vessey Veterans Resource Center's virtual student union, as an active contributor, for at least six months
- The SALUTE National Honor Society - UMGC Chapter
The application for this scholarship is currently open. For reference, the scholarship application is open during the following dates:
- Spring: January 15–February 17
- Fall: August 15–September 10
Please note: The scholarship application includes a 250-word essay, so prepare accordingly. This year’s essay prompt is: How does the nation need the help of its veteran population? In what ways are veterans best positioned to influence and improve society?