UMGC-NMFA Scholarship for Military Spouses
Scholarship Overview
Through the UMGC-NMFA Scholarship program, University of Maryland Global Campus awards a minimum of 10 scholarships, worth up to $1,500 each, through the National Military Family Association (NMFA) to spouses of active-duty, Reservist, and/or National Guard servicemembers. This scholarship program is made possible through a generous grant from UMGC alumna Lt. Col. Dona Hildebrand (U.S. Air Force, Retired).
Eligible applicants must be current or newly enrolled students who have earned no more than 30 credits and are seeking their first undergraduate degree at UMGC. The scholarship will cover up to two full courses (6 credits).
The application for spring 2021 scholarships is open from October 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020.
Eligibility Criteria
A candidate for this scholarship must be a UMGC student who
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Is a registered member of the NMFA
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Is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident noncitizen
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Is a current or newly enrolled student who has earned no more than 30 credits at UMGC
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Is a military spouse of an active-duty, Reserve, or National Guard servicemember
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Is a degree-seeking student pursuing a first undergraduate degree
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Is enrolled or will enroll in at least 6 credits during spring 2021
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Is not receiving 100 percent Tuition Assistance or reimbursement from work
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Is not eligible for 100 percent veterans benefits (COE level needs to be less than 100 percent)