NMFA Scholarship Application

The UMGC-NMFA Military Spouse Scholarship Application

Section A: Eligibility Criteria

A candidate for this scholarship must be a UMGC student who

Is a registered member of the NMFA
Is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident noncitizen
Is a current or newly enrolled student who has earned no more than 30 credits at UMGC
Is a military spouse of an active-duty, Reserve, or National Guard servicemember
Is a degree-seeking student pursuing a first undergraduate degree
Is enrolled or will enroll in at least 6 credits during spring 2023
Is not receiving 100 percent Tuition Assistance or reimbursement from work

Section B: Instructions and How to Submit Supporting Documents

Complete the UMGC-NMFA Military Spouse Scholarship application by December 31, 2022.
Complete the UMGC application for admission and include the $50 application fee by December 31, 2022.
Submit proof of military status to the Office of Admissions Services at admissions@umgc.edu by January 9, 2023.

Documents include

A copy of DEERS form 1172-2

OR

A copy of your marriage certificate AND one of the following:

Proof of sponsor's service statement or letter

Copy of sponsor's most recent enlistment or commissioning contract

Copy of sponsor's Tuition Assistance form showing military service expiration date

Copy of sponsor's Leave and Earnings statement with military service expiration date
Have your high school or previous institution(s) send official transcripts directly to UMGC by January 9, 2023.

Acknowledgements

Eligibility Criteria * I acknowledge that I have read the Eligibility Criteria. I certify that I meet these requirements and would like to complete the scholarship application.

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NMFA Membership * I acknowledge that I am a registered member of the National Military Family Association.

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Applicant Background Information

First Name * * Required

First Name is required

Middle Name

Last Name * * Required

Last Name is required

Suffix

Date of Birth * * Required

Date of Birth is required

Street Address * * Required

Street Address is required

City * * Required

City is required

ZIP Code * * Required

Zip Code is required

State * * Required

State is required

Phone *Required

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Email Address * * Required

Email is required

UMGC Student ID

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How many credits have you earned at University of Maryland Global Campus in Europe, Asia, or stateside prior to spring 2022? * 0-30 31 or More

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Submit a scholarship essay (minimum of 500 words). Think about some of the many challenges you've faced as a military spouse. What are your academic goals and how will those academic goals, and the NMFA scholarship, assist in achieving your academic goals and overcoming those challenges you face as a military spouse? * * Required

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Section C: Applicant Certification

By selecting "I Agree," I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the terms outlined in the certification and authorization agreement. I declare that all statements contained in this application and any accompanying documents are true and correct and understand that all statements made in this application are subject to investigation.

I acknowledge and understand that any false or dishonest answer to any question may be grounds for denial or subsequent revocation of a scholarship and may be subject to discipline under the UMGC Code of Student Conduct.

I further acknowledge and understand that the scholarship funds will not be refunded to me if I choose to drop or withdraw from courses during the award period.

Agree to Terms * I Agree

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