The National Military Family Association’s Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarships range from $500 to $1,000 and are awarded to spouses of Uniformed Service members to obtain professional certification or to attend post-secondary or graduate school.
The scholarship funds may be used to assist with tuition, fees, and school room and board, and are paid directly to the accredited educational institution involved. Applications are due by midnight, January 31, 2010. This year, we are pleased to offer three scholarship categories – Spouses of the Wounded, Spouses of the Fallen, and for all military spouses. Visit http://www.militaryfamily.org/our-programs/military-spouse-scholarships/ to apply!
From the website:
The National Military Family Association recognizes the unique challenges today’s military spouses face in pursuing additional training or education. Frequent moves make it difficult to complete programs and establish a career. We are here to help ease the financial obstacles that accompany pursuing a higher education.
The Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarships are awarded to spouses of all Uniformed Services members:
•Active Duty
•National Guard and Reserve
•Retirees
•Survivors
The scholarship funds may be used for tuition, fees, and school room and board for:
•GED or ESL
•Vocational training
•Professional certification
•Post-secondary
•Graduate school
•In-class or on-line
•Full-time or part-time
A valid Military ID is the only requirement to apply for our program. Scholarship selection is based on your completion of some survey questions which will help us advocate for education changes on your behalf, short-answer questions, and an essay question which will help us get to know you better.
I am interested in returning to college to pursue a a Master’s Degree in Education.