MG James Ursano Scholarship Program, USA

The MG James Ursano Scholarship Program is now open. Eligible candidates must be a dependent of a Soldier on federal active duty, a retired Soldier, or a deceased active or deceased retired Soldier and be registered in DEERS (Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System). Up to $3,300 will be given to the winning students. The application deadline is May 1, 2016.

Scholarship Description
The MG James Ursano Scholarship Program is a need-based scholarship program established to assist children of Army Soldiers in obtaining their first undergraduate degree. Applicants must reapply each year and may receive assistance for up to four academic years as long as they meet the eligibility criteria explained in the document below.

Award Value
Award amount for winning candidates may vary from $500 to $3,300.

Level and Area of Studies
College or university level in any field.

Place of Study
In the United States of America.

Eligibility and Criteria

  • Student must be a dependent of a Soldier on federal active duty, a retired Soldier, or a deceased active or deceased retired Soldier.
  • Student must be registered in DEERS (Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System).
  • Student must be under the age of 23.
  • Student must remain unmarried for the entire academic year.
  • Student must not be a member of the National Guard, Reserves, or other military branch
  • Student must be enrolled, accepted, or pending acceptance as a full-time student in an accredited post-secondary or vocational institution listed in the US Department of Education’s Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions. Because financial need is already met, students attending Service Academies are not eligible.
  • Student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Applicants’ Nationality
The U.S. citizens are welcome to apply.

Application Instruction
Please find the detail instruction at the website and application link below.

Submission Deadline
1 May 2016.

Website and Application Link