Pillars of Strength Application

Apply to the Pillars of Strength Scholarship Program

The Pillars of Strength Scholarship Program application consists of three sections. Before you begin, please review the eligibility requirements on the Pillars of Strength Scholarship Program webpage.

* Required Field

Section 1: Applicant/Caregiver Information

(include suffix if applicable)

Is your mailing address the same as your street address?

(description of applicant/caregiver)

Section 2: Recovering Servicemember/Veteran Information

(include suffix if applicable)

Section 3: Applicant/Caregiver Education Information

Have you previously attended UMGC? *
Have you previously attended UMGC? *

(check all that apply)

High School Education History

(indicate if you received your GED instead)

College/Postsecondary Education History

Please list all previous institutions you attended (up to 3 most recent).

Please note: Your eligibility for financial aid may be affected if your incoming GPA is below 2.0.

(Name of Institution(s), Credits Earned, Degree Awarded (If applicable)

UMGC Education Interests

(check all that apply)

(for example, spring 2023)

Acknowledgements

I hereby authorize University of Maryland Global Campus, as required by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), to release any information to aid in the determination of my scholarship eligibility. I give UMGC permission to provide any official or unofficial documents related to my scholarship eligibility and award(s) or academic status, including renewal eligibility.

Agree to Terms *

I acknowledge that the information given above is true and correct. In addition, I agree that if I am selected for the Pillars of Strength Scholarship Program, I agree to the terms and conditions of the scholarship, and I understand that I will be expected to participate in activities to help promote the scholarship. I understand that failure to comply with any of these terms may revoke my eligibility for this scholarship.

Agree to Terms *

I acknowledge I am not in default from Title IV student loans.

Agree to Terms *

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