Harrison College is awarding up to ten scholarships each during the months of May and November of 2012 to eligible Spouses and Dependents of Servicemembers. Apply online by March 31, 2012 for scholarships that will be awarded in May. Application process reopens in June with a deadline of September 30, 2012 for scholarships that will be awarded in November 2012.
Eligibility
- Must have a current and valid Dependent Military Identification Card (Active Duty, National Guard, Reservist or Retiree);
- Graduate of an accredited high school, equivalent educational institution, or earned a General Equivalency Diploma (GED);
- Interested in attending Harrison College or currently attending Harrison College
Award
If selected, the recipient will receive an award of $2,500 to be divided evenly over the first four terms ($625 per quarter) of the student’s enrollment at Harrison College. Awards are not eligible for renewal. Any student who withdraws, or changes program of study, automatically forfeits any remaining scholarship funds.
Application Process
- Submit completed scholarship application by March 31, 2012 (May Award) or September 30, 2012 (November Award).
- Submit a 500-word essay describing how military life affects a servicemembers spouse or dependent decision to pursue a post-secondary education.
- Submit two letters of recommendation.
Selection Process
All completed applications will be reviewed after the March 31, 2012 or September 30, 2012 deadlines respectively by the Harrison College Scholarship Committee. Recipients of the award will be notified by either Monday, May 7, 2012 or November 11, 2012. Notification dates are dependent upon when applications are received.
Expectations
- To receive award, recipient must provide proof of a current and valid Military Dependent Identification Card.
- All necessary entrance enrollment requirements to Harrison College must be complete.
- Student must maintain a 3.0 or above GPA (on a 4.0 scale) while attending Harrison College, and be in good standing with the college upon disbursement of scholarship money.
- Current Harrison College students must be in good standing upon disbursement of Scholarship money.