Who Can Apply:
- Applicant must be a combat veteran and have been awarded a campaign medal or expeditionary medal
- Must be attending a university, college or trade school in the state of Michigan
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. If no post-secondary GPA has been established then high school GPA will be used. Otherwise GPA will be from the post-secondary institution
- Must be a current member of a veterans service organization (VSO)
Submission:
- Complete the application
- Provide a copy of Student ID
- Provide a copy of current VSO membership card
- Provide a copy of DD 214 showing campaign credit (please redact SSN)
- Provide a copy of transcript (this may be an unofficial copy)
- Submit an essay of no more than 600 words outlining why you joined the military, how it affected your life, what you plan to do after graduation and how this scholarship will affect your ability to achieve those plans
Deadline: September 15, 2017
Amount: Varies
Learn More: http://portagevfw.org/?page_id=13