The scholarships will be awarded each year to the spouse of a wounded service member and the spouse of a fallen service member. For more information, please email Tina Atherall.

1. Must possess a valid military ID card and be the legal spouse of a US military member who was wounded/injured or killed in the line of duty between 2001 and the present.
2. Must intend to make application to or be currently enrolled in an accredited College or trade school for the Fall of 2008, in pursuit of a bachelors/masters degree or vocational program pursuing certification.
3. Must show proof of satisfactory academic progress: Score of at least 650 on the GED, a high school diploma with a 2.6 overall GPA based on a 4.0 scale or similar rating of current studies if within the last 5 years. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
4. Must provide two letters of recommendation (One to be completed by an education or business professional or employer/volunteer coordinator/supervisor).
5. Must submit an original essay, typed, double spaced and no more than 500 words answering the following question: "How has facing the challenges presented by your spouse's injuries or death affected your short-term and long-term goals and how will further education prepare you for what you hope to achieve in the future?"
6. Must provide a one page resume or list of accomplishments to include past education, training, awards/honor, volunteer and employment experiences, and special interests.