Hope For The Warriors® - Wounded warrior projects to support soldiers wounded in the Iraq and Afghanistan War

. . . . . . . . . . ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATIONS

Must be able to provide proof showing applicant is a legal spouse or caregiver of a U.S. military service member who was wounded/injured or killed in the line of duty between 2001 and the present. Please provide one of the following:
- If the service member is still on active duty, retired or KIA, applicants must submit a copy of the front and back of their Military ID.
- If service member is discharged, applicant must show either DD214 or retirement order documents with a marriage certificate.
* Caregivers who are not spouses must submit a legal, notarized document stating they possess guardianship. Applicants may request assistance in verification from the Scholarship Coordinator by sending an e-mail to: Scholarships
Proof of U.S. residency.
Must intend to apply or be currently enrolled in an accredited college or trade school for the current school year, in pursuit of a bachelors/masters degree or vocational program pursuing certification.
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.
Must provide two letters of recommendation - one must be completed by an education or business professional or employer/volunteer coordinator/supervisor. Only letters of recommendation accompanying the application package will be accepted. Each letter must be in a sealed envelope.
Must submit an original typed, double spaced essay, with no more than 500 words concerning this topic: Describe how your life has been impacted by the Global War on Terror and how that impact played a role in your pursuit of higher education.
Must fill out the two-page questionnaire fully and completely. (Included in the application)
Must provide one of the following documents for proof of injury i.e.; 1099, MEB, VA Eligibility Letter, Purple Heart Award, or Official Letter from Military Chain of Command or VA Care Coordinator.

Scholarship Application Check List
Application
___	Signature
___	Intended College
___	Proof of Service Identify:________________________________
___	Proof of Injury/Death Identify:________________________________
___	Original Essay (No more than 500 words)
___	2 Page Questionnaire completed
___	Professional Letter of Recommendation
___	Second Letter of Recommendation
___	2.6 GPA or 650 on GED
Fall 2012 Application