For those of you who are looking for money for college (aka all of you), you should definitely take advantage of our Metro Leadership and Metro Medical Scholarships. Take a look at the descriptions below to see if you fit the qualifications. Then, go ahead and download the applications and return them to us at Divisional Headquarters. Applications for both of these scholarships are due by July 2, 2012. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask! We’re here to help you through the process!
For more information on our other scholarships and loans, click here.
Metro Medical Scholarship
This program is designed to provide educational funds for Salvation Army soldiers of the Metropolitan Division who are involved in an accredited college medical program. Scholarships are available for studies of all undergraduate and graduate medical studies. Applicants must also be soldiers in good standing at a Corps within the Metropolitan Division. A C+ (2.5) G.P.A. is required to reapply for each year.
Grants in the amount of $2,500 for full time students earning a bachelor’s or graduate degrees and $1,250 for full time students earning an associate’s (or similar) degree may be approved. Individuals may apply for scholarships in subsequent years, but awards are not guaranteed. No scholarships are made retroactively for past schooling expenses. Funds are limited, and priority will be given to those earning their first degree. Individuals may receive scholarship funding of up to $10,000 for a four year degree. Total funding will not be granted in excess of $10,000 (between the medical and leadership scholarships).
For more information, and to download the application, click here. Applications are due by July 2, 2012.
Metro Leadership Scholarship
This scholarship is for soldiers who demonstrate leadership service in the following ways:
-Is a soldier of a Metropolitan Corps & wears a Salvation Army uniform on a regular basis.
-Is actively involved in Corps and/or community leadership or volunteer service.
-Is a full time undergraduate/graduate student at an accredited college or university (under age 29).
-Maintains a minimum undergraduate (C+) 2.5 G.P.A. or a minimum graduate (B) 3.0 G.P.A. in order to be considered for subsequent scholarship awards.
Scholarships are available for studies of all undergraduate work, and master’s level graduate work. Grants in the amount of $2,500 for full time students earning a bachelor’s or master’s degree and $1,250 for full time students earning an associate’s (or similar) degree may be approved. Individuals may apply for scholarships in subsequent years, but awards are not guaranteed. No scholarships are made retroactively for past schooling expenses. Funds are limited, and priority will be given to those earning their first degree. Individuals may receive scholarship funding of up to $10,000 for college. No scholarships will be granted in excess of $10,000 cumulatively (between the leadership & medical scholarship).
For more information, and to download the application, please click here. Applications are due by July 2, 2012.