Pillars of Strength Application

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Section 1: Applicant/Caregiver Information

First Name *

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Please provide your first name.

Last Name *

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Please provide your last name.

Please include suffix, if applicable.

Street Address *

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Please enter your street address.

City *

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Please provide your city.

State *

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Please provide your state.

Please use two letter postal abbreviation.

Zip Code *

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Postal Code is a required field.

Is your mailing address the same as your street address?

Yes No

Mailing Address *

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Please provide your Mailing address.

City *

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Please provide your city.

State *

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Please provide your state.

Please use two letter postal abbreviation.

Zip Code *

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Please provide your zip code.

Phone *

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Please enter a valid phone number

E-mail Address * * Required

Please provide your e-mail address.

Relationship to Recovering Servicemember/Veteran *

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Please enter your relationship to recovering servicemember or veteran.

Section 2: Recovering Servicemember/Veteran Information

First Name *

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Please provide your first name.

Middle Initial

Last Name *

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Please provide your last name.

Include suffix, if applicable

Current Military Status *

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Military Affiliation *

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Other Affiliation

Section 3: Applicant/Caregiver Education Information

Have you previously attended UMGC? *

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Which campus did you previously attend? *

Stateside Europe Asia

Check all that apply

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UMGC Student ID Number (if known)

High School Education History

Name of High School *

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Please type "GED" if you received your GED instead

City *

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State *

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Please use two letter postal abbreviation.

Date of Graduation *

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College/Postsecondary Education History

Please list all previous institutions you attended (up to 3 most recent).

Please note: Your eligibility for financial aid may be affected if your incoming GPA is below 2.0.

Name of Institution

Credits Earned

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Degree Awarded (if applicable)

Name of Institution

Credits Earned

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Degree Awarded (if applicable)

Name of Institution

Credits Earned

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Degree Awarded (if applicable)

Please list additional institutions here

Include: Name of Institution(s), Credits Earned, and Degree Awarded (If applicable)

UMGC Education Interests

Degree of Interest *

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Doctoral programs are not eligible for the Pillars of Strength scholarship.

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Academic Area of Interest

Expected UMGC Division

Expected Graduation Term and Year *

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Please list season and year (ex: Spring 2023)

Essay

Please write an essay which answers the following questions. Please note that each question must be answered in at least 200 words.

Caregiving can reveal inner strengths we didn’t know we had. What qualities or skills have you discovered in yourself through your caregiving role, and how do you hope to apply them to your education?
How has being a caregiver shaped who you are today? Share specific examples of how you’ve demonstrated resilience, adaptability, or personal growth while supporting your service member or veteran.
If you were selected as a scholarship recipient to pursue higher education, what excites you most about the future? What impact do you hope to make in your community or profession, and how does your caregiving experience prepare you for that role?
Share your purpose for furthering your education through the Pillars of Strength Scholarship at t �� and describe how earning your degree or certificate will transform your life, strengthen your community, and support your family.
What has been the most challenging aspect of your caregiving experience, and what has been the most rewarding? How have these experiences influenced who you are today?

Please attach your essay *

Accepted file formats are .doc, .docx, and .pdf. File size cannot exceed 2MB.

Your essay is required.

Acknowledgements

I hereby authorize University of Maryland Global Campus, as required by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), to release any information to aid in the determination of my scholarship eligibility. I give UMGC permission to provide any official or unofficial documents related to my scholarship eligibility and award(s) or academic status, including renewal eligibility.

Agree to Terms *

I Agree

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I acknowledge that the information given above is true and correct. In addition, I agree that if I am selected for the Pillars of Strength Scholarship Program, I agree to the terms and conditions of the scholarship, and I understand that I will be expected to participate in activities to help promote the scholarship. I understand that failure to comply with any of these terms may revoke my eligibility for this scholarship.

Agree to Terms *

I Agree

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I acknowledge I am not in default from Title IV student loans.

Agree to Terms *

I Agree

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