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For military personnel who have been severely injured during service in Iraq and Afghanistan and their families
To facilitate the transition of military personnel back to civilian life, the Department of Defense recently opened the Severely Injured Joint Operations Center. The Center deals specifically with issues concerning care, recuperation, health, and benefits for men and women returning from military service in Iraq and Afghanistan. GU/MSB offers a scholarship to help in this regard.
Qualifier: Program participant in the Department of Defense Severely Injured Joint Operations Center.
Award Amounts:
- $1,000 for applicants enrolled in diploma programs
- $2,500 for applicants enrolled in associate degree programs
- $5,000 for applicants enrolled in bachelor degree programs
Eligibility Guidelines:
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Recipients must provide proof of participation in the Severely Injured Joint Operations Center as either the injured service member or provide documentation as the spouse and/or child of the injured service member.
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Award amounts are designated for tuition only and are divided in 1/4 increments, unless the student is enrolled in a three quarter program, in which case it will be awarded in 1/3 increments.
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All recipients will be notified of the award in writing once application has been received along with the required documentation.
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Students must carry a minimum of 9 credits per quarter and maintain satisfactory academic progress or the award is forfeited from that point forward.
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Awards are forfeited if attendance is discontinued or interrupted.
Globe University/Minnesota School of Business is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees, Bachelor of Science degrees, Associate in Applied Science degrees and diplomas.