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SCHOLARSHIPS and TUITION DISCOUNTS
SCHOLARSHIPS
AMVETS annually awards scholarships to veterans/active military, their sons, daughters or grandchildren. A son, daughter or grandchild of a deceased veteran is also eligible. Awarded on the basis of academic excellence and financial need, the scholarships go to deserving high school seniors, high school JROTC students and veterans pursuing a higher education.
The following scholarships, funded by the AMVETS National Service Foundation, are awarded annually:
Dr. Aurelio M. Caccomo
Family Foundation Memorial Scholarship
One $3,000 scholarship for veterans/guardsman/reservists (PDF) will be awarded nationwide per year, for the duration of the grant, without regard for district boundaries. The scholarship is for veterans, including members of the National Guard and Reserves, seeking new skills in order to be more competitive in the job market. The one time $3,000 award may be used for undergraduate courses, accredited degree or certificate programs, including online schools.
AMVETS National Service Foundation
2009 Scholarship Winners
University of Phoenix
The following scholarship is funded by the University of Phoenix and is a joint venture to help veterans; active duty service members, reservists, Guardsmen and family members obtain a high-quality online education.
- Seventy five scholarships will be awarded this year. Each scholarship will consist of a $4,000 non-cash credit to the University of Phoenix.
For more information about the University of Phoenix, visit www.phoenix.edu
Download University of Phoenix scholarship application.
Devry University
AMVETS and Devry University have teamed up to offer veterans and their families an opportunity to pursue or enhance their college education through tuition scholarships valued at up to $9,000 each towards an undergraduate or graduate degree at DeVry University or it's Keller Graduate School of Management.
Ten scholarships will be awarded each semester. (Scholarships for online or any of their institutions within the United States)
Those eligible are Veterans, their immediate family members (i.e. spouse, natural and adopted children) and the natural and adopted children of member of the active military, including Guard and Reserve.However, if you are presently a student at DeVry University or Keller Graduate School of Management, you are ineligible for this scholarship.
Active duty are not eligible because DeVry has a more attractive discounted program for them and their spouses.
Download DeVry University scholarship application.
Visit our Devry page at: www.amvets.org/DeVry
Scholarship applications may be downloaded (see links above) or requested by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the AMVETS National Programs Department.
Visit the scholarship link to view our
2008 Service Foundation winners.
2008 DeVry University Scholarship Winners
2008 University of Phoenix Scholarship Winners
TUITION DISCOUNT
Kaplan University is proud to be working with AMVETS in supporting the educational pursuits of service members, veterans and their families.
For many who have served or are serving our country, earning a degree is a key goal. Kaplan University has helped thousands of adult learners, including service members; pursue their education while balancing career and family obligations.
Kaplan offers more then 100 online degrees and programs designed to provide a rich, interactive, and fulling educational experience. And, you can do it on your terms- study anytime, anyplace you have an Internet connection.
Kaplan stands firmly behind your educational goals and provides various services designed to help veterans make the most of their talent, dedication, and leadership capabilities.
- Tuition reduced up to 53% for active duty or reserve and guard units, and 34% for veterans - enabling many to earn their degree using only their military benefits.
- AMVETS family member benefits - If you are an AMVETS member, your immediate family members are also eligible for a 10% reduced tution rate.
- Military Student Support Center - specially trained representatives who can aid in coordinating VA benefits and help you make the most of military training, experience, or prior coursework for a more efficient path to a degree.
Kaplan University has the same institutional accreditation as the country's leading universities and colleges. Kaplan University is a proud member of the Service members Opportunity Colleges Consortium (SOC).
Learn more about earning your degree or certificate at Kaplan University. For more information, please visit www.amvets.kaplan.edu or call 866.484.8520
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