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
Must currently reside in the United States.
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 this scholarship will impact your family. Ensure you incorporate the injury/death.
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
Spring 2012 Application