Tillman Scholars military scholarship
The Tillman Scholar program is open to applicants who meet the following criteria:
Veteran and active duty military service members from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces including the National Guard who have served in both pre-and post-9/11 eras
Current Spouses of veteran or active service members, including surviving spouses
Service members, veterans and military spouses who apply must be a full-time* student pursuing one of the following degrees at a public or private, U.S.-based, accredited institution for the upcoming fall/spring academic year:
A full-time undergraduate degree (No certificates or associate’s degree)
A full-time graduate or professional degree (No certificates or associate’s degree)
You do not need to be attending a University Partnered school to apply. See video in regards to the University Partnered vs At-Large process for more information
Child dependents are not eligible to apply
Cadets/current ROTC participants with a future service commitment are not eligible to apply
Although we greatly appreciate the critical service rendered by members of the U.S. Public Health Service, First Responders (to include Law Enforcement personnel), and the Intelligence Community, members of those services who are not military veterans, service members, or spouses of military veterans/service members are not eligible to apply to be Tillman Scholars
Scholarships are awarded for the upcoming fall/spring academic year, not the current academic year
Scholarships are not retroactive for completed courses