Columbia Southern University - Hero Behind the Hero Scholarship
Tuition up to 60 credit hours ( up to $32,700 in one online degree program)
- DeadlineMultiple Options: February 28th May 31st August 31st November 25th
- StateNationwide
- BranchesArmy, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard
About this scholarship
"Columbia Southern University recognizes the sacrifices made by the family members of America’s military men and women, and public safety personnel (firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMTs and dispatchers). Each award date, two scholarships will be awarded. One will be awarded to the spouse or child of a National Guard or active-duty military member. One will be awarded to the spouse or child of a public safety personnel. Available to both future and current CSU students, this scholarship covers tuition up to 60 credit hours, or the first credential obtained [associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree], whichever comes first."
Details
- Award
- Tuition up to 60 credit hours ( up to $32,700 in one online degree program)
- Deadline
- Multiple Options: February 28th May 31st August 31st November 25th
- Application opens
- Multiple Options: January 17th April 1st July 5th September 27th
- State
- Nationwide
- Branches
- Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard
- Status of service member
- Active Duty, National Guard, Reserves
- Relation to service member
- Spouse, Child
- Intended program
- Columba Southern University Online
- Requirements
- "Eligibility Submit acceptable verification documentation of spouse or parent’s public safety or military affiliation. See below for acceptable verification documentation. Have earned a high school transcript or equivalent (GED) Begin coursework within 90 days of the award date Be capable of maintaining a 2.0 undergraduate or 3.0 graduate GPA Remain in good standing with CSU throughout degree program Maintain continuous enrollment in a degree program. Active/Reserve Military Copy of applicant’s Tricare Card Copy of orders Letter from the military member’s command By law, CSU cannot accept military ID copies"
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