Press Release June 27, 2012

PRLog (Press Release) - Jun 27, 2012 -
The Council of College and Military Educators (CCME) is pleased to offer $1000 scholarships each year to United States Service members (active duty/veterans) and spouses of Service members who are working towards the completion of higher education degrees.
All applicants must submit the on-line CCME Scholarship Application, which will be available at scholarships page. The deadline for scholarship applications is 1 October 2012.

The Eligibility Requirements are as follows:
CCME Joe King Scholarship (5 awards)   Applicants must:

• be a uniformed service member (active, reserves, guard)
• be currently enrolled in an educational program at a regional or national accredited institution and is a member institution of CCME
• first time associate, bachelor, or graduate degree seeker
• have a minimum of 12 or more hours (units) with a cumulative 2.5 GPA (undergraduate) from the CCME member institution; minimum 6 or more hours (units) with a cumulative 3.0 GPA (graduate) from the CCME member institution
• submit an unofficial college or university transcript from all colleges
• submit two (2) letters of recommendation to be completed by persons unrelated to applicant, who will attest to their motivation, character, integrity and educational pursuit. One recommendation must be from a faculty member or academic advisor.

CCME Spouse Scholarship (5 awards)   Applicants must:

• be the spouse of a uniformed service member (active, reserves, guard, veteran)
• be currently enrolled in an educational program at a regional or national accredited institution and is a member institution of CCME
• first time associate, bachelor, or graduate degree seeker
• have a minimum of 12 or more hours (units) with a cumulative 2.5 GPA (undergraduate) from the CCME member institution; minimum 6 or more hours (units) with a cumulative 3.0 GPA (graduate) from the CCME member institution
• submit an unofficial college or university transcript from all colleges
• submit two (2) letters of recommendation to be completed by persons unrelated to applicant, who will attest to their motivation, character, integrity and educational pursuit. One recommendation must be from a faculty member or academic advisor.

CCME Veteran Scholarship (5 awards)   Applicants must:

• be a prior uniformed service member (active, reserves, guard)
• be currently enrolled in an educational program at a regional or national accredited institution and is a member institution of CCME
• first time associate, bachelor, or graduate degree seeker
• have a minimum of 12 or more hours (units) with a cumulative 2.5 GPA (undergraduate) from the CCME member institution; minimum 6 or more hours (units) with a cumulative 3.0 GPA (graduate) from the CCME member institution
• submit an unofficial college or university transcript from all colleges
• submit two (2) letters of recommendation to be completed by persons unrelated to applicant, who will attest to their motivation, character, integrity and educational pursuit. One recommendation must be from a faculty member or academic advisor.

Essays will be judged on written content and writing skills, and should be at least 400-750 words in length. Applications that are incomplete or are from individuals that do not qualify will not be considered.
Finalists will be required to provide documentation of service.