Lance Gillingham Memorial Scholarship
Lance Gillingham was a Vietnam Navy vet who passed away from Agent Orange complications in October 2023.
While there is some government assistance available for post-service personnel, it often doesn’t go far enough, and many veterans struggle after leaving the service. Pursuing a college education can be an important step on the road from military service to civilian life, but the high expenses can be inaccessible.
This scholarship seeks to honor the bravery and sacrifices of veterans by supporting them as they reenter civilian life and pursue higher education.
Any student who is a veteran may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, tell us how the military has affected how you view yourself and your country.
How has the military changed how you view yourself and your country?
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The application deadline is Jul 1, 2024. Winners will be announced on Aug 1, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Aug 1, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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