Application opens Feb. 3! Applications due March 3!
The mission of the Pat Tillman Foundation is
to invest in military veterans and their spouses through academic
scholarships – building a diverse community of leaders committed to
service to others.
Each year, the Pat Tillman Foundation selects
up to 60 Tillman Scholars: military veterans and spouses who embody
Pat’s unwavering commitment to service, learning and action. The
scholars chosen
demonstrate clear academic and career goals, extraordinary leadership
potential, and a deep desire to create positive change through their
work in the fields of medicine, law, business, policy, technology,
education and the arts. Students from all fields are
eligible to apply. The scholarship is not a gift; it’s an investment in
excellence and potential. Scholars receive the benefits of leadership
development and a community of peers and mentors to help them reach
their fullest potential as leaders.
Since its inception, 347 Tillman Military
Scholars nationwide have been awarded over $6 million. This year, 60 new
Tillman Military Scholars join Current and Network Tillman Military
Scholars both
online and in‐person at the annual Pat Tillman Leadership Summit and
subsequent regional gatherings throughout the U.S., as well as at Pat’s
Run each April.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Veteran and active-duty military service members
- Honorably discharged of pre-and post-9/11 service
- From all branches of the U.S. Military including National Guard and Reserve
- Current spouses of veterans or active-duty service members, including surviving spouses
- Service members or spouses pursuing a degree as a full-time student:
- Undergraduate (Bachelor’s or above)
- Graduate or post-graduate degree
- At a public or private, U.S.-based accredited institution
Applicants will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
- Educational and career ambitions
- Record of military service and/or community impact as a military spouse
- Record of personal achievement
- Demonstration of service to others in the community
- Desire to continue to serve others and make a positive impact on your community
- Leadership potential
- Compelling, thoughtful, genuine and thorough essay question responses
Please visit
http://pattillmanfoundation.org/apply-to-be-a-scholar/
for complete details and online application beginning Feb. 3. Attached,
please also find a program description and answers to frequently asked
questions.
UW is a TMS University Partner. Information for UW applicants is at http://expd.washington.edu/scholarships/search/search-results.html?page_stub=tillman, including tips for creating competitive applications.
Several UW advisers are available to assist
students in applying for the Tillman Scholarship. Take advantage of
these advisers for feedback on application drafts!
UW contacts for application assistance:
UW-Seattle Undergraduate applicants:Robin Chang, Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
171 Mary Gates Hall, 206-543-2603
robinc@uw.edu
