Eligibility Criteria

This year, several merit-based scholarships will be offered to dependents and spouses continuing their education at a college or university in Fall 2024. Eligible applicants must pursue an associate's, bachelor's, master's or similar degree/diploma from an accredited 2-year or 4-year university, technical college, or vocational school.

 

Additionally, eligible candidates must meet the following criteria by the application deadline:

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Possess a valid DoD-dependent identification card AND

 

• Be a dependent whose parent or spouse is on active duty orders and stationed at Peterson SFB, Schriever SFB, or Cheyenne Mountain Air Station, or a geographically separate unit (GSU) of Peterson, Schriever or Cheyenne Mountain where no other Spouses' Club Scholarships available, OR

• Be a dependent whose parent or spouse is on active orders in the Guard or Reserve at Peterson, Schriever or Cheyenne Mountain Air Station, OR

• Be a dependent or spouse residing in the Colorado Springs area of a retired or deceased military member who served on active duty or military Missing in Action (MIA) member.

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Selection will be based upon scholastic achievement, demonstrated leadership, community service, and extracurricular activities. The application deadline is March 31, 2024.