Colorado Technical University Announces Call for Annual Wounded Warrior Scholarship Applications
April 02 2015 - 08:00AM
Business Wire
For the first time, CTU expands program to
include those injured in any combat duty and caregivers of wounded
warriors
Colorado Technical University (CTU) today announced its call for
applications for the 2016 Wounded Warrior Scholarship. The eighth
annual scholarship program is intended to provide much needed
assistance to active duty military personnel, their families and
caregivers to pursue higher education. Together with the Yellow
Ribbon Fund, the program covers the full educational costs
including tuition, books and fees for a single degree program, as
well as a new laptop computer.
CTU awards 50 scholarships annually — 25 to wounded service
people and 25 to their spouses or caregivers. To date, CTU has
awarded 350 scholarships with a total value of $4.6 million to
honor those that put themselves on the front lines for this country
every day.
“CTU has always been a strong advocate for military families,
and this scholarship is a testament to that,” said Bob Lally,
retired naval captain and director of CTU's Wounded Warrior
Scholarship Program. “These service members and their families
fight for our country and we want to make it as easy as possible
for them to succeed. That means providing support networks to guide
them and giving them an opportunity to pursue their dreams of
higher education free from financial strain.”
The scholarships aim to provide a way for wounded service
people, their spouses and caregivers to earn their degree to better
prepare them to move into civilian careers. This is the first year
in which CTU has expanded the program to include those injured in
any combat duty and caregivers of wounded warriors. The
scholarships are also intended as a way to learn and enhance skills
that may be needed for a job promotion. It can often be very
difficult for service members to rebuild their lives and livelihood
after an injury. CTU seeks to offer a way to start fresh with
support and encouragement.
“Many military students place their education on hold while they
serve,” said Andrew H. Hurst, president of CTU. “We strive to honor
this sacrifice by maintaining a deep familiarity with the
day-to-day challenges they, and their families, face. This
scholarship is a tangible example of CTU’s commitment to the
military – and we’re proud to expand the program’s eligibility this
year.”
How to Apply for the Wounded Warrior Scholarship
Program
The application to the Wounded Warrior Scholarship Program
consists of an essay sharing the obstacles a wounded service person
has overcome, or the obstacles encountered while caring for and
supporting someone who is injured. Scholarship winners are selected
based on their desire to advance their education and plans to apply
their degree for career advancement after completing the
program.
Candidates must provide proof of high school graduation or
equivalency documents, and be the spouse or caregiver of an active
United States Armed Forces member or veteran who is currently
receiving medical treatment for injuries suffered in combat or
injuries received in the line of duty.
Applications must be completed and received by September 15,
2015 and winners will be announced on November 11, 2015. For more
information about the scholarship and to access the application,
please visit the following website:
http://www.coloradotech.edu/admissions/military/wounded-warrior-scholarship.
Selection Process
An independent selection board consisting of representatives
from the academic and military communities select recipients. For a
complete list of scholarship recipients, visit
http://www.coloradotech.edu/admissions/military/ww.
About Colorado Technical University
Founded in 1965, Colorado Technical University (CTU) provides
higher education to connect students to what matters most in
reaching their professional goals. CTU offers more than 100
undergraduate and graduate programs taught by real-world faculty
members who enrich the curriculum with their industry experience
and prepare students for today’s challenges and the hard-hitting
problems of tomorrow.
CTU’s personalized, online learning system allows students to
control what, where, when and how they learn. Students can also
learn and connect on campuses in multiple cities. With the help of
faculty, industry professionals and more than 70,000 alumni, CTU
students can also grow a powerful professional network to use their
entire career. For more information, please visit
www.coloradotech.edu.
CTU gives military students flexibility and accessibility to
higher education whether they are deployed or at home through its
availability of online classes and support services. For more
information please visit:
http://www.coloradotech.edu/info-for/military.
CTU is accredited by The Higher Learning
Commission, www.hlcommission.org. CTU is a member of the
Career Education Corporation network of universities, colleges
and schools. For more information,
visit www.careered.com.
CTU cannot guarantee employment or salary. Find employment
rates, financial obligations and other disclaimers
at http://www.coloradotech.edu/financial-aid/student-disclosures.
Colorado Technical UniversityMedia Contact:Melissa
Balsan, (224) 293-5990mbalsan@ctuonline.edu
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