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Last checkedJun 26, 2026
Eligibility
Eligibility & Requirements - Tillman Scholar
Information on who is eligible for the Tillman Scholar program, including military service requirements, student status, and application materials needed.
Veteran and active duty military service members (all branches, pre- and post-9/11 eras).; Current spouses of veterans or active service members, including surviving spouses.; Must be a full-time student pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree.; Not eligible: Child dependents, current ROTC participants with future service commitment, U.S. Public Health Service, First Responders, Intelligence Community members not...
Requirements
Current resume; Two 500-word essay questions; Character recommendation from a third party (specific questions via application tool); 250-word biography; Completed FAFSA and financial worksheet; Completed Student Aid Report (SAR)
Application materials
Current resume; Two 500-word essay questions; Character recommendation from a third party; 250-word biography; Completed FAFSA and financial worksheet; Completed Student Aid Report (SAR)
Important dates
Scholarships are awarded for the upcoming fall/spring academic year.; Scholarships are not retroactive for completed courses.
Documents
Proof of Military Service: most recent DD 214 (Member 4 preferred), Officer Record Brief, Enlistment Record Brief, Basic Individual Record, Personal Data Record, Performance...
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