The University of Phoenix is pleased to partner with AMVETS to offer and fund a scholarship program. This scholarship program will help to help veterans; active duty service members, reservists, guardsmen and family members obtain a high-quality education.
Through this scholarship program, fifty (50) scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $7,000 non-cash credit to the University of Phoenix. The scholarship can be used towards an undergraduate or master’s program. Recipients may choose to take courses at a University of Phoenix on-ground campus or online.
We are excited to announce that applications can be submitted online this year. Please review the following options.
Option 1: Online Application (preferable)
1. Access the University of Phoenix AMVETS Scholarship online application. 2. Follow the instructions to complete the online application, including the essays. 3. Review your application before submitting. 4. Print a copy of the submitted application for your records.
Option 2: Paper Application
If you are under 21 years of age, or do not wish to complete the application electronically, you must submit your paper application via mail.
1. Print a copy of the University of Phoenix AMVETS Scholarship application. 2. Complete the paper application, including all supporting documentation. 3. Your application and signed forms must be submitted via the mailing address on the application under submission instructions and must be received on or before the deadline date.
Important Dates
Deadline Date: A complete application and supporting documentation must be received on or before August 11, 2011. Applications received after the designated deadline date will not be considered. No exceptions.
Award Date: The scholarship committee will determine the recipients of the scholarship by the award date of November 11, 2011. You will be notified via email by award date regarding the status of the scholarship. You will receive a notification email regardless if you were selected as a recipient or not.
For more information about the University of Phoenix, visit www.phoenix.edu
For any additional information regarding the AMVETS scholarship, please e-mail scholarships@phoenix.edu.
Note: Please be advised that it is the applicant’s responsibility to submit a paper application, which must be received on or before the deadline date as set forth above. The scholarship committee accepts no responsibility for incomplete applications, applications not in proper form, lost applications, or any other submission. No exceptions.
Tuition Benefit for All AMVETS Members
As of September 29, 2010, members of AMVETS receive a 10 percent reduction from the standard tuition rate.
To further your education opportunities, contact 800.680.9773. Use your AMVETS membership card to confirm eligibility. The tuition reduction applies to undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate degree programs. Active Duty, Guard, and Reserve members and their spouses will continue to receive the current special military tuition rate.