BECOME A

TILLMAN MILITARY SCHOLAR

The Tillman Military Scholars program supports our nations active and veteran servicemembers and their spouses by removing financial barriers to completing a degree program of choice. The scholarships cover not only direct study-related expenses such as tuition and fees, but also other needs, including housing and child care. In 2013, the Pat Tillman Foundation will provide over $1 million in funding to the 60 members of the 5th class of Tillman Military Scholars.

Scholarship Deadline: February 15th

UW information sessions: 10-11am, Wednesday, Jan. 16, UW1-361 (Bothell), Please RSVP: https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/nataliak/188606, though drop-ins are welcome 12:30pm, Wednesday, Jan. 16, MGH 171 (Seattle), Please RSVP: https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/339, though drop-ins are welcome 3:30pm, Thursday, Jan. 17, MGH 171 (Seattle), Please RSVP: https://expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/339, though drop-ins are welcome 11:00am, Tuesday, Jan. 22 (Online Session) Please RSVP to participate in online Webinar: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/419871470

Who is eligible to apply to become a Tillman Military Scholar?

Veteran and active duty military servicemembers Of both pre- and post-9/11 service From all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard, including service in the National Guard and Reserve Spouses of active or veteran servicemembers Including surviving spouses Servicemember or spouse seeking assistance to pursue an undergraduate, graduate or post-graduate degree as a full-time student at a public or private, 4-year U.S.-based accredited institution http://www.pattillmanfoundation.org/tillman-military-scholars/

UW is a TMS University Partner. Information for UW applicants: http://expd.washington.edu/scholarships/search/search-results.html?page_stub=tillman.

UW contacts for application assistance:

UW-Seattle & Tacoma Undergraduate applicants: Robin Chang, Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards 171 Mary Gates Hall, 206-543-2603 robinc@uw.edu UW-Seattle & Tacoma Graduate applicants: Helene Obradovich or Marilyn Gray Graduate School Office of Fellowships & Awards G-1 Communications, 206-543-7152 helene@uw.edu or megray@uw.edu UW-Bothell applicants: Natalia Dyba Global Initiatives & Merit Scholarships UW1-165, 425-352-3261 NDyba@uwb.edu

UW Veterans Services Contacts:

UW-Seattle Tim Wold, Director, Veterans Center 520 Schmitz Hall, 206-685-2065 twold@uw.edu UW-Tacoma Bruce Metzger Financial Aid/Veterans Affairs Advisor MAT 206, 253-692-5721 bmetzger@u.washington.edu UW-Bothell Rosa Lundborg Manager, Veterans Services & Disability Resources for Students UW1-175, 425-352-5307 rlundborg@uwb.edu