Pat Tillman Foundation Opens Military Scholarship Applications

The newly introduced Tillman Military Scholar program has announced that applications are now open

Tempe, Arizona - The Pat Tillman Foundation has announced that the new Leadership Through Action^TM – Tillman Military Scholars program has opened for applications on March 30, 2009 and will close on May 14, 2009.  Those eligible for consideration are veteran and active servicemembers and their dependents (children and spouses.)  Now in its fifth year, the Pat Tillman Foundation is proud to support these individuals that portray the very nature of leadership that it seeks to inspire in young people across the country.

Tillman Military Scholarships may cover study-related expenses such as tuition, fees, books, room and board, as well as other needs such as child care. The Pat Tillman Foundation will support the scholars through both the Foundation and select universities with existing servicemember support programs and enrollment.

This new Leadership Through Action^TM initiative continues to support the mission of the Foundation to carry forward Pat’s legacy of leadership and civic action by supporting future generations of leaders who embody the American tradition of citizen service.

“The Pat Tillman Foundation is honored to lend our support and resources to servicemembers, veterans and their families through our Military Scholars Program. The participants of this program will represent every age and background and share a common connection through service to their country and a commitment to reaching their highest academic goals,” said Pat Tillman Foundation Executive Director, Kadi Tierney.

Eligibility for the Leadership Through Action^TM – Tillman Military Scholars program includes the following:

• Veterans and active servicemembers of both pre- and post-9/11 service
• Servicemembers who wish to start, finish, or further their education
  • Those whose benefits have run out or exceeded need
• Servicemembers of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, National Guard, and Reserve
• Servicemembers pursuing undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate, 2-year, 4-year, public, private, vocational, and trade degrees or certifications
• Dependants of servicemembers (children and spouses)
  • Those whose benefits are not transferable from their mother/father/husband/wife
  • Those who are survivors of a servicemember

Upon receiving completed applications, the selection committee will be looking for individuals that meet the following criteria:

• Unmet financial need
• Educational and career ambitions
• Length of service
• Record of personal achievement
• Compelling, thoughtful, genuine, and thorough essay question responses
• Demonstration of service to others in the community and a desire to continue such service

Applications are now available for download at www.pattillmanfoundation.org/. Please note that applications will be separated into two pools: servicemembers and dependents.

All applications must be postmarked by May 14, 2009 to be considered for acceptance.

About the Pat Tillman Foundation
The Tillman family and friends created the Pat Tillman Foundation in 2004, following Pat’s death while serving with the 75^th Ranger Regiment in Afghanistan.

In the aftermath of the attacks on September 11^th, 2001, Pat proudly put his NFL career with Arizona Cardinals on hold to serve his country. This decision was just one of many he made over the course of his lifetime to help others and serve a greater cause than himself.

To honor Pat and young people like Pat, the Pat Tillman Foundation was formed to inspire others to make positive social change through the Leadership Through Action^TM programs and scholarships for military servicemembers, families of servicemembers, and students across the country.

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