CCME Scholarships

The Council of College and Military Educators (CCME) is pleased to offer $1000 scholarships each year to United States Service members (active duty/veterans) and spouses of Service members who are working towards the completion of higher education degrees.

The CCME online application, recommendation form, and eligibility requirements will be available July 2013.

Questions can be directed to scholarship@ccmeonline.org or review the Frequently Asked Questions

The Eligibility Requirements were as follows:

CCME Joe King Scholarship (5 awards)

• be a uniformed service member (active, reserves, guard)
• be currently enrolled in an educational program at regional or national accredited institution and is a member institution of CCME
• first time associate, bachelor, or graduate degree seeker
• have a minimum of 12 or more hours (units) with a cumulative 2.5 GPA (undergraduate) from the CCME member institution; minimum 6 or more hours (units) with a cumulative 3.0 GPA (graduate) from the CCME member institution.
• submit an unofficial college or university transcript from all colleges
• submit two (2) letters of recommendation to be completed by persons unrelated to applicant, who will attest to their motivation, character, integrity and educational pursuit. One recommendation must be from a faculty member or academic advisor.

CCME Spouse Scholarship (5 awards)

• be the spouse of a uniformed service member (active, reserves, guard, veteran)
• be currently enrolled in an educational program in a regional or nationally accredited institution and is a member institution of CCME
• first time associate, bachelor, or graduate degree seeker
• have a minimum of 12 or more hours (units) with a cumulative 2.5 GPA (undergraduate) from the CCME member institution; minimum 6 or more hours (units) with a cumulative 3.0 GPA (graduate) from the CCME member institution
• submit an unofficial college or university transcript from all colleges
• submit two (2) letters of recommendation to be completed by persons unrelated to applicant, who will attest to their motivation, character, integrity and educational pursuit. One recommendation must be from a faculty member or academic advisor.

CCME Veteran Scholarship (5 awards)

• be a prior uniformed service member (active, reserves, guard)
• be currently enrolled in an educational program at regional or national accredited institution and is a member institution of CCME
• first time associate, bachelor, or graduate degree seeker
• have a minimum of 12 or more hours (units) with a cumulative 2.5 GPA (undergraduate) from the CCME member institution; minimum 6 or more hours (units) with a cumulative 3.0 GPA (graduate) from the CCME member institution.
• submit an unofficial college or university transcript from all colleges
• submit two (2) letters of recommendation to be completed by persons unrelated to applicant, who will attest to their motivation, character, integrity and educational pursuit. One recommendation must be from a faculty member or academic advisor.

The essay for the CCME Joe King, Spouse, and Veteran scholarship will be judged on written content and writing skills, and should be at least 400-750 words in length. The essay topic for the CCME Joe King, Spouse, and Veteran scholarship is: What are your professional aspirations (goals); and how will your academic program and this scholarship help you achieve those goals?

Applications that are incomplete or are from individuals that do not qualify will not be considered.

Finalists will be required to provide documentation of service.