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NERA/USAA COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP

2021 NERA/USAA College

Scholarship Program

NERA/USAA College Scholarship Program recognizes
the sacrifices made by the Reserve components of the
United States Armed Forces and their families. These
scholarships are made possible by generous grants from
USAA (usaa.com) and additional donations from NERA and its members.

Scholarship Amounts immediately following award of the scholarship.
Five $2,000 scholarships Enrollment may be in any associate’s degree,
vocational or trade school program, undergraduate
program leading to a bachelor’s degree, master’s
Eligibility degree program or postgraduate doctoral degree.
n In order to qualify for the scholarship, the applicant Only accredited schools will be eligible.
must be a member in good standing with NERA
by the scholarship deadline: June 18, 2021. All n The applicant must currently have an overall GPA
member dues must be paid in full by June 17, 2021. of 3.0 or equivalent. If an applicant does not meet
(Please note a $30 annual membership due is all this requirement, they may still apply and note their
that is required to be a NERA member. Anyone is merit and achievements.
welcomed to join.)
Essay Requirement
n Tiered eligibility and consideration for the
scholarship awards: Applicants must write a two part essay consisting of a 500
n Current members of the United States Armed word minimum and 600 word maximum. The first part
Forces shall identify the applicant's aspirations, course of study and
n Dependents (son, daughter, spouse) of current the school in which the applicant is enrolled for the coming
members of the United States Armed Forces fall. If the applicant's major course of study is undeclared,
n A qualified applicant: a NERA member or please indicate such but still identify their interests.
spouse, son, daughter or grandchild, sponsored
by a NERA member The second part of the essay should identify and explain the
role of the Reservist in America and the importance of the
Reserves to our national defense. Applications are available
n Applicants must be enrolled or planning to
enroll, full-time or part-time in the fall semester online at www.nera.org, then click Scholarships.

Questions and Information
Should you have any questions about the scholarship,

please visit www.nera.org (click scholarships),
[email protected] or (800)-776-9020.

Apply online at NERA.org, click scholarships

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