This year, more than one million service members, veterans, and their families are enrolled in college courses. With that in mind, VA-ACME continues a commitment to supporting education within the Virginia military community. VA-ACME awarded multiple $1,000 scholarships during the 2023 academic year.

Schools eligible to receive VA-ACME scholarship funds must be active members of the Virginia Advisory Council on Military Education AND be currently certified to operate by SCHEV.

Previous Scholarship Winners

REQUIREMENTS

Completed application, including all supplemental documents requested. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

1. VA-ACME scholarship application form.

2. Unofficial transcript(s).

3. TWO Letters of Recommendation from academia, professional, and or community, who can attest to your motivation, character, and integrity.

4. Evidence of enrollment (such as the institution’s letter of acceptance/registration)

5. Statement of community service.

6. Essay on “As a member of the military community, how has your experience influenced your educational goals?”