About the Scholarship
Each year the Bedford Veteran Center will award two (2) individuals a scholarship toward their post-secondary education. One scholarship will be awarded to a student attending a college or university, the second scholarship will be awarded to someone that is attending a trade or vocational school.
College/ University: up to $1500
Trade/ Vocational: up to $1500
Who qualifies for these scholarships?
Any High School graduate that is a Veteran, spouse of a Veteran, or child of a Veteran residing in Monroe County Michigan.
Candidate Qualifications:
- Must be a Veteran, spouse of a Veteran or a child of a Veteran.
- Must be a Monroe County Resident.
- Proof of registration of an accredited educational institution.
- Must provide high school transcripts or transcripts of any recent educational institution.
- Valid driver’s license/state ID of individual applying.
- Copy of DD214 from applicant or applicants relative.
- Proof of residency. Three samples are required. (Example: gas, electric, water, sewer).
- GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- 2 letters of recommendation (non-family members only)
- Three (3) months of paystubs/ bank statements for proof of income.
- Community service/ volunteer involvement/employment.
Qualified individuals may re-apply every year by submitting transcripts from the previously completed course/s as long as they still meet the above requirements.
All payments will be made directly to the educational institution.
The window to apply is May 1 – June 15.
How to Apply
To apply, please download the application below. All submissions must be delivered in person or via mail to the BVC during the open application time.