Waynesburg U. announces Military and Veteran focused scholarship

Waynesburg University is proud to announce a new scholarship initiative, the Saluting Faithful Service Scholarship, in honor and support of those who have served our country. This $500 scholarship is open to active-duty military personnel, members of the National Guard and Reserves, and veterans with an honorable discharge.

"This scholarship is a wonderful opportunity to better serve our military and veteran community while celebrating the mission of Waynesburg University and its traditions of faith, service and learning," said Dr. Michelle Steimer, director of veteran and military student services.

One scholarship will be awarded every fall semester and one every spring semester, and can be applied towards enrollment in the University's Online Degree Completion Program, undergraduate or graduate coursework. Interested individuals should visit waynesburg.edu/saluting-faithful-service to apply and submit their materials.

To be eligible for the Saluting Faithful Service Scholarship, applicants must:

• Be a current military member actively serving in active duty, the National Guard or Reserves, or a veteran possessing an honorable discharge;
• Provide proof of military service (service will be verified using an applicant's DD-214 prior to the scholarship being conferred); and
• Submit a one-to-two-page essay describing how their faith informed their service to the country.

The deadline to apply is Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. Required documentation must be completed and submitted by the deadline for consideration. Recipient selection will be decided by Sunday, Feb. 15, 2025.

For more information, contact Dr. Steimer at [email protected].

Scholarship Application