ATHENA SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICATIONS OPEN: 01 APRIL 2023
Deadline: 01 May 2023

The Athena Scholarship is awarded to spouses of Green Berets who are pursuing their undergraduate or graduate degree. The Scholarship is intended to be used solely for tuition. Applicants must be the spouse of a current or former U.S. Army Special Forces soldier.

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SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Welcome to the Green Beret Foundation Athena Scholarship Application!

The Green Beret Foundation is pleased to award six U.S. Army Special Forces spouses pursuing their undergraduate or graduate degrees $5,000 each.

Applications will be accepted April 1st through May 1st.

All application information must be submitted through this application form. Applications and documents will not be accepted via USPS, email, fax, or over the phone.

Scholarship funds are sent directly to the applicant's educational institution.

Please review the answers you provided carefully. Once you're ready to submit your application, click on the Submit button on the bottom of the form.

Should you have any questions regarding this scholarship or the application, please email support@greenberetfoundation.org.

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Which degree are you pursuing? Undergraduate or Graduate?

STUDENT INFORMATION

First Name

Last Name

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Phone

What is the first and last name of your Green Beret sponsor?

What Special Forces Group did the Green Beret serve with?

Are you currently a member of the Foundation's Steel Mags Sisterhood?

SCHOOL INFORMATION

What is the name of the institution you are attending?

Student ID Number

Bursar's Address

Bursar's Office Phone

What is your major?

FILES TO UPLOAD

DD214 Form Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or Enlisted/Officer Record Brief (can be redacted) reflecting U.S. Army Special Forces Qualification of sponsor. If you do not have access to an Enlisted/Officer Record Brief, you may upload orders reflecting U.S. Army Special Forces Qualification of sponsor.

Proof of enrollment at an accredited academic institution. Acceptable proof of enrollment are your acceptance letter or most recent transcript.

Personal statement (500-1000 words) explaining how your experiences as a spouse of a U.S. Army Special Forces soldier have affected you, your financial need for the scholarship, and your personal and educational goals for the future. Please do not include sponsor's name or Special Forces Group (1st, 3rd, 5th, etc.) affiliations within the statement.

Please submit a recent photograph suitable for publication.

Please print, sign, and upload your completed Photo Release Form. Photo Release Form can be found here.

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APPLICATIONS OPEN: 01 APRIL 2023
Deadline: 01 May 2023

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APPLICATIONS OPEN: 01 APRIL 2023 Deadline: 01 May 2023

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APPLICATIONS OPEN: 01 APRIL 2023
Deadline: 01 May 2023