Columbia Southern University is honored to partner with the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) to provide The Military Child Education Coalition Heroic Hearts Scholarship to a member of the military caregiving population. Caregiving youth are the children and young adults (up to age 18) who are actively involved in or currently impacted by the care needs of a wounded, ill, or injured service member. MCEC supports all military-connected children by educating, advocating, and collaborating to resolve education challenges associated with the military lifestyle.
Scholarship Details
This scholarship will cover tuition and technology fees for 120 credit hours, up to 60 months, or completion of the selected online degree program, whichever comes first.
Recipients must be available to begin coursework within 6 months of the award date.
The scholarship recipient may have the opportunity to receive it in-person at the Military Child Education Coalition Global Training Summit in Washington D.C. in July 2025. If selected, the recipient could also choose to receive the scholarship virtually in lieu of in-person. More details to follow once the recipient is selected.
To read more about Military Child Education Coalition’s [MCEC] mission, please visit:What We Do - Military Child Education Coalition® (MCEC®)
Eligibility
The Military Child Education Coalition Heroic Hearts scholarship is open to a high school senior within the military caregiving population.
- Must be a high school senior.
- Must be available to begin coursework within 6 months of the date of the award.
- Capable of maintaining a 2.0 undergraduate GPA or 3.0 graduate GPA.
- Students who have previous college experience must meet academic requirements for admission to the university.
- Remain in good standing with the university throughout degree program.
- Current students must already meet these requirements for consideration.
Application Period
The scholarship application will open on February 15. All applications/scholarship essays must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. on April 30.
Applications will be evaluated and notification of selection will be made to the awardee within 14 business days upon completion of the selection process and verification by all parties that the awardee is eligible to receive the scholarship.
Application
After we receive your application, a confirmation email will be sent.