Veterans Scholarship Opportunity

Post 9/11 Endowed Scholarship Fund development -

Members of the Cal U Veterans Club and staff from the Office of Veterans Affairs have developed a 3-year plan that will create a Post 9/11 Endowed Scholarship to help Veterans and Dependents at Cal U. Beginning February 2012 and ending no later than May 2015, Cal U Veterans Club members will raise at least $10,000 through donations and fundraising. Contact veterans@calu.edu for more information.

Hope For the Warriors...Spouse / Caregiver Scholarships -

Fall 2012 Scholarships - Click HERE for more information

The Spouse/Caregiver Scholarship program identifies, recognizes, and rewards spouses/caregivers for their strength, fidelity, and resolve despite adversity. Scholarships aid in continued education at a reputable, accredited university, college, or trade school for spouses/caregivers as they assume critical roles in the financial well being of their families.

Scholarship awards are $5,000 to be made co-payable to the scholarship recipient's institution for payment of tuition, books and supplies and may be reapplied for up to four years for a maximum of $20,000. The application process is the same for new applicants and renewals. Click HERE for the PDF application and eligibility requirements. For assistance to Cal U of Pa eligible spouses, please contact Robert Prah at prah@calu.edu for assistance.

Col. Arthur L. Bakewell Scholarship

Veterans studying at California University of Pennsylvania may be eligible for the Colonel Arthur L. Bakewell Veterans Scholarship. Established by the Veterans Club in 1983, the scholarship provides assistance to veterans at California University of Pennsylvania.

- Excerpt from Uniontown paper in July, 1983 - "The Veterans Club of California University of Pennsylvania is starting a scholarship fund in honor of Col. Arthur L. Bakewell, U.S. Army Retired and director of veterans affairs at the university. In order to qualify for this renewable award, a person must have completed 64 credits, be honorably discharged from a branch of the service, be a full-time student at the university, have a 2.75 quality point average and maintain it once the award is received. Bakewell and Vets Club officers will serve on the scholarship selection board. They hope to name the first recipient this fall. Bakewell received a bachelor's degree in industrial arts and masters degrees in industrial arts and counselor education from CU. He entered the U.S. Army in 1943 and served in Italy and Germany during World War II. In 1947 he was commissioned in the regular Army and served in many capacities in Korea, France, Germany, Vietnam and the New Jersey National Guard. He was senior army advisor to the Kentucky National Guard when discharged in 1970. In addition to being director of veterans affairs at CU, a position he has held since 1973, Bakewell is coordinator of services for handicapped students and is responsible for all matters affecting the university's international student program. He is a member of the faculty union APSCUF, Armored Association, Association of the U.S. Army, Retired Officers Association, American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Contributions for the Arthur L. Bakewell Fund may be mailed directly to: Alumni Center, California University of Pennsylvania, California, Pa 15419."

At the end of each spring term, records are screened to determine those veterans who meet the GPA requirement. In late March, notices are sent via e-mail to urge all veterans to submit an application. Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be honorably discharged from a branch of the active armed forces
• Be a full-time student at California University during the semester in which the applicant expects to receive the scholarship
• Have attended California University during the preceding semester
• Have at least 64 credits in the applicant's program as determined by school guidelines
• Have a 2.75 GPA and maintain the GPA once the award is received

The Director of the Office of Veterans Affairs and Veterans Club officers serve on the scholarship selection board. Contact Veterans Affairs for more information at (724) 938-4076 or veterans@calu.edu.

Applications for the 2012 / 2013 Col. Bakewell Scholarship are current being accepted until March 23, 2012. Please CLICK HERE to download the pdf and apply.

Spc. William J. Kolenc Scholarship

National Guard & Reserve component service-members attending California University of Pennsylvania may be eligible for the Specialist William J. Kolenc Scholarship. Established by the Veterans Club & American Legion Post 790 in 2010, the scholarship offers one award of $350 for the Fall semester.

At the end of each spring term, records are screened to determine those Reserve component service-members who meet the GPA requirement. In mid-April, notices are sent via e-mail to urge all eligible service-members to submit an application. Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• A current California University of Pennsylvania student
• A cumulative GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale)
• A current member of the National Guard or Reserve Component (does not include IRR)
• Must be in drilling status - does not include active service such as Title 32 or Title 10
• Must be a current member in good standing of an American Legion Post - copy of membership card is required
• Earned at least: 6 graduate credits at California University of Pennsylvania OR 12 undergraduate credits at California University of Pennsylvania (does not include military or college transfer credits)

The Director of the Office of Veterans Affairs, Commander of American Legion Post 790, and member of California University of Pennsylvania Veterans Club will serve on scholarship selection committee. Contact Veterans Affairs for more information at (724) 938-4076 or veterans@calu.edu.