Wright State University launches graduate school scholarship program for Wright-Patt employees

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FAIRBORN, Ohio --  Wright State University's Graduate School has created a $750,000 scholarship fund for military personnel and civilian workers at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base who want to pursue graduate degrees, university and base officials announced.

The Wright State Wright-Patterson AFB Scholarship program was announced June 10 at Wright State.

Under the program, individual civilian workers and active-duty personnel employed at Wright-Patterson AFB can now apply for up to $7,500 in scholarship funding per year.

"Wright State continues to grow partnerships that support Wright-Patterson AFB," said Wright State President David Hopkins. "This scholarship program is a great opportunity for Wright State to make a difference in this important segment of our community."

For base employees, the scholarships mean opportunities to pursue additional education and to enhance their competencies in a variety of fields.

"We are very excited to partner with Wright State University in affording this opportunity for our Airmen and their family members to extend their education," said Col. Cassie Barlow, 88 Air Base Wing commander. "This will give them the means to enrich themselves personally and professionally in a way that will make a positive impact on the base and the region as a whole."

The scholarship program also applies to spouses and dependent children. Applicants are eligible for up to $2,500 per semester (Fall, Spring and Summer) and can be combined with military educational benefits.

The scholarships are renewable until the student completes the credential being pursued, said Dr. Robert Fyffe, vice president for research and dean of the Graduate School.

"We're delighted to support the educational goals and vocational interests of Wright-Patterson AFB's civilian and military workers and their families," Fyffe said.

All graduate degree programs (masters and doctoral, excluding M.D. and Psy.D. degrees) at Wright State are eligible for the scholarship program, including the humanities, arts, business, public health and public administration, health sciences, science and math, engineering and computer science disciplines, among others. Many graduate degree programs also include evening or online classes.

For more information, visit the Wright-Patterson AFB Scholarship website at wright.edu/wpafb-scholarship.

(Article courtesy of Wright State Media Team)