Scholarship awards may be granted to women who are committed to advancement in military or other public service careers, have demonstrated such commitment through life experiences, and have successfully completed a minimum of 12 semester (or 18 quarter) hours of study in any institution of higher education. They must be admitted for study in an institution of higher learning in a program leading to an academic degree (Associate Degree or higher). The program may be professional or technical in nature. Applicants must agree to enroll for a minimum of six semester (or nine quarter) hours of study each academic period and agree to maintain academic standards. Scholarships may be renewed for a second year if the recipient maintains and reports satisfactory progress as delineated in the scholarship award criteria. Three current letters of reference are required, two of which must be from individuals who have been the applicant's instructors or supervisors. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.