Mrs. Patty Shinseki Spouse Scholarship Program

The Mrs. Patty Shinseki Spouse Scholarship Program is a need-based scholarship designed to assist spouses of active duty, retired soldiers, and surviving spouses in pursuing an undergraduate degree. The program was renamed in December 2019 to honor Mrs. Shinseki.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Open to spouses of active duty or retired soldiers and surviving spouses of soldiers who died while on active duty or in retirement.
• Retired Army Reserve spouses are eligible if the soldier retired due to a physical disability or at age 60 under Title 10 Subtitle E Part II Chapter 1223, U.S. Code.
• Must be enrolled part-time (6+ credit hours per term) or full-time (12+ credit hours per term) in an undergraduate program.
• Must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Not open to members of the National Guard, Reserves, or other military branches.
• Must be registered in DEERS.
• Cannot be fully funded by other sources (e.g., GI Bill, MyCAA, VA benefits, or other scholarships).

Scholarship Benefits:

• Awards are need-based, determined by the Student Aid Report (SAR) from FAFSA.
• Scholarships are granted annually for up to four years.
• Covers tuition for undergraduate courses only (does not apply to second undergraduate degrees or graduate studies).
• Does not cover tuition for those receiving free tuition through employment but may assist with fees, books, or supplies.
• Recipients must submit an online application and provide supporting documentation each year.

This scholarship is not automatic and must be applied for each year through Army Emergency Relief (AER).