Scholarship Letter
The 2026 Veterans Upward Bound Scholarship
The goal of Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) is to help Veterans improve their lives through higher education. One way we support this goal is by providing community-funded scholarship opportunities to help Veterans attend the postsecondary school of their choice. Last year VUB awarded $5,400 in scholarships.
Deadline
The 2026 deadline for the application and essay is Friday, August 14th, 2026, with scholarship recipients being announced prior to the start of the Fall 2026 semester (August 24th, 2026).
Scholarship Banquet Attendance
Past and present VUB participants are encouraged to attend our annual banquet on Saturday, August 29th at 11:00, Knicely Center. All winning scholarship recipients are strongly encouraged to attend to formally thank the individuals and organizations whose generous donations make these scholarships possible.
Eligibility & General Instructions
- Be a current or past VUB participant who plans to enroll in school by the Fall 2026 semester or is continuing school in the Fall.
- Complete the VUB scholarship application here.
- Submit an essay entitled, “How Veterans Upward Bound Has Benefited Me in My Pursuit of Higher Education.” This essay should also address your financial need for this scholarship. Please see the rubric for further guidance.
- Please submit the essay to upward.bound@wku.edu. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Support & Resources
The VUB computer lab is available for those without computer access, and instructors are available to provide guidance and/or proofreading assistance for essays. Please contact our office for more information on availability or with any questions or concerns.
Very Respectfully,
Marc A. Hamilton
LTC, USA Retired
Director, Veterans Upward Bound
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