CTU Wounded Warrior Scholarship

The CTU Wounded Warrior Scholarship program offers educational assistance to wounded service men and women and spouses of wounded heroes as they recover from their injuries.

About the Scholarship

The CTU Wounded Warrior Scholarship program began in 2008, in partnership with the Yellow Ribbon Fund Inc., to provide an opportunity through education to a population with uncertain futures--those whose lives are forever altered by a debilitating physical injury while serving their country. Each year, 25 wounded service members and 25 spouses of wounded service members receive a full scholarship to attend CTU. The scholarships cover the full cost of tuition, course materials and fees, as well as a new laptop computer.

All CTU Wounded Warrior Scholarship and CTU Wounded Warrior Spouse Scholarship recipients complete their degrees via the Internet through the online division of CTU, allowing students to take classes from anywhere in the world. The award-winning virtual campus* at CTU can have a positive environment for recovering service members to begin and continue their education as they receive rehabilitation services. Additionally, the virtual campus provides an opportunity for CTU Wounded Warrior Spouse Scholarship recipients to visit and care for their spouses as they recover without interrupting their studies.

CTU Wounded Warrior Spouse Scholarship Program

When injured members of the military return home, spouses often find themselves taking on role of breadwinner. Moving from base to base presents an obstacle to pursuing an education and as a result, military spouses enter the workforce with limited education. In an effort to assist this population, CTU created the Wounded Warrior Spouse Scholarship program.

Scholarship Eligibility

Candidates for the scholarship must provide proof of graduation from one of the following:

  • Secondary school with a standard diploma
  • Obtained a high school equivalency certificate
  • Diploma through any state Department of Education or though the U.S. Military
  • Completion of a state approved home education program

CTU Wounded Warrior Scholarship : Applicants must be an active member or veteran of the United States armed forces currently receiving or has received medical treatment for injuries suffered in combat or injuries received in the line of duty while serving in a combat zone.

CTU Wounded Warrior Spouse Scholarship : Applicants must be the spouse of an active member or veteran of the United States armed forces currently receiving or has received medical treatment for injuries suffered in combat or injuries received in the line of duty while serving in a combat zone.

How to Apply

To receive an application and instructions on how to apply, contact:

Josie Alcaraz – Director of the Wounded Warrior Scholarship
Email: jalcaraz@ctuonline.edu  Phone: 630-967-5680

Stefanie Beebe – Associate Director of the Wounded Warrior Scholarship
Email: sbeebe@ctuonline.edu  Phone: 630-967-5681

Program Benefits and Services

  • Full tuition to any eligible degree program at the online division of CTU
  • New laptop computer
  • Specially-trained military education advisors
  • 24/7 technical support

Important Dates

  • Spring/Summer 2012 - Application Period
  • Fall 2012 - Applications due
  • October 21, 2011 - Applicants Notified
  • January 6, 2013 - Recipients Start Classes

* The virtual campus was recognized as the "Best of the Best" in the Education and Academia category of the 2009 Computerworld Honors Program.