Maj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarship Program
Scholarship Sponsored by Army Emergency Relief
The Maj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarship Program honors the legacy of Maj. Gen. James Joseph Ursano. After 33 years of military service, he retired from active duty on July 1, 1976; his last post was Director of Management in the Office of the Chief of Staff, Department of the Army. On the same date he was appointed Director of Army Emergency Relief (AER), a role he held for a decade. Ursano died in 1996, and the AER Scholarship for Dependent Children was subsequently renamed the Maj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarship Program to recognize his long commitment to Soldiers and their families.
Scholarship overview
- Purpose: A need-based award designed to help dependent children of Soldiers pursue their first undergraduate degree.
- Duration: Eligible recipients may receive funding for up to four academic years of full-time study. Applicants must satisfy eligibility requirements and submit a reapplication each year to remain considered.
How awards are determined
Annual award amounts are not fixed and are influenced by multiple factors, including:
- The total number of applicants in a given cycle
- The overall scholarship budget approved for that year
- The applicant’s Student Aid Index (as reported on the FAFSA)
- The average cost of attendance for U.S. colleges and universities (data typically referenced from the College Board)