Application Window Extended for Five Years
WASHINGTON – Veterans of the Persian Gulf War with undiagnosed illnesses have an additional five years to qualify for benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
“Not all the wounds of war are fully understood,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. “When there is uncertainty about the connection between a medical problem and military service, Veterans are entitled to the benefit of the doubt.”
A recent change in VA regulations affects Veterans of the conflict in Southwest Asia. Many have attributed a range of undiagnosed or poorly understood medical problems to their military services. Chemical weapons, environmental hazards and vaccinations are among the possible causes.
Under long-standing VA rules, any undiagnosed illnesses used to establish eligibility for VA benefits must become apparent by Dec. 31, 2011. The new change pushes the date back to Dec. 31, 2016.
Veterans or survivors who believe they qualify for these benefits should contact VA at 1-800-827-1000.
Further information about undiagnosed illnesses is available online at www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/gulfwar and www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures
University of New Hampshire
Scholarships, Fellowships and Loans January 1, 2009 University of New Hampshire CEPS-Tyco Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship) UNH Alumni Association Legacy Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship) UNH Parent’s Association Endowment Scholarship Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship) Office of Admission 4 Garrison Ave. Durham, NH 03824 Ph: (603)862-1360 Fax: (603)862-0077 CEPS-Tyco Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship) Purpose: To provide financial assistance to students who want to continue their education at UNH. Focus: Engineering; Physical sciences. Qualif.: Applicants must be high school seniors admitted to the University’s College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. Criteria: Selection criteria include: (1) Rigorous programs of study including a minimum of five years of mathematics and four years of science, with preference given to Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate Courses; (2) Grades that indicate excellence; (3) Class rank in the top 10 percent (for students attending schools that provide class rank) or equivalent; (4) SAT Reasoning Test scores of 1310+ (Critical Reading and Math only) or a 30+ composite on the ACT with writing test. this web site employment verification letter
Funds Avail.: $10,000. Number Awarded: 2. To Apply: Applicants must have an application for admission to a major within the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of New Hampshire; must have official high school transcripts, including the first marking period of senior year; must have the official test scores for either the SAT Reasoning Test or ACT with writing test; must submit an additional scholarship essay through the online form; must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to University of New Hampshire, Office of Admission/CEPS-Tyco Scholarship, Grant House, 4 Garrison Ave., Durham, NH 03824. Deadline: November 15.
UNH Alumni Association Legacy Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship) Purpose: To provide financial assistance to students who want to continue their education at UNH. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be enrolled or accepted as full-time students in a four-year degree program at UNH, Durham campus; must possess leadership potential as demonstrated through involvement in academic, co-curricular and/or work activities; must have a relative who is an alumnus/a of the University of Hampshire who must have been a dues-paying member at the time of his or her death; and must have a cumulative GPA of 3.2. Criteria: The scholarship Committee will judge the applicants based on the following evaluation criteria: (1) Academic record; (2) Leadership potential; (3) Breadth of academic, co-curricular and employment activities; (4) Quality and content of the application, essay, strength of recommendation and interview, if applicable; (5) Length of membership and/or level of service to UNH or the Alumni Association by the related dues-paying member.
Funds Avail.: $3,000. To Apply: Applicants must complete the application form available online; and must have a letter of recommendation from a high school teacher, guidance counselor or UNH faculty member. Deadline: March 31. in our site employment verification letter
UNH Parent’s Association Endowment Scholarship Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship) Purpose: To provide financial assistance to students who want to continue their education at UNH. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement; must be of good character; must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8; must be involved in community service projects or in the university community; and must be making financial contributions to their education through employment. Criteria: Selection of recipients will be based on financial need.
Funds Avail.: $5,000-$9,000. To Apply: Applicants must submit a University Community and/or Community Service verification letter; an employment verification Letter; a background information statement (maximum of 1 page double spaced); and must have a faculty recommendation. Application forms are available online and must be sent to University of New Hampshire Parent’s Association.
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