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Application Requirements

For additional information about the Bass Military Scholars Program, please enter your contact information here.

If you have been admitted to a participating program, please review the scholarship requirements information and submit a Bass scholarship application by February 14, 2020.

Bass Military Scholarship requirements include:

Bass scholarship application — separate from school/program admission.
Resume that highlights your military service.
Endorsement from a military leader or recent employer who knows you well. Information about the endorsement format is here.
Transcripts from all institutions attended to include information about degree, GPA, etc.
Test scores (MCAT, LSAT, GMAT, GRE, etc.) as applicable.
Personal statement video (2 to 3 minutes). See video guidelines here.
A copy of your DD214 or National Guard equivalent. For those still on active duty, the commander may provide a short memorandum with the details of your military transition (last duty day, transition leave, and last day on active duty).

Application Checklist

VANDERBILT ADMISSION

Complete and submit admissions application and requirements according to the participating school and program policies.
Adhere to all participating school program requirements and deadlines.
Admissions decisions are at the discretion of participating schools and programs.

SCHOLARSHIP CONSIDERATION

Complete and submit scholarship application and requirements by February 14, 2020.
Scholarship applicants admitted by their respective academic program are reviewed for scholarship selection.
Scholarship recipients are notified of the award by April 1, 2020.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Two separate applications and set of requirements must be completed: (1) school program admissions application and requirements and (2) Bass Military Scholars Program application and requirements (listed above).
Applicants may concurrently work on applications for admissions and scholarship.
To be considered for the Bass Military Scholars Program, a student must be offered admission to participating Vanderbilt graduate or professional school or program.
Online and part-time programs are not eligible for the Bass Military Scholars award. See list of participating schools and programs here.

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