Rep. Marguerite Quinn (R-Bucks) is currently seeking student applicants from the 143rd Legislative District to participate in this year’s Valley Forge Military College Legislative Appointment Initiative. “Students do not need to be pursuing a career in the armed forces to be eligible for this scholarship,” said Quinn. “This amazing opportunity to receive an education from a top-notch faculty at one of the nation’s premier military colleges is available to all students who meet the academic requirements.”
The minimum academic requirements for the scholarship are a cumulative high school GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) and a combined verbal and math SAT score of 1,000 (or an ACT score of 20).
All scholarships will be funded by the college; state funds are not used for this program. The full amount awarded to attend the Valley Forge Military College depends upon the academic achievement of the student selected. The minimum annual award is $12,000 for a high school GPA of 2.5, rising to an annual award of $17,500 for a high school GPA of 3.75. The school will also assist in facilitating other financial options.
The college offers an Army ROTC Early-Commissioning Program as well as a transfer program to top-tier, four-year colleges and universities throughout the country.
The deadline for students to apply is February 23, 2015. Quinn will not be directly involved in the selection process, but will be assembling a selection committee comprised of community residents to review the applications and select the most qualified candidate.
Five years ago, the Pennsylvania House recognized Valley Forge as Pennsylvania’s official military college and created a legislative appointment program for the school. Founded in 1928, Valley Forge is a co-educational, two-year transfer college located in Wayne, Delaware County.
Additional information about the initiative and applications are available by contacting Quinn’s district office at 215-489-2126 or her website RepQuinn.net. Materials can also be obtained from high school counselors in the district and the local Army or National Guard Recruiting Offices.