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CAMP LEJEUNE, NC, August 24, 2009
Hope For The WarriorsT announces it is now accepting applications for their bi-annual spouse scholarships that recognize spouses and caregivers of U.S. combat wounded as well as spouses of the fallen, post September 11, 2001. Each scholarship is in the amount of $5,000.

Four awards will be given – The Shannon Maxwell Award, The Bonnie Amos Award, The Karin Dickerson Award and The Robin Kelleher – New Beginnings Award, the last of which is awarded specifically to the spouse of a KIA.

“The purpose of the scholarships is to recognize and reward exceptional spouses and caregivers for their strength and resolve despite adversity and to aid in their continued education at a college or trade school as they assume critical roles in the financial well being of their loved ones,” states Kathi Delay, Hope For The WarriorsT Scholarship Director. “These scholarships are part of our on-going mission to not only assist the wounded service members but their families as well.”

For application and additional eligibility requirements, please visit their website at http://www.hopeforthewarriors.org. Applications must be post marked by midnight of October 13, 2009. Questions may be submitted to Scholarships@hopeforthewarriors.org . Hope For The WarriorsT is a national, non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the quality of life for U.S. service members and their families nationwide who have been adversely affected by injuries or death in the line of duty.

Hope For The WarriorsT is a civilian organization, with 501(c)(3) non-profit status, is not a government agency and is solely supported by the generosity of individuals, corporations, and foundations in support and appreciation of those who have sacrificed in the name of freedom. Federal Tax Id#20-5182295. Hope For The WarriorsT is a recipient of the Combined Federal Campaign, CFC #27800