Fort Benning, GA (USARA News, March 31, 2011) The US Army Ranger Association announces the establishment of the USARA Legacy Scholarship Program to provide financial grants to qualified dependants of USARA members who are or plan to attend an accredited college, university, or higher technical trade school. The scholarship awards funds are to assist with academic expenses at the attending University/School and will be disbursed directly to the University/School to assist with tuition, books, fees, supplies and room and board.

We will offer these scholarships as tribute to selfless service and contributions made to our country by our members. The awards are given in their honor.

Applicants must be a qualified dependant of a USARA member.  Qualified Dependent is defined as an unmarried child; grandchild or great-grand child of a USARA member (included those legally adopted) who is under the age of 23 for the entire academic year. USARA Member for this program is defined as an individual who at the time of scholarship application has been a Regular Member (Annual or Life) of USARA for a minimum of one year; or a deceased Regular Member of USARA.

A complete list of requirements; details of the application process; and a downloadable application will be added to the Legacy Scholarship Program web page by May 1, 2011.

The scholarship program is supported by voluntary donations from USARA members and public donations. The number of scholarships to be awarded annually will vary; however, award amounts will be no less than $1,000.

If you would like to contribute financially to the USARA Legacy Scholarship Program you may do so securely online by clicking here or send a donation to:

USARA Legacy Scholarship Fund

U. S. Army Ranger Association, Inc.

P.O. Box 52126

Fort Benning, GA 31995-2126