NAIMES Student Spotlight Award Application
Co-Sponsored by Veterans United Foundation
The NAIMES Student Spotlight Award celebrates the academic achievements of military students in the Armed Forces Voluntary Education programs. NAIMES celebrates student achievements across the Armed Forces and fosters scholarly communication between students, faculty, and the military communities we serve. Participation in the Student Spotlight Award provides students with opportunities to gain valuable experience in both oral and written presentations of their work.
Eligibility: Active-duty personnel, veterans, and active-duty military spouses from all service branches are invited to apply. ROTC students and military academy students are not eligible to apply. Students must be current students seeking an undergraduate or graduate degree.
*Applicants pursuing an undergraduate degree are required to validate the number of college credits earned at the time of application (see Submission steps below).
Scholarship Details:
Instructions: Choose ONE of the following writing prompts:
- What influenced your decision to pursue your specific field of study?
- How has innovation in technology influenced your academic pursuits and educational goals?
Award Amount: Veterans United Foundation is a proud co-sponsor of this award program. A $1,200 cash prize will be awarded to the top project in five categories:
1) Active-Duty undergraduate student with less than 60 credits earned
2) Active-Duty undergraduate student with 60 or more credits earned
3) Active-Duty graduate student
4) Veteran
5) Active-Duty military spouse
In addition, travel funds, not to exceed $500, will be available to allow recipients to receive their award at the annual Council of College and Military Educators (CCME) Annual Professional Development Symposium. The 2025 CCME Symposium will be held in National Harbor, Maryland.
How to Apply:
- Fill out the online Application: https://naimes.org/student-spotlight-award/
- Upload the following required documents:
- Essay (see required writing prompt above)
- Resume (click here for Resume template NAIMES Scholarship Resume Form)
- Unofficial academic transcripts
- Photo (include a current headshot photo of yourself)
- Veterans Only: A copy of your DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty
See the 2024 Student Spotlight Award Winners Here!
***The application period has closed, please check back in Fall 2025***
Rubric for Evaluating Project Submissions:
|
Exceeds – 2 |
Meets – 1 |
Doesn’t Meet – 0 |
|
Submission is reflective of college level work as determined by a panel of judges. There is a logical progression of the theme in the overall presentation of the submission. The theme is clearly identifiable as well as the link to the applicant’s military career. If appropriate, references are cited. No errors are evident. |
Submission is reflective of college level work as determined by a panel of judges. Progression of the theme is not consistent throughout but can be extracted as one considers the overall presentation. The theme is identifiable and the link to the applicant’s military career. If appropriate, references are cited. Some errors in the presentation. |
Submission is not reflective of college level work as determined by a panel of judges. Is not presented in a manner that allows for the theme to emerge and does not link to the applicant’s military career. |
Click the Image Below to Start the Student Spotlight Award Scholarship Application
Contact: NAIMES Scholarship Committee Chair, Angela Albritton, angela.albritton@erau.edu
NAIMES Preamble: National Association of Institutions for Military Education Services (NAIMES) is committed to promoting high quality, pedagogically sound educational opportunities for the military community. NAIMES endorses the ideals of voluntary education and in doing so represents a wide range of colleges and universities.