Maj. Gen. James Joseph Ursano retired from active duty on July 1, 1976, after 33 years of service. His final assignment was Director of Management, Office of the Chief of Staff, Department of the Army. He was named AER Director on July 1, 1976, a position he held for 10 years.
Ursano passed away in 1996. The AER Scholarship for Dependent Children was renamed the Maj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarship Program in honor of his distinguished life of service to Soldiers and Families.
Scholarship Details
The Maj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarship Program for Dependent Children is based on applicants’ financial needs and was established to assist children of Soldiers in obtaining their first undergraduate degrees. Applicants may receive assistance for up to four academic years of full-time study but must meet eligibility criteria and reapply each year.
Award amounts vary each year based on the:
- Number of applicants
- Total approved scholarship budget
- Applicant’s Student Aid Index (per FAFSA)
- Average cost of attendance to attend a college or university in the United States (per College Board)
Scholarship Value: $5,000
Awards Available: 2000
Award Deadline: Register to View