By the Orders of Their Own Hearts

Medal of Honor Citation
Major Bruce Crandall

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty:

Bruce Crandall & Arlene Crandall Social Courage Award

$5,000 Bruce and Arlene Crandall Scholarship (Awarded Fall Quarter) — This $5,000 scholarship will be awarded to one Antioch University student accepted for the Summer/Fall MFA term, GSLC Summer Trimester, Fall Semester, or Fall Quarter, who has demonstrated social courage by serving in the US Military or has contributed to one of the following national service programs: AmeriCorps, City Year, Peace Corps, and VISTA by completing at least one year of full-time service. The application deadline is September 15, 2024. Apply for this scholarship for the 2024-25 academic year. 

Scholarship Criteria

● You must be a new Antioch University student, accepted to a degree program. You must have submitted all admission application materials to the Admissions Office by the scholarship deadline.

● Financial need may be considered as a tiebreaker, so we encourage you to complete the free financial aid application process by the scholarship application deadline. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be completed online via www.studentaid.gov.
● You must meet the minimum credit load requirements: 12 credits for undergraduate students or 6 credits for graduate students.
● You must provide proof of service documentation (see option to upload in the application)
● You must provide a brief (400 words or less) essay about your service and thoughts on social courage. (see option to upload in the application)