The Army Women's Foundation is pleased to announce the Legacy Scholarships for the 2017 academic year. The Legacy Scholarship program offers financial support to all Army women who are serving or have honorably served, and their children. Scholarships are based on merit, academic potential, community service, letters of recommendation and need.

Scholarships are available for tuition assistance for certificate programs, coursework at community colleges, four year academic institutions and graduate schools.

Applicants can receive up to $1,000 for community college or certificate programs, and up to $2,500 for four-year college/university or graduate programs.

Applications must be completed online and supporting documents must be postmarked by January 15, 2017. For full details, application criteria, required documents and link to the online application, visit www.awfdn.org/scholarships.