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VAW-VRC Merit Scholarships: Now Accepting 2013 Applications

VAW-VRC Merit Scholarships: Now Accepting 2013 Applications

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The 2013 Memorial and Merit Scholarships are now open for application. For details on eligibility and to download a copy of the application, click “Apply for a Merit Scholarship” at the bottom of this page. Deadline for entry is April 30, 2013. There will be one $7000 Captain Ed Caffrey Memorial Merit Scholarship and several…