Capella University is offering special scholarship opportunities for men and women who were wounded serving their country.

To honor the sacrifices of our men and women in uniform, Capella University, an accredited online university and a leader in online education, is offering five $10,000 scholarships to service members wounded in Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom. Titled “Spirit of Capella Scholarships For Injured Service Members,” the scholarships may be applied to any of Capella’s online degree programs. Approximately 15 percent of Capella students are members of the military.

“As a university with a significant number of students who are members of the military, Capella is committed to doing its part to support those men and women who have given so much in service to our country,” said Jim Landerkin, Capella’s Federal Program Manager.

To qualify, applicants must be enrolled in a Capella degree program during the quarter immediately following the announcement of receiving a scholarship. The award will be distributed evenly over the eight quarters following the announcement.

Capella University offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs online. There are many programs to choose from such as business, information technology, and education. Capella University is a leader in online education and shows its commitment to students and support to our military by offering these scholarships.