Spencer Duncan Make It Count Military & Veteran Book Scholarship

Thanks to a donation from the Spencer C. Duncan Make it Count Foundation, we offer scholarships to help provide additional money for veterans and military for the purposes of textbooks.

Eligibility:

  • Prior-service veterans, Guard and Reserve students at KU
    If you are using Ch. 31 VR&E, you are not eligible since the VA pays for all your books
    If you are using Ch. 33 Post-9/11 VA benefits, we will consider expenses that exceed your VA book allowance. Please include receipts that show how you exceed the VA book stipend.
  • Active duty (undergraduates only)
  • ROTC students (only those not receiving any ROTC scholarships)

Funding & Application Review Period
Application review will begin early March for Spring 2025 and awards will be distributed regularly until May 1 or we run out of funding.

*Unfortunately, we currently do not have book scholarships for spouses dependents and active duty graduate students but continually look for donor support.

Questions? Email MAscholarships@ku.edu

Award
Max amount is $250
Deadline
11/15/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. The Spencer Duncan Make It Count Military & Veteran Book Scholarships are restricted to current and former military students at KU/KUMC. Guard members, Reservists, veterans, active duty (undergraduates only) and ROTC students (not receiving any ROTC scholarships) may apply.

    Eligibility Requirements:

    • Guard or Reserve members

    • Veterans

    • Active Duty undergrad students

    • ROTC students not receiving any ROTC scholarships

    • Note: If you are using Ch. 31 VR&E, you are NOT eligible since the VA pays for all your books

    • Note: If you are using Ch. 33 Post-9/11 VA benefits, we will consider expenses that exceed your VA book allowance. Please include receipts that show how you exceed the VA book stipend.
  2. Please select all military affiliations that apply:
  3. Student ID number
  4. What semester are you applying for (e.g. Summer 2025)?
  5. Which GI Bill chapter will you be/are you using this semester?
  6. What are your total book costs this semester/term?
  7. Please attach itemized receipts showing the book expenses indicated above, preferably in one PDF/document, if you can. Because the award is a maximum of $250/semester, you only need to upload receipts up to that amount, unless you're a Post-9/11 GI Bill user whose book costs exceed your book stipend, then please upload all receipts to show how you exceed your VA book stipend.
  8. If needed, upload additional documentation here:
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  12. If you are having trouble uploading, check below that you will email your documents
  13. When do you expect to graduate from the University of Kansas?
  14. How did you find out about this scholarship?
  15. I certify that all answers and information provided in this application are complete, true, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of any facts in this application may result in my application being denied. I also understand that funds are not guaranteed, as this is a donor-funded scholarship.
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