<p>So I have a question regarding scholarships. Since the Academy is essentially payed for other than minor pay reductions for necesities, what happens with scholarship money I attain. If the money is forwarded to the academy what will they than do with it? Can it be used to help pay for my computer or uniforms? For example, I am applying for a 10K Northrop Grumman Engineering Scholarship for books, tuition, room and board, etc. If awarded this scholarship and it is forwarded to the academy, where does the 10K go? Maybe I will see. Just curious if it is worthwhile to apply to scholarship once accepted and committed to USAFA.</p>
<p>Actually, it goes into your account(that your pay goes into) @ the academy. When you graduate, you get open access to the account and the money is yours! Good luck.</p>
<p>didnt know that.. i just thought it kinda went away and its like you never got it :( but hey! thats great</p>
<p>It really depends on the rules of the scholarship. Some can only be used for tuition and books. Some can be used for anything. Some specifically exclude the Service Academies as a choice in going to school. Read the acceptance letter for the scholarship to find out all the conditions. If you still aren't sure, call the scholarship agency and ask.</p>
<p>My son attends the academy and recieved an outside scholarship.</p>
<p>He recieved the money the middle of his 2nd year. SInce it wasn't stipulated for anything specific, he recieved it in cash.</p>