The Tillman Scholar Program is a merit-based academic fellowship. Applicants will be required to submit the following materials:
- Current resume
- Two, 400-word essays based on prompts provided in the application
- Financial worksheet
- Character recommendation from a third party
- Biography of no more than 250 words
- Student Aid Report (SAR) generated through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Two photos from military service or with their spouse who is/was in the military
- Institutional financial aid award letter
- A background check
- Proof of military service