USAA+Academy

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Teachers are advised to nominate students based on any two of the following USAA Official Standards for Selection :
 * 3.0 minimum in your nominating subject
 * Academic Performance
 * Personal motivation
 * Cooperative classroom attitude
 * Dependability
 * Enthusiasm for education
 * Leadership qualities
 * Serious acceptance of responsibility

USAA EDUCATIONAL Cash grants
 * 400 Educational Cash Grants**

The non-profit USAA Scholarship Foundation awards 400 national educational cash grants of up to $1,500 each year. All scholarship winners are determined by an independent selection committee. [|The committee] is comprised of educators and former educators representing all levels of education. Winners are selected based on the following criteria: The Dr. George A. Stevens Founder's Award
 * Grade point average
 * School activities
 * Scores on scholastic aptitude tests (if applicable)
 * Honors and awards
 * $10,000 Educational Cash Grant**

In addition to the USAA Educational cash grants, The USAA Scholarship Foundation has established a $10,000 scholarship cash grant to honor its founder, Dr. George A. Stevens, and his commitment to student recognition. The United States Achievement Academy Scholarship Foundation seeks to enhance the intellectual and personal growth of students who demonstrate a genuine interest in learning.


 * To be eligible for consideration**, the nominated student MUST return a completed scholarship application to the United States Achievement Academy. All applicants in grades 6-12 are given careful consideration. Scholarships are distributed to students in the form of cash grants and are designated for educational expenses.

[|2008-2009 scholarship winners]