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Warrior-Scholar ProjectEase the transition from military service to college with dynamic, immersive academic boot camps that set veterans up for success in the classroom and beyond
For many enlisted veterans, attending college is a necessary next step in transitioning to civilian life and securing a fulfilling career after serving. While this is an exciting new chapter, adjusting to college can be challenging, especially without the support and camaraderie found in the military. If you're planning to return to school or are already enrolled in college, Warrior-Scholar Project can help ease the transition and bridge the gap from service to higher education.
Just like military boot camps instill essential skills, Warrior-Scholar Project’s (WSP) academic boot camps prepare veterans for success in higher education. WSP is a national nonprofit that helps enlisted veterans excel at four-year universities through immersive academic boot camps at some of the nation’s top colleges.
During a WSP academic boot camp, participants learn from university faculty at the partner institution and receive mentoring from highly successful student veteran fellows who have completed the WSP program. Students engage in analytical reading, writing, and other academic and practical skills critical to academic success. These experiences help veterans adapt to campus culture and participate in the classroom. Additionally, participants gain insight into the challenges many student veterans face during their transition to college, including navigating the complex university application and admission processes.
WSP also provides workshops tailored to address the unique needs of veterans attending community colleges. All WSP programming is free for enlisted veterans and active-duty service members.
The WSP impact makes a difference: 100% of WSP participants recommend the program, and 88% of WSP's more than 2,500 alumni have completed or are on track to earn a college degree, compared to 72% of all student veterans.
“WSP was the perfect opportunity for me to learn vital academic skills in preparation for my transition back to higher education. I have grown in confidence and academic competence, and I am excited to use what I've learned in the past two weeks to succeed at my new school this fall!” – Deborah Haddick, WSP Yale University alumna
“WSP was more influential than I could have ever expected. I was pretty anxious on my way here, but the entire process fostered and reinforced such a motivating and positive mindset that I will carry throughout my entire academic journey. I would do it again a million times over.” – Adam Sherman, WSP University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign alumnus Jumpstart Your Education — Apply Today! Warrior-Scholar Project is accepting interest forms and scheduling admissions calls for its 2025 academic boot camps. With partners at colleges nationwide, enlisted service members and student veterans have the unique opportunity to learn from esteemed university faculty in humanities, STEM, or business. Enlisted service members and veterans looking to jumpstart their education can learn more about the program and submit an interest form at www.warrior-scholar.org.
WSP’s academic boot camps are designed exclusively for current and former enlisted service members who want to pursue higher education. In-person boot camps are one week long and occur from June through August, with online boot camps in December. During in-person boot camps, student veterans immerse themselves in the college experience, including staying in dorms, eating in the dining hall, and studying in historic campus libraries. Courses are offered at no cost to student veterans except for travel expenses.
2025 Warrior-Scholar Project University Partners:
For more information and to submit an interest form, visit www.warrior-scholar.org. 
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