Upon graduation, the student may serve four years' active duty and four years in the National Guard or Army Reserves, or serve in the National Guard or Army Reserves for eight years. Qualified students may continue their education after their four-year degree in the fields of law or medicine. Endowed University Scholarships and Outside Scholarships Drake awards many endowed scholarships. There are also a number of outside scholarships available to students, typically awarded by corporations, civic groups and other groups. You are encouraged to contact your academic department to ask if its staff can recommend any outside scholarships for which you may apply.
Libraries are good places to check for information, too.
Many firms and agencies extend educational benefits to their employees. Don't forget to contact businesses and organizations within your community for possible scholarship funds. Please note that outside awards are used in meeting financial need. If your outside awards combined with need-based aid exceed need or cost of attendance, a revision of your financial aid package would be necessary. Computerized scholarship searches containing information on national, local and Drake-funded scholarships are available in the Office of Student Financial Planning and Cowles Library.