Bass Military Scholars Program

05/22/2026

As Memorial Day approaches, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Members of the Nashville and Vanderbilt communities can attend local ceremonies this weekend, including observances at the Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery and the Nashville National Cemetery.
We honor their legacy and express our deep gratitude.

05/20/2026

What comes after the uniform?

“The Next Mission” captures the deeply human side of transition, when structure fades, identity shifts, and the future is wide open. For Bass Military Scholars, that uncertainty becomes opportunity: to grow, to lead, and redefine what service looks like in a new chapter.

Read the full story: https://www.vanderbilt.edu/bass-military-scholars/2026/05/20/the-next-mission/

The water in the Florida Everglades is cold, but the winter air is much colder. We’ve been wading through the swamp for hours, soaked from boots to helmet, in the dead of night. The smell is rancid. I’m carrying a 27-pound machine gun above my head in a Sisyphean effort to keep it dry, and [&hel...

05/08/2026

Congratulations to our graduating Bass Scholars!

We’re proud of all you’ve accomplished and excited to see the impact you’ll make in the world. Wherever your path leads next, carry forward the passion and purpose that brought you here.

04/28/2026

On race day, Bass Scholars anchored the sweep team at the finish line, helping care for 100+ runners. From spotting altered mental status to fast‑tracking patients into the field hospital, including a critical hyperthermia case. They brought sharp clinical judgment, teamwork, and calm under pressure when it mattered most.

04/27/2026

This weekend, our scholars had the incredible opportunity to give back at the Month of the Military Child Carnival hosted by the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Centerstone, Tennessee.

They played a key role in supporting the event by running activity tents, engaging with families, and even managing a sunscreen station to help keep everyone safe in the sun ☀️

Thank you to everyone who came out and made this event so special!
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04/08/2026

This is one you don't want to miss!

Save The Date! Our Month of the Military Child Carnival will be here soon. Mark your calendars for April 25th!

Join us for a fun-filled day of games, events, and prizes as we celebrate the Month of the Military Child! Thanks to the support of our gracious community partners and sponsors, admissions and games are FREE!

02/17/2026

The Service Beyond the Uniform panel event reminded us that service is a lifelong commitment. Thank you to the remarkable panelists for sharing their stories, leadership insights, and the lasting impact of their military experience. Their journeys continue to inspire how we think about service and purpose. In case you missed it, you can now watch the full event on youtube.

𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 was a powerful reminder that service doesn’t end when the uniform comes off.We are incredibly grateful to o...

01/28/2026

Veteran education works best when it’s built on access, service, and collaboration. In this clip from Learning Lifeline, Scott Brower, Director of Vanderbilt’s Bass Military Scholars Program, shares how the program supports veterans, and why sharing what works across universities is critical, especially as more than 200,000 veterans transition each year.

The mission:
✅ Supporting veterans and dependents
✅ Integrating service into education
✅ Scaling solutions through collaboration

Watch the full episode from VET SOS Podcast and learn why veteran education is a shared mission.

01/15/2026

Join us on February 5th at The Press Clarksville for Service Beyond the Uniform, a free community panel exploring leadership, purpose, and meaningful ways to continue serving others. The discussion will be moderated by the Director of the Bass Military Scholars Program, Brigadier General (Ret.) Scott E. Brower, and will feature panelist Alexis Shaw, JD ’26 candidate and Bass Scholar.

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Join us at The Press Clarksville for our Service beyond the uniform. Where Veteran leaders share their lessons that shaped them through military service.

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01/05/2026

📢 Attention Veterans!

The Bass Military Scholars Program application deadline is coming up. This prestigious program awards $30,000 per year to highly talented military veterans pursuing graduate and professional degrees at Vanderbilt University.

Who should apply?

1. Honorably discharged U.S. military and Coast Guard veterans (E-4 and above)
2. Applicants planning to enroll full-time in a graduate/professional program at Vanderbilt
3. Veterans ready to make an impact through mentorship and service on campus

Join a community of scholar-leaders and take your next step forward. Apply now ➡️ (https://www.vanderbilt.edu/bass-military-scholars/)