FORT GEORGE G. MEADE
ENLISTED SPOUSES’ CLUB SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND APPLICATION
FOR AUGUST 2015- AUGUST 2016
ACADEMIC YEAR
The Enlisted Spouses’ Club Scholarship Award is awarded annually to graduating High School Seniors and Continuing Education Students. This award is for students who rise to the challenges of Academia and still find time to volunteer in their community.
This scholarship will be applied to the 2015-2016 academic school year. This is a competitive scholarship; all eligible students are encouraged to apply and to take care to submit the best package they can to accurately reflect who they are. Multiple recipients will be selected.
Applicants will be notified at the beginning of April of their application status.
Eligibility Criteria:
The applicant must be a dependent child of any military member from any branch, Active Duty, Retired, deceased military personnel, Reservist or National Guard.
Military member must reside in the Fort Meade Area.
Submit a completed application on time as per details below.
Volunteer in School/Community.
See page 2 for criteria that applies specifically to High School Students only and Continuing Education Students only.
If scholarship winner receives 80% tuition money from other scholarships, tuition assistance, GI Bill, Post 9-11 GI Bill transfer or any other sources that do not require repayment, the scholarship winner will become ineligible for the scholarship.
Scholarships may be used at any accredited college, university, business or vocational school for one year not to exceed the amount awarded.
Required Documents to be Submitted with Application:
Legible photocopy to include both sides of the student’s military identification card.
Legible photocopy to include both sides of the sponsor’s military identification card or other proof of military status.
One page essay answering one of the following:
- Describe a meaningful volunteer experience in your life.
- How have you been a leader or displayed leadership in your home, school and community?
- How will your study of choice contribute to your immediate or long range career plans?
Two proofs of sponsor residency in the Fort Meade area:
- One copy of a rental, mortgage, lease agreement or housing contract
- One copy of the top portion of a cable, land line or home utility bill. Cell phone bills are not acceptable proofs of residency.
High School Students:
SUBMIT OFFICAL TRANSCRIPTS for your junior year and first semester of your senior year.
A recent letter of recommendation from a non-family member serving as a community organization leader, educator or employer describing the student’s participation with the organization.
Must be enrolling as a full time post-secondary school student.
Continuing Education Students:
SUBMIT OFFICAL TRANSCRIPTS from your appropriate higher level of education.
A recent letter of recommendation from a non-family member serving as a community organization leader, educator or employer describing the student’s participation with the organization.
Must be enrolled as a full time student.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING:
Completed applications must be In the Enlisted Spouses’ Club Post Office Box by Mar 27 2015.
References mailed separately must be sent by mail and received in the Enlisted Spouses’ Club Post Office Box by 27March 2015.
Official transcripts mailed separately must be received in the Enlisted Spouses’ Club Post Office Box by 27 March 2015.
***INCOMPLETE OR LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO ENSURE ALL DOCUMENTS ARE COMPLETE AND MAILED ON TIME***
***NO EXCEPTIONS***
Completed applications and all supporting documentation should be mailed to:
Enlisted Spouses’ Club
ATTN: Scholarship Director
P.O. Box 105
Fort Meade, MD 20755
For additional information or questions please contact
the Scholarship Director at
KEEP ALL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA INFORMATION FOR YOUR RECORDS; DO NOT MAIL IN PAGES 1, 2 and 3 WITH YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION.
FORT GEORGE G. MEADE
ENLISTED SPOUSES’ CLUB SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
APPLICATION
AUGUST 2015- AUGUST 2016 ACADEMIC YEAR
Please Print: DATE:______
1. ______
First Middle Last
2. ______
Address (Applicant’s residence or P.O. Box if applicable)
3. ______
Name of Applicant’s Military Sponsor
4. ______
Name of Sponsor’s Unit
5. ______
Address (Sponsor’s residence or P.O. Box if different from applicant)
6. ______
Two contact telephone numbers including area code for your Parent/Guardian
with whom you reside.
7. Mark Status: Graduating High School Student 2015
Continuing Education (Full Time)
8. School currently attending including address and telephone number:
______
9. High School Counselor/College Counselor’s name and contact information:
______
10. Extracurricular activities with dates and positions held (school, out of school, community service, volunteer, work experience). Attach additional pages if necessary.
______
______
11. List all Honors and Awards you have received in the previous 2years: ______
12. List any Scholarships you have received for the 2015/2016 Academic Year:
______
13. By submitting and signing this form I attest:
I have read and fully understand the Enlisted Spouses’ Club rules, guidelines and criteria for their annual scholarships.
I understand it is my responsibility to mail this package and all supporting documentation and that it must be received in the Enlisted Spouses’ Club P.O. Box by 27 March 2015.
I understand that failure to have all documents submitted on time (including college transcripts and references) will result in my application being deemed ineligible for Scholarship consideration.
The above information is accurate, true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
______Date: ______
APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE
______Date: ______
SPONSOR’S SIGNATURE
***INCOMPLETE OR LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO ENSURE ALL DOCUMENTS ARE COMPLETE AND MAILED ON TIME ***
BEFORE YOU SUBMIT THIS APPLICATION, RETAIN A COPY FOR YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS.
MAIL TO: ENLISTED SPOUSES’ CLUB
ATTN: SCHOLARSHIP DIRECTOR
P.O. BOX 105
FT. MEADE, MD 20755
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