Goodfellow Combined Spouse Club

Goodfellow Combined Spouse Club

2017 Scholarship Application and Information

Scholarship Information /

The Goodfellow Combined Spouses’ Club (GCSC) is a private volunteer organization serving Goodfellow Air Force Base. The club is offering an annual merit-based scholarship to military spouses and dependents. Awards are awarded for outstanding academic achievement, character, leadership qualities and community involvement. The GCSC will award at least ONE $500 scholarship to a spouse AND at least THREEscholarships todependents ~ High School Seniors or currently enrolled college students (each valued at least $1000 or more).

Judging / Once all COMPLETEpackets are received,the applications will be compiled by the GCSC Scholarship Chair and then given to an impartial judging panel comprised of individuals with strong military and/or academic backgrounds (Military Member, Staff of Howard College /Angelo State University). Panel members must not have any affiliation withany applicants. Packets will be kept anonymous throughout the entire judging process.
Eligibility / To apply, applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria:

• Seeking adegree at an accredited college or university or accredited training programin the summer or fall of 2017, or spring of 2018.
• A spouse or dependent childof an active duty, reserve, guard, retired, deceased military memberassociated with GAFB. Awards are granted without regard to military member’s branch/ rank or applicant’s race, gender, ethnicity, religion, or disability.
• High school seniors may attend a private, public, charter, or homeschool.
• Not have received a prior scholarship from Goodfellow Combined Spouses Club.
• Must have resided in the GAFB, TX area (within 40-mile radius) for at least 90 DAYS of 2016-2017 school year.

Deadline & Submission / COMPLETE application packets and DIGITALLY submitted by March 15, 2017.
PleaseEMAIL to (SHARE Google Drive folder with entire packet OR ATTACH entire packet ~ must be sent on same day… if need multiple emails to allow file size, be sure to place # in subject line… 1 of _, 2 of _,). Chair will email to confirm receipt.
If difficulty with online submission, please email scholarship chair enough ahead of deadline to allow adequate time to arrange postal or hand delivery.
Notification / Notification of scholarship recipients will be made April2017. Recipients and their families will be invited to Award Ceremony; attendance is highly encouraged.
Forfeiture of Funds / If student who accept an appointment to a military service academy or a full-ride scholarship (to include tuition, fees, books, room and board) OR if student decides not to enroll for eligible semesters, he/she becomes ineligible for this award and must notify the GCSC scholarship committee immediately and forfeit the GCSC scholarship.
Requirements of Funds Distribution / Checks will be sent by August 2017, payable directly to the recipient or to their school.
Proof of registration and institution funding statement for upcoming semester at accredited school must be received BEFORE funds will be disbursed. It is the student’s responsibility to update GCSC if school or address changes. If upcoming semester is not completed, recipient must return all awarded funds; please email proof of completion after semester.
Contact /
Find us on Facebook: Goodfellow Combined Spouses Club, public group

GCSC Scholarship Application – REQUIRED ITEMS

Application Form

Please complete, then sign agreement at bottom.

Proof of Goodfellow AFB Military Connection

• Copy of sponsor’s military status from
• Copy of FRONT of applicant’s identifications cards, the expiration dates must be clearly visibleOR

a copy of the DEERS military dependent eligibility form (DD2214)

• Copy of orders to Goodfellowor signed statement from supervisor including dates at GoodfellowAFB

Official Academic Records

• Copies of ALL high school/dual credit/college transcripts

(IFsenior or current college student,must also include report card for any semester not on transcript AND Spring 2017 schedule.)

• Copies of test scores or entrance examinations (TSI, AP, SAT, ACT, etc.)
• Proof of College Acceptance for 2017-2018 (School ID, official acceptance letter, class roster, financial statement…)

Education and Experience Data Sheet

Please complete the education and data sheet. Remember to use the last four digits of your social security in the upper right hand corner for identification.

Letters of Recommendation

Submitletters of recommendation (at least 2, maximum 5). It is recommended that at least one letter be obtained fromeithera teacher, current/recent employer, unit leadership, Key Spouse, service organization, friend of the family, etc. who can comment on your character, service, and potential for academic success. (For current high school or current college students, at least one letter must be from a current/recent academic core instructor.)

Essay

Write an essay in response to the question below:

Describe your academic and/or career goals and the motivation which led you to this decision. How has being a military dependent/ spouse affected these goals? How has your employment, extracurricular, volunteer, and/or local community activities enhanced your goals?

Your essay will be scored based on content, focus, unity, and organization. The essay must meet the following guidelines: MLA format, typed in 12 pt. Times New Roman, double-spaced, 1-inch margins, one (1)-page minimum/two (2)-page maximum. To ensure anonymity, do not include your name on OR in the essay. As an alternative, please include the last four digits of your SSN in the upper right hand corner of each page.

Scholarship Application Packet Checklist

Completed and Signed Application Form

Completed Education and Experience Data Sheet

Copy of Military IDs and proof of GAFB connection

ALL School Transcripts, Report Cards, and Spring Schedule (as applicable)

Copies of any test scores or entrance exams

Proof of College/Vocational Training Program Acceptance

Education and Experience Data Sheet - typed if possible

Letters of Recommendation – at least 2, maximum 5

Typed Essay-1-page minimum / 2-page maximum

DIGITAL SUBMISSION PREFERRED! ALL materials MUST be submitted at one sitting time!

If difficulty with online submission, please email scholarship chair at enough ahead of deadline to allow adequate time to arrange for postal or hand delivery.

INCOMPLETE application packets will NOT be considered for scholarship.

GCSC Scholarship Application

Please TYPE. If unable, print clearly in blue or black ink.

Applicant Information

Name (Last, First, Middle): ______

Date of Birth (MM/DD/YY): ______SSN (last four digits only): XXX-XX-______

Home Address: ______

E-Mail: ______Phone: (___) ______

High School: ______Currently Enrolled: YES NO

College: ______Currently Enrolled: YES NO

College/Training Program will attend 2017-2018 ______

Classification (circle one): freshman,sophomore, junior, senior, graduate,other (explain______)

___

Seeking (circle one): Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Masters, PhD in ______field of study.

Sponsor Information

Name (Last, First, Middle): ______

Status:______Active Duty ______Deceased ______Retired Military ______Reserve ______Guard ______

Goodfellow Unit: ______

Address (if different than applicant): ______

Phone: ______Work Phone: ______

Please initial the following statements and then sign below.

___ I CERTIFY that the information in this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and ability. I understand that application information will be used to confirm my scholarship eligibility. I give the Goodfellow Combined Spouses’ Club Scholarship Committee permission to review my transcripts and school records with the understanding that all information will be confidential. I understand the decisions of the GCSC Scholarship Committee are impartial and final.

___ IF I ACCEPT a Goodfellow Combined Spouses’ Club Scholarship, I agree to abide by and fulfill all distribution requirements. Should I NOT fulfill these requirements, I agree to return all scholarship money awarded to me.

Applicant’s Signature: ______Date: ______

Sponsor’s Signature: ______Date: ______

Education and Experience Data Sheet SS# XXX-XX-______

Please TYPE. If unable, print clearly in blue or black ink.

Academic Information

List ALL high school, dual credit, college/university, or accredited training programs attended.

School ~ name, state / Dates Attended
From (month/yr) To (month/yr) / Credits Earned (+ current) / GPA/Rank

Honors and Achievements

List all honors or achievements (both academic / non-academic) received in last 4 years (most recent first).

Honor/Achievement / Reason for Award / Date Received

Community Involvement and Volunteering

List volunteer work with service, religious, and other community organizations for last 4 years (most recent first).

Organization, Committee, Community Activity / Hours / Years Served

Extracurricular Activities (Dependent High School / College Children only)

List involvement with extracurricular clubs, JROTC, NHS, student government, sports, newspaper,yearbook, etc.

Activity / # of Years / Offices Held and/or Awards Received

Employment

Employer / Position / Responsibilities / Hours/ Dates

**If additional space is needed, applicants may expandlines within each section, utilizing the above format columns.