Applicant Number (For MBOSC use only)______
Instructions for Submitting your Scholarship Application
To be considered for an MBOSC Scholarship award, all application packages must include the following components and comply with the stated instructions. Incomplete application packages will not be considered.
The application must be typed and held together with a clip, NOT stapled. Applications are available electronically from the MBOSC Scholarship website
All application packages must be submitted as hardcopies. Electronic versions will NOT be accepted.
Sign and date MBOSC Scholarship 2018 application, thereby acknowledging all statements to be true and factual, that all work contained is your own, and that you are fully aware of all the rules and requirements of the application.
Include your transcripts or your personal statement of academic history.
Complete the essay section of the application (located in Section 5 of the MBOSC Scholarship Application).
Include two (2) letters of recommendation, confidential, and sealed. Both letters of recommendation must be written and placed in sealed envelopes and signed across the seal by the writer of the letter.
All application packages must be mailed to the address provided and submitted as a hardcopy.Hand-delivered applications will NOT be accepted. Applications should not be folded and must be postmarked by April 9, 2018. Mail your completed application package to:
MBOSC Scholarship 2018
c/o Scholarship Committee
PO Box 8306
Monterey CA 93943
Scholarship Selection Criteria and Awards
The following criteria will be used in judging application packages and selecting recipients for the 2018 MBOSC Scholarship Awards:
Academic achievement including transcripts, test scores, etc.
School sponsored extra curricular activities
Community involvement
Any additional achievements and/or recognitions
Military influence statement
Essay
Sealed letters of reference
After anonymous judging has taken place, scholarship recipients and non-recipients will be will be notified via mail.Scholarship recipients will be required to provide proof of military dependent status. Scholarship recipients will be recognized at the MBOSC Scholarship Awards Reception during May 2018.
Scholarship recipients have until December 31, 2018 to provide proof of enrollment and point of contact in the financial aid office before the scholarship monies are issued to the institution. Monies will be disbursed directly to the recipient’s designated institution of higher learning, or service academy, to apply toward tuition, room and board, books, and other fees.
If you have any questions about the application process or eligibility criteria, please contact the scholarship chairpersonsat .
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Applicant Number (For MBOSC use only)______
Monterey Bay Officers' Spouses Club (MBOSC)
Sponsored Combined Community Scholarship 2018
High School Senior Scholarship Application
*All applications should be completed in English
SECTION 1: APPLICANT PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name of Applicant
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Last First Middle
Email ______Home Phone ______
Home Address
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Street City State Zip
Date of Birth ______Male ______Female ______
Sponsor’s Name ______Branch of Service______
Please mark sponsor’s affiliation: Active Duty___ Retired_____ Deceased_____
Sponsor’s currentduty station (if applicable)______
Sponsor’s NPS graduation date (if applicable)______
Privacy Act and Scholarship Application Verification
I acknowledge reading all the instructions pertaining to this application and fully understand the requirements stated therein. By signing below, I am verifying that the information I have provided to the Monterey Bay OSC Sponsored Combined Scholarship Committee is accurate to the best of my knowledge and I consent freely to allow the Scholarship Committee to confirm all the information included therein. If selected, I agree to allow use of my name and picture for publication in local and Monterey Bay newspapers and media.
In addition, I understand the primary purpose of this information submitted is for the Monterey Bay OSC Sponsored Combined Scholarship Committee to judge my application for possible award of a 2018 scholarship. Disclosure of all information is voluntary; however, failure to provide this information may prevent the Monterey Bay OSC Scholarship Committee and its designated judges from properly judging my application/packet and thus determining my eligibility for the award of a scholarship. All submitted information is used solely for the purpose of the award of a Monterey Bay OSC Combined Scholarship Committee scholarship and will not be used for any other purpose.
I acknowledge all information provided is truthful and factual to the best of my knowledge and I have completed the application of my own accord.
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Signature of Applicant Date
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Signature of Sponsor Date
SECTION 2: ACADEMIC INFORMATION (Please use additional sheets as needed)
1. What college or university will you be attending?
2. What course of study will you pursue?
3. What will be your major field of study?
4. What degree will you pursue?
5. What month/year do you plan to begin your course work?
6. What profession/career do you plan to pursue after you complete your course work?
7. List all high schools, colleges or technical schools attended, starting with the most recent:
Name City, State, Country Dates Attended
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8. List any high school-sponsored sports, and clubs in which you participated, including duration of participation, any offices held, and any honors or awards you received.
ActivityDatesLeadership PositionsAwards/Honors
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SECTION 3: COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND WORK EXPERIENCE (Please use additional sheets as necessary)
9. List all community involvement including volunteer activities, sports, clubs, community groups/projects, religious, organizations, social groups, memberships.
Activity Position Dates Hours
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10. List any awards and honors for which you have been recognized.
OrganizationAward/HonorDate
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11. List any employment and/or work experience (paid or unpaid):
Month/Year Employer Position Hours per week
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SECTION 4: ESSAYS
Note: Essays must be typed and double-spaced using 12-point font. Do not include your name on the essay. Essays will be judged on your writing ability, content, and grammar. Essays should be no longer than 400 words. Essays A and B are for all applicants; essay C is an additional essay for students interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
A)Tell us about an accomplishment of which you are proud.
B)Military dependents face a unique set of challenges, and are presented with unique circumstances and opportunities. Describe how your life has been shaped by the military environment in the past, and what your plans for the future are.
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM) APPLICANTS ONLY:
MBOSC STEM Scholarship
Please answer the following essay question; essays should follow the suggested criteria above with the exception that essays should be no longer than 800 words.
C)What experience led you to work toward a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and how do you plan to use your degree?
Monterey Bay Officers' Spouses Club (MBOSC)
Sponsored Combined Community Scholarship 2018
Scholarship Application
STUDENT ACADEMIC DATA SUMMARY SHEET
Present this form to your school guidance office and ask that it be filled out and returned to you with a copy of your official school transcript in a sealed envelope.
- APPLICANT INFORMATION
Applicant’s Name: ______
School: ______
II. APPLICANT GPA
Cumulative high school GPA through mid-term this year (Graduating Seniors)
GPA MUST BE CONVERTED TO A 4.0 SCALE: ______
III. STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES:
SAT Scores: / Verbal / Math / Writing / DateVerbal / Math / Writing / Date
ACT Scores: / Composite / National % / Date
Composite / National % / Date
IV. CLASS RANK
Current rank in class (7 semesters): Rank ______Out of ______
Date of Graduation: ______
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Signature of person completing form
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Title
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School Address
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Phone Number
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Date form was completed
Instructions for the Guidance Counselor:
Return this form and an official transcript to the student. All documents must be sealed in an envelope with the school’s stamp or guidance counselor’s signature over the sealed envelope flap. Please be aware that the student must postmark their application no later than April 9, 2018.
Monterey Bay Officers' Spouses Club (MBOSC)
Sponsored Combined Community Scholarship 2018
High School Senior Scholarship Application
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
Please provide 2 letters of recommendation, one from someone that can discuss your academic capacity (former professors/teachers) and one from a personal reference (i.e. neighbor, past/present employer, coaches, community group leaders). Both letters of recommendation must be placed in sealed envelopes signed across the seal by the writer of the letter.
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