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Military Veterans

Hodson Trust Star Scholarship
(For Veterans of Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts)

Washington College's first Hodson Trust Star Scholarship recipients gather with Finn Caspersen, Chairman of the Hodson Trust (left to right): Lance Corporal James H. Schelberg, USMC; Finn Caspersen; Corporal Charles P. Grigg, USMC; Wilhelm Gundlach, USA.
Washington College's first Hodson Trust Star Scholarship recipients gather with Finn Caspersen, Chairman of the Hodson Trust (left to right): Lance Corporal James H. Schelberg, USMC; Finn Caspersen; Corporal Charles P. Grigg, USMC; Wilhelm Gundlach, USA.

The Hodson Trust and Washington College wish to recognize and award annual undergraduate and graduate scholarships to eligible veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts. Washington College will award up to a total of three scholarships a year for a period of five years beginning with academic year 2007/08.

The undergraduate and graduate scholarships will meet 100 percent of Washington College's published annual tuition, room, board, books, and mandatory student fees not otherwise met by federal, state and outside assistance.

Candidates for the Hodson Trust Star Scholarship must:

For more information about the Hodson Trust Star Scholarship and the scholarship application process, contact the Office of Admissions at:

AFCEA General Emmett Paige Scholarship

Deadline: March 9, 2009

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE IN DECEMBER 2008

Scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded to persons on active duty in the uniformed military services, to veterans, and to their spouses or dependents, who are currently enrolled full time in an eligible degree program at an accredited 4-year college or university in the U.S. (Veterans attending college as freshmen are eligible to apply; all others must be at least second-year college students, enrolled full time as sophomores or juniors at the time of application.)

Eligibility
Candidate must be a U.S. citizen, majoring in the following or C4I-related fields of electrical, chemical, systems or aerospace engineering; mathematics; physics; science or mathematics education; technology management; management information systems; or computer science. Majors directly related to the support of U.S. intelligence enterprises or national security with relevance to the mission of AFCEA will also be eligible. Minimum GPA requirement is 3.4 on 4.0 scale or better. Candidates must provide a copy of Certificate of Service, Discharge Form DD214, or facsimile of candidate's current Department of Defense or Coast Guard Identification Card.

PLEASE NOTE: At least two letters of recommendation printed on school stationery with signature will be required from field-of-study professors. Address to:
Mr. Fred H. Rainbow
Vice President and Executive Director
AFCEA Educational Foundation
4400 Fair Lakes Court
Fairfax, VA 22033
 An official transcript reflecting all college-level study will also be required by the deadline date. These items can be sent separately but not to arrive prior to February 1, 2009.

Please check back in December 2008 for next year's application form which can be found at: http://www.afcea.org/education/scholarships/undergraduate/genemm.asp

AFCEA General Emmett Paige Scholarship

Deadline: March 9, 2009

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE IN DECEMBER 2008

Scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded to persons on active duty in the uniformed military services, to veterans, and to their spouses or dependents, who are currently enrolled full time in an eligible degree program at an accredited 4-year college or university in the U.S. (Veterans attending college as freshmen are eligible to apply; all others must be at least second-year college students, enrolled full time as sophomores or juniors at the time of application.)

Eligibility
Candidate must be a U.S. citizen, majoring in the following or C4I-related fields of electrical, chemical, systems or aerospace engineering; mathematics; physics; science or mathematics education; technology management; management information systems; or computer science. Majors directly related to the support of U.S. intelligence enterprises or national security with relevance to the mission of AFCEA will also be eligible. Minimum GPA requirement is 3.4 on 4.0 scale or better. Candidates must provide a copy of Certificate of Service, Discharge Form DD214, or facsimile of candidate's current Department of Defense or Coast Guard Identification Card.

PLEASE NOTE: At least two letters of recommendation printed on school stationery with signature will be required from field-of-study professors. Address to:
Mr. Fred H. Rainbow
Vice President and Executive Director
AFCEA Educational Foundation
4400 Fair Lakes Court
Fairfax, VA 22033
 An official transcript reflecting all college-level study will also be required by the deadline date. These items can be sent separately but not to arrive prior to February 1, 2009.

Please check back in December 2008 for next year's application form which can be found at: http://www.afcea.org/education/scholarships/undergraduate/genemm.asp

Dr. Aurelio M. Caccomo Family Foundation Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 15, 2009

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE DECEMBER 2008

AMVETS is proud to announce the establishment of the "Dr. Aurelio M. Caccomo Family Foundation Memorial Scholarship." The scholarship is in memory of and honoring Dr. Caccomo, an immigrant to the United States, who gave of himself both in his chosen profession as a physician and in his service to the U.S. Army Reserves.

Two $3,000 scholarships will be awarded nation wide, per year, for the duration of the grant. The scholarships are for veterans, including members of the National Guard and Reserves, seeking new skills in order to be more competitive in the job market. The one time $3,000 award may be used for part time or full time undergraduate courses, accredited degree or certificate programs, including online schools.

The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance for veterans/guardsmen/reservists who have exhausted government aid, or who might not otherwise have the financial means to further their education. Applicants must meet all of the eligibility requirements listed below and submit the completed application postmarked on or before April 15. For questions regarding the application, required documents, or application process, please contact AMVETS toll free at 877-726-8387.
Eligibility Requirements:

  1. Must be a United States veteran or member of the National Guard or Reserves.
  2. Must be a member of AMVETS.
  3. Must be a United States citizen.
  4. Must demonstrate financial need.
  5. Must have a high school diploma or GED. (General Education Diploma)
  6. Must agree to authorize AMVETS to publicize your scholarship award, if you are selected.
  7. Must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment to an eligible program.
  8. Must not be in default on a federal student loan.
  9. Must not be convicted under state or federal law of sale or possession of illegal drugs.

For more information and to download a copy of the required application, please go to: AMVETS National Service Foundation

LTG Douglas D. Buchholz Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: November 15, 2008

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE IN LATE SUMMER

Scholarship of $2,000 will be awarded to one competitively selected and deserving Fort Gordon, Georgia enlisted soldier each year. Selection will be based on the recommendation of a Scholarship Board under the guidance of the Fort Gordon Command Sergeant Major.

Eligibility:
Candidates must be current active enlisted soldiers assigned to Fort Gordon, Georgia, have completed a minimum of 15 semester hours/25 quarter hours, be currently enrolled either full or part time at an accredited U.S. college and majoring in the following or related fields of electrical, chemical, systems or aerospace engineering, mathematics, physics, science or mathematics education, or computer science. Majors directly relates to the support of U.S. Intelligence enterprises or national security with relevance to the mission of AFCEA will also be eligible. Minimum GPA requirement of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. For questions, please contact Mr. Joseph S. Yavorsky, President, AFCEA Augusta-Fort Gordon Chapter.

For more information and to get an application please go to: LTG Douglas D. Buchholz Memorial Scholarship or contact:
Name: Mr. Joseph S. Yavorsky
E-mail: president@afcea-augusta.org.

Larry L. Strickland Leadership Award and Scholarship

SGM Larry L. Strickland served in the Army for 30 years. He was serving as sergeant major to the Army's deputy chief of staff for personnel when he became a victim of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the Pentagon. Family and friends of SGM Strickland instituted a memorial scholarship fund and leadership award program in 2003. The Association of the U.S. Army will administer the fund.

This award is given annually to a noncommissioned officer who best exemplifies the Army's vision and influences others in shaping future leaders while practicing excellent stewardship of the nation's most precious resource - our soldiers.

The Larry L. Strickland Award will be presented annually at the Senior Noncommissioned Officers Conference at AUSA's Annual Meeting. Each recipient will receive a bronze eagle and $4,000 to assist in covering the costs of an education that tuition assistance does not pay, such as instructional fees, laboratory fees and books. His or her name also will be engraved on a permanent plaque at the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy, Fort Bliss, Texas.

For more information, contact Jimmie Spencer, 703-841-4300 x693 or jspencer@ausa.org..

Veterans of Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) and Iraqi Freedom Scholarship

Deadlines: November 1, 2008 & April 1, 2009

NOVEMBER APPLICATION WILL BE AVAILABLE IN LATE SUMMER 2008

The AFCEA Educational Foundation is pleased to announce a generous and unprecedented $100,000 contribution from the AFCEA Northern Virginia Chapter (AFCEA NOVA) to launch a campaign to endow the new Iraqi/Afghanistan War Veterans Scholarship Fund.

The AFCEA War Veterans Scholarships are offered to active-duty and honorably discharged U.S. military veterans (to include Reservists and National Guard personnel) of the Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) or Iraqi Freedom Operations. Each scholarship award is $2,500.

Scholarships will be offered for the fall and spring semesters. PLEASE NOTE: This scholarship is offered twice annually; however, individuals may be awarded only one AFCEA scholarship per year.

Eligibility:
Applicants must be currently enrolled and attending either a two-year or four-year accredited college or university in the United States. Applications will be accepted from qualified freshmen, sophomore, junior and senior undergraduate students enrolled at the time of application either part time or full time in an eligible degree program as stated below.

Candidates must be majoring in the following or C4I-related fields of electrical, aerospace, systems or computer engineering; computer engineering technology; computer network systems; information systems security; computer information systems; information systems management; technology management; electronics engineering technology; computer science; physics; mathematics; or science or mathematics education. Majors directly related to the support of U.S. intelligence or national security enterprises with relevance to the mission of AFCEA will also be eligible.

Important:
PLEASE NOTE: At least two letters of recommendation printed on school stationery with signature will be required from field-of-study professors. Address to:
Mr. Fred H. Rainbow
Vice President and Executive Director
AFCEA Educational Foundation
4400 Fair Lakes Court
Fairfax, VA 22033

An official transcript reflecting all college-level study will also be required by the deadline date. These items can be sent separately but not to arrive prior to March 1, 2007.

If you have any questions regarding your eligibility, please contact the Educational Foundation via the email below.
Contact Info:
Name: Norma Corrales
Phone: (703) 631-6149 or (800) 336-4583 ext. 6149
E-mail: scholarship@afcea.org.

On line application will be available after February 1, 2007 at http://www.afcea.org/education/scholarships/undergraduate/veteran.asp

VFW Military Scholarship

Deadline: None

Since 1899, the Veterans of Foreign Wars has sought ways to help and encourage those veterans in uniform and recently discharged and their families. In recent years, we have received numerous requests from these individuals requesting dollars for education and training. The VFW Military Scholarship is our response to those requests.

The program provides twenty-five $3,000 scholarships each year to VFW members who are currently serving in uniform or have been discharged within the thirty-six months prior to the December 31 deadline each year. The scholarships will be awarded during the first quarter of the year following the deadline - five for each branch of service - Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard. Winners will be selected from entries received throughout the year.

For more information and to download an application please go to: http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=cmty.leveld&did=3561

Marine Corps Sgt. Jeannette L. Winters Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: September 15, 2008

The AFCEA Educational Foundation has established a $2,000 annual scholarship in memory of Marine Corps Sgt. Jeannette L. Winters. Sergeant Winters and six other Marines died January 9, 2002, when their KC-130 aircraft crashed in Pakistan. Sergeant Winters, a radio operator and four-year Marine Corps veteran, was based with the Marine Corps Wing Communications Squadron-38 at Miramar, California. A native of Gary, Indiana and one of six children, Sergeant Winters became a role model for others in her community with her decision to join the U.S. Marine Corps. Her strength of character, geniality, and success as a Marine communicator reflect the spirit of excellence and the technical mission advocated by AFCEA. The Educational Foundation is proud to honor Jeannette L. Winters with this memorial scholarship.

Applications for the Marine Corps Sgt. Jeannette L. Winters Memorial Scholarship are requested from U.S. Marine Corps men and women who are currently on active duty, in the reserves or honorably discharged veterans. Eligible candidates must be currently attending fully accredited colleges or universities in the United States and enrolled as either part-time or full-time undergraduate students in aneligible Bachelor of Science degree program. Students who are sophomores, juniors or seniors who meet these requirements are eligible to apply.

Eligibility: U.S. Marine Corps candidates must be majoring in the following or related fields of electrical, chemical, systems or aerospace engineering; electronics; mathematics; physics; science or mathematics education; technology management; management information systems; or computer science. Majors directly related to the support of U.S. Intelligence enterprises or national security with relevance to the mission of AFCEA will also be eligible. Minimum GPA requirement is 3.0 on 4.0 scale. A copy of either a Certificate of Service, Discharge Form DD214, or facsimile of a current Department of Defense Identification Card is required.

Important: PLEASE NOTE: At least two letters of recommendation printed on school stationery with signature will be required from field-of-study professors. Address to:

Mr. Fred H. Rainbow
Vice President and Execution Director
AFCEA Educational Foundation
4400 Fair Lakes Court
Fairfax, VA 22033

An official transcript reflecting all college-level study will also be required by the deadline date. These items can be sent separately but not to arrive prior to September 1, 2008.

Applications are available at: Marine Corps Sgt. Jeannette L. Winters Memorial Scholarship

You may contact the Financial Aid office by phone at 410-778-7214 or by e-mail at fa_office@washcoll.edu.

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