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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 Disabled War Veterans Scholarship

Deadline: April 1, 2010

The AFCEA Educational Foundation is pleased to announce the newly established Disabled War Veterans Scholarships of $2,500 each. The Scholarships are made possible by generous contributions from Microsoft employees with matching funds from Microsoft Corporation.

Co-sponsored by Microsoft employees and the AFCEA Educational Foundation, the Scholarships are offered to active-duty service personnel, honorably discharged U.S. military veterans, reservists, and National Guard personnel who are disabled because of wounds received during service in Enduring Freedom-Afghanistan or Iraqi Freedom Operations.

Eligibility:

For more information and to complete and on line application please got to: Disabled War Veterans Scholarship.

AFCEA General Emmett Paige Scholarship

Deadline: March 10, 2010

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE IN DECEMBER 2009

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 2009 for next year's application form which can be found at: AFCEA General Emmett Paige Scholarship

Dr. Aurelio M. Caccomo Family Foundation Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 15, 2010

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

AMVETS National Scholarship Program

Deadline: April 15, 2010

AMVETS offers the following scholarship for veterans. It must be used for full-time study in the pursuit of undergraduate studies, graduate studies or a certification/degree from an accredited technical/trade school. The purpose of this scholarship is to financially assist veterans who have exhausted government aid, or who might not otherwise have the financial means to further their education. $1,000 will be awarded each year for a maximum of four years contingent upon maintaining the schools prescribed academic standards and showing evidence of enrollment. AMVETS will not make more than a $1,000 payment per year even if the student is on an accelerated schedule. The scholarship must be used in its entirety within five years of the award date. Any amount remaining unused within five years will be forfeited. A total of three scholarships of this level will be awarded nation wide. 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 who is an AMVETS member.
  2. Must be a United States citizen.
  3. Must demonstrate financial need.
  4. Must agree to authorize AMVETS to publicize your scholarship award, if you are selected.

Required Materials:

  1. A copy of the veteran's honorable discharge or a letter certifying current service and eligibility for release from active duty prior to attending school.
  2. Official college transcripts for all courses attempted and any degrees or certificates awarded. If post-secondary credits amount to less than 12 credit hours and high school diploma was awarded within the past five years, a high school transcript must be provided. Transcripts must be in the 4.0 grade scale, or if in a different system, translated to the 4.0 scale.
  3. A complete and signed copy of the applicant's 1040 tax form must be enclosed. It will be used to verify financial need. If the applicant's name appears on anyone else's 1040 tax from, it too must be enclosed.
  4. A copy of the applicant's Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
  5. Essay (50-100 words) entitled and addressing the theme of "What A Higher Education Means To Me" (The essay must be written in the space provided on page 3).
  6. Acceptance letter, or a letter stating current student status from an accredited school. Proof of college expenses (A copy of expenses out of the college publication will suffice).
  7. A résumé detailing military duty and awards, volunteer activities, community services, and jobs held during the past four years.
  8. A copy of the veteran's AMVETS membership card or complete the application on page (2) and return application and payment with the scholarship form.

Completed application and required forms must be postmarked on or before April 15. For more information and to download a copy of the required application, please go to: AMVETS National Scholarship Program

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 the Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship Program

Deadline: March 1, 2010

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE LATE FALL

The Veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship Program is designed to provide financial assistance to United States armed forces personnel who served in the Afghanistan or Iraq Conflicts, and their sons, daughters, or spouses who are current high school seniors, and full-time and part-time, degree-seeking undergraduate students enrolled in an eligible accredited Maryland postsecondary institution.

HOW TO APPLY
Initial applicants for the scholarship must submit the Veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship application, with all required documentation, which includes:

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Uniformed Services Members of the United States who served in Afghanistan, or contiguous air space as defined in federal regulations, on or after October 24, 2001, and before a terminal date to be prescribed by the United States Secretary of Defense; or in Iraq, or contiguous waters or air space as defined in federal regulations, on or after March 19, 2003, and before a terminal date to be prescribed by the United States Secretary of Defense, may apply for a scholarship if they are:

Applicants must be residents of Maryland, must be accepted for admission or enrolled in a regular undergraduate program at an eligible Maryland institution, or accepted for admission or enrolled in a 2-year terminal certificate program in which the course work is acceptable for transfer credit for an accredited baccalaureate program at an eligible Maryland institution, and must be enrolled as either a full-time (12 or more credits per semesters) or part-time (6-11 credits per semester) undergraduate student. Note: Residents of Maryland include active members of the United States Armed Forces, their spouses and their dependent children who are stationed in the State of Maryland or whose home of residency is Maryland.

For more information and to download a scholarship application, please go to: Veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship Program

Veterans of Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) and Iraqi Freedom Scholarship

Deadline: April 1, 2010

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, 2009.

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 is available at: Veterans of Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) and Iraqi Freedom Scholarship

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: VFW Military Scholarship

Marine Corps Sgt. Jeannette L. Winters Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: September 1, 2010

APPLICATION AVAILABLE SUMMER 2010

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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