QUALIFICATIONS:
- ACTIVE MEMBER OF CHAPTER 233 OR ACTIVE ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF CHAPTER 233
- DEPENDENT CHILD OR GRANDCHILD OF ACTIVE MEMBER OR ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF CHAPTER 233
- DEPENDENT OF MIA OR KIA VIETNAM VETERAN
REQUIREMENTS:
SCHOLARSHIP IS BASED ON SCHOLASTIC AVERAGE but FINANCIAL NEEDS will also be considered if applicant submits a support letter from a sponsor explaining why a financial need exists (no documentation such as a W2 or tax form should be submitted – the letter from the sponsor will suffice).
IF THERE ARE NO APPLICANTS FROM THE CHAPTER, THEN WE WILL GO TO A SCHOOL THAT HAS AN ACTIVE ROTC PROGRAM. IF WE STILL DO NOT HAVE AN APPLICANT, THEN WE WILL GO TO A LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL.
- TWO PARAGRAPH ESSAY: WHY I AM SO PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN!
- TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION (OTHER THAN A FAMILY MEMBER)
- LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE FROM A SCHOOL OF HIGHER LEARNING: COLLEGE, JUNIOR COLLEGE, TECHNICAL SCHOOL
- GRADE POINT AVERAGE: MINIMUM OF 2.5
- COPY OF GRADES AND SAT/ACT SCORES
- LISTING OF EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
DUE DATE MAY 1ST * IF THERE ARE NO APPLICANTS FROM THE CHAPTER THEN WE WILL GO TO A SCHOOL THAT HAS AN ACTIVE ROTC PROGRAM
The processing of applications and selection of award winners is within the sole discretion of Chapter 233 Vietnam Veterans of America and is not subject to appeal or review.
Please mail your scholarship packet to:
Mike Garni
VVA Chapter 233
PO 10251
New Brunswick, NJ 08906
We are looking forward to hearing from you.
