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Vietnam Veterans of America's Battlefield Chapter #617
Scholarship Application Information
The scholarship program will open up again starting January 1, 2008. This is when the Chapter will start receiving applicants for the "2008" year. The cut off date for applicants this year will be June 15th 2008.
Dear Sir or Madam,
Thank you for your interest in applying for a scholarship from the Vietnam Veterans of America's Battlefield Chapter #617.
The Chapter offers a scholarship each year through a competitive application process based upon each applicants supplied documents and their submission of a narrative, not to exceed 300 words, on "In Service to America, What it Means to Me". Attached is a checklist of required documents that you must submit with your application for consideration of a chapter scholarship.
The Chapter's scholarship program is open to all Veterans who served on active duty during the Vietnam War.
The scholarship program is also open for the children, adopted children, grand children or anyone who has been in the guardianship of a Veteran who served on active duty during the Vietnam War or is the widow/widower of a deceased Vietnam Veteran.
Vietnam Veteran active duty service dates, are from 28 February 1961 to 7 May 1975 for in-country services and 5 August 1964 to 7 May 1975 for military service in another duty location.
If you are a male, over 18 years of age, proof of your registration for the Selective Service Act is required with your application.
Mail your application packet with all required documentation, as noted in the attached checklist, to VVA Chapter #617, PO Box 266, Woodbridge, VA 22194.
The application packet must be postmarked no later than 15th of June 2008. If you have any questions pertaining to the application, contact the undersigned at the following e-mail address: cjbradshaw7@aol.com or at phone number (703) 754-9850 during normal business hours Monday through Friday.
Claude J. Bradshaw, USAF Ret.
Chairman - Scholarship Committee
Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter #617
Required Documents for VVA #617 Scholarship Application:
_______ A signed statement that the applicant has Vietnam Veteran active duty service dates, from 28 February 1961 to 7 May 1975 for in-country services or 5 August 1964 to 7 May 1975 for military service in another duty location. Or is a widow/widower of deceased Vietnam Veteran, the child, adopted child, grandchild or person who has been in the guardianship of a Vietnam War Veteran. The scholarship awardees will be required to show proof of the above (i.e. a copy of your or your parents/grand parents/guardians DD Form 214) prior to the award.
_______ If the applicant is a male over 18 years of age, proof of his registration under the Selective Service Act. (i.e. a copy of your SSA registration card)
_______ A letter of recommendation for this scholarship from one of the applicant's teachers/professors if applicant is now attending an educational institution. For applicant's not currently enrolled in an educational institution please supply a letter of recommendation for this scholarship from another source as his or hers clergy or business person.
_______ If applicant is attending an educational institution at the time of the application please supply a copy of your most recent grades indicating his/her grade point average.
_______ A typed, narrative, not to exceed 300 words, on the subject "In Service to America, What it Means to Me".
_______ The name and address of the educational institution, beyond high school, to which the applicant is either attending or will be attending in the Fall of 2008. This institution may be College, Junior College, or an Accredited Trade School or Course of Instruction.
Additional Information:
Awardees of the VVA Chapter #617 scholarships for 2008 will be notified, in writing, by July 18, 2008.
The winning scholarship awards will be sent to the educational institution's financial department on behalf of the winner no later than August 3, 2008 and will not given directly to the winner.
As noted in the cover letter, mail the required documents to the address listed no later than 15th of June 2008. Any packet received without the required documents will not be considered for the scholarship.
Good Luck !!!
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