214th Field Artillery Association Annual Scholarship Award 2015 Application Applicants must be past or current members of the 214th Field Artillery Battalion, or the spouses, children, or grandchildren of past or current members of the 214th Field Artillery Battalion. There will be five scholarships offered this year, one for each battery. Each award will be in the amount of $500. Applicant Name Date of Birth Full Address Telephone(s) Most recent GPA Email(s) Name of School Name of 214th Soldier/ Relative Dates served with 214th I certify that I am a member of the 214th Field Artillery Battalion, or a spouse, child, or grandchild of said Soldier, and that the information provided in this application is true, complete, and correct. I attest that I will be attending an accredited college, university, or trade school and that any award will be spent for the express purpose of attending that school. Applicant Signature Date Parent/ Guardian Signature (if applicant is under 18) Date Application Packet Checklist: ___Signed and dated application page ___Letter of recommendation (see below) ___Accomplishments page(s) (see below) ___Essay (see below) Letter of Recommendation: ! This should come from a person of influence in your life who knows you well enough to establish a firm and true representation of your character and capabilities. Consider carefully who you ask for your letter of recommendation, as it counts strongly toward the scholarship consideration. Accomplishments Page: ! Be specific and use dates when possible. Keep in mind that both adult Soldiers and high school students will be applying, so you will want to adjust the below categories to your particular situation as you write your accomplishments page. ! This page should consist of four categories: ! 1.) Extracurricular activities/ hobbies/ interests ! 2.) Awards/ honors received ! 3.) Community and/or military contributions (deployment, volunteering, etc.) ! 4.) Employment history (may attach resumé if applicable) Essay: ! Your essay will be in regard to the Soldier of the 214th Field Artillery Battalion to whom you are related and how that Soldierʼs service has influenced your life. If you are the Soldier, describe how your military experience relates to the continuation of your higher education. Essays should not exceed 300 words. Mail completed application packet to: National Guard Armory HHB 1-214 FA Attn: Scholarship Application 1031 Calhoun Falls Hwy Elberton, Georgia 30635 APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 We cannot consider application packets that are received after the deadline. The winners of the scholarships will be notified by May 10, 2015.
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