SoldierStrong Scholarship Program


                        
                            
                        

                        The purpose of the SoldierStrong Scholarship award is to enable people who have served in the   United   States   Armed   Forces   the   opportunity   to   further   pursue   or to continue  their  education.    The   award   must   be   put   towards   full-time   study  in   pursuing  an  undergraduate  degree,  a  graduate  degree,  or  a  certification/degree  from  an  accredited  technical/trade  school.  The  Scholarship  will  be  awarded  predominately  based  upon  financial  need.  Applicants  must  meet  all  of  the  eligibility  requirements  listed below.  The  recipient   of   the  scholarship   will   be   selected   by   either   the   Board   of   Directors   of   SoldierStrongInc. or   by   a  Scholarship   Committee   comprised   of   members   of   the   Board   of  Directors  of  SoldierStrongInc.  Employees,  officers,  directors  and  their  family  members  and  relatives are  not  eligible to participate in this scholarship. 
Eligibility:

Applicant must be a United States citizen.

Applicant must serve or have served in the United States Armed Forces.

Includes: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard, service in the National Guard and Army Reserve


Applicant must have been honorably discharged or is currently in good standing
Applicant must demonstrate financial need.
Applicant must use scholarship towards full time study and course-load.
Once enrolled, applicant must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0, stay on schedule towards their expected graduation date and meet expectations of high moral character and leadership.
Application must be completed and received by August 15, 2019.
The winning applicant will be notified by mail/email by August 31, 2019.
Applicant must agree to authorize SoldierStrong to publicize the scholarship, if selected.
The award will be paid directly to the school upon notification from said school that the applicant has enrolled and registered for courses.
Privacy:
In the spirit of The Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. & 552A, as amended, protecting your privacy  is  important to  us.  SoldierStrong  will  use  the  personal  information  you  provide  for  the  sole purpose  of evaluating  your  scholarship  application.  It  will  not  be  shared,  sold  or  otherwise  made available  to  any individual,   corporation   or   organization.   Disclosure   is   voluntary.   However,  failure  to  provide  information could preclude your consideration for this scholarship. 
* COMPLETED APPLICATION AND REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS MUST BE POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 15, 2019.
SOLDIERSTRONG SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Personal Information:
Name of Applicant:*
                            
                            
                                                    
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Home Phone:
Cell Phone:*
Email:*
                            
                        
Date of Birth:*
                            
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Age: 
Military Information:
Applicant is/was a Member of:*
								
								Army
							

								
								Navy
							

								
								Air Force
							

								
								Marine Corps
							

								
								Coast Guard
							

								
								National Guard
							

								
								Army Reserve
							
Applicant Served From: 
To: 
Military Rank:* 
Tour(s) of Duty:
Attach Files:
										
											Drop files here or 
											
										
									
Max. file size: 1 GB.
 
*Discharged service members, attach a copy of most recentDD-214 to application.  Active service members, attach alternative military service verification forms/records.  All info will be validated
Academic Information:
High School Graduation Date:* 
Attach File:Max. file size: 1 GB.
*Attach a copy of high school transcript to application, if no college experience.
Has Applicant Attended College?*
			
				
				Yes
			
			
				
				No
			
If applicant has attended college but not graduated, when was the last date of attendance? 
Date of Attendance:
If applicant has graduated from college, provide graduation date. 
Graduation Date:
Attach File:Max. file size: 1 GB.
*Attach a copy of college transcript to application.
Employment Information:
Has Applicant been Previously Employed?*
			
				
				Yes
			
			
				
				No
			
ListName of Employer Position Held Dates of Employment  
      
Financial Information:
Applicant’s Adjusted Gross Income:* 
Is the Applicant Independent?*Residing separately from parents/guardian and earning own living

			
				
				Yes
			
			
				
				No
			
Number of Dependents being Supported by Applicant:* 
Other Outside Sources of Income/Support:*
Essay (Optional):
In 400 words or less, describe your motivation for pursuing a degree, as well as who or what inspired you to seek a degree.
Attach File:Max. file size: 1 GB.
*Attach typed response to application.
Certification:
In submitting this application, I hereby certify that:*
						
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								I am in need of this scholarship to further my education.
							

								
								The information submitted in this application is true and accurate.
							

								
								I agree to let the committee know if my financial situation changes.
							

								
								I agree to the rules provided by SoldierStrong and understand that the selectioncommittee’sdecision is final.
							
Checklist for Application Packet:
Checklist
								
								Completed Application
							

								
								Most Recent Form DD-214, Long/Unedited Version (if discharged service member)
							

								
								Other Proof of Military Service (if active service member, e.g., Officer Record Brief [ORB], Enlistment Record Brief [ERB], Basic Individual Record [BIR], Personal Data Record [PDR], Performance Summary Record [PSR], Report on Individual Personnel [RIP])
							

								
								Copy of Most Recent School Transcript (High School or College)
							

								
								Work History (if applicable)
							

								
								Optional Essay
							

								
								* All applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for funding.
							
For help replacing misplaced or destroyed DD-214 certificates, please go to: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/
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