DEADLINE: April 1
ELIGIBILITY:
· The applicant must be a dependent child of an active duty, retired, or deceased United States Navy (USN) service member.
· The USN service member in question must: (a) currently reside within the Naval District of Washington (NDW), defined as “the District of Columbia; the Maryland counties of Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Frederick, Montgomery, Prince George's, and St. Mary's; the Virginia counties of Loudoun, Fauquier, Fairfax, Prince William, Stafford, King George, Westmoreland, Arlington, and the cities within their outer boundaries;”(b) currently serve in a command situated within NDW; or (c) have, if retired, previously served in a command situated within NDW.
· The applicant must be in his or her senior year of an accredited high school or program and reside within NDW.
· For the 2015-2016 academic year, the applicant must have applied for acceptance as a full-time student at an accredited institution, such as a two- or four- year undergraduate college, a visual or performing arts school, or a vocational/technical school. If awarded a scholarship, the student must use the monies provided during the 2015-2016 academic year.
· The applicant must be a U.S. citizen and possess a valid military dependent identification card. This identification card must be shown upon request.
InSTRUCTIONS:
· The entries on this application form must be complete, accurate, and legible. They must be typewritten or printed in black ink.
· Ensure that the information you enter about your sponsor accurately describes his or her current status. For example, if the sponsor is on active duty, the information must describe his/her current affiliation, status, etc. If he/she is retired or deceased, the affiliation, status, etc, must be that which pertained at the time of his/her retirement or death.
· Fill in all information requested. If the answer is “none” or “not applicable”, please make that statement.
· Review the form for completeness and all answers for correctness. Use this year’s current form. Do not send resumes or copies of awards. Provide only the information requested.
· Sign the application form in all appropriate places and ensure that your sponsor does as well. (If your sponsor is unable to sign the application, please state why he/she is unable to sign and who is signing in your sponsor’s place). There are two different forms that must be signed. APPLICANTS WILL BE INELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION IF ANY SIGNATURES ARE MISSING!
**There are seven (7) items required for application consideration**
1. ______ Completed Application
2. ______ Essay
3. ______ Copy of Official High School Transcripts-
**Only official high school transcripts will be considered.
Do not open sealed envelopes. ‘Unofficial’ transcripts will not be considered.**
4. ______ Signed Privacy Statement (signed by applicant and sponsor)
5. ______ Signed Publicity Statement (signed by applicant and sponsor)
6. ______ High School Information Sheet
7. ______ If Applicable: Official College Transcripts for Dual Enrollment
F Any questions, please contact NOSC Scholarship Chairman, Mary K Page
Mail to: Naval Officers' Spouses' Club of Washington DC
6403 Chatham Park Drive
Brandywine, MD 20613
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