THE NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA
SAINT FRANCIS BARRACKS
P. O. BOX 3446
St. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA 32085-3446
September 28, 2007
THE NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA
SAINT FRANCIS BARRACKS
P. O. BOX 3446
St. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA 32085-3446
September 28, 2007
National Guard Association of Florida (ENGAF) has established a scholarship program to assist members of the Florida National Guard in pursuing advanced educational and academic opportunities. The scholarship program is open to outstanding enlisted, officer and warrant officers, who are members of the Florida National Guard and members of their respective association (NGOA-FL or ENGAF), their spouses, sons and daughters. Priority may be given to Guard members. These scholarships are for one year, to attend an accredited college, university, or vocational technical school in the State of Florida. A joint NGOA-FL and ENGAF scholarship committee administers the program. Scholarship recipients may be given the award in subsequent years; however, the individual must compete for the renewal of the scholarship on the same basis as a first-time applicant.
Scholarships will be awarded based on the following criteria:
b. Applicant must demonstrate average or above average academic achievement, as evidenced by previous grades, test scores, etc.
2. Citizenship: Applicants must show evidence of civic and moral leadership and character including truthfulness, courage, and devotion to the community and to the country.
3. Need: A: need for financial assistance in order to continue education will be considered only in cases involving students with similar outstanding academic and personal qualifications.
Application procedures
Application forms are mailed or emailed to each unit in October or forms may be obtained through the FL web sites of NGOA-FL at http://www.floridaguard.org or by writing: Scholarship Committee Post Office Box 3446, and St. Augustine, Florida 32085-3446.
All applications will be accompanied by:
1. The scholarship application form.
2. Copies of high school and/or college transcripts or standardized test scores, if appropriate.
3. A brief statement with specific facts as to desire to continue education and anticipated occupation of profession.
4. Three letters of recommendation verifying this application and giving personal character references. If applicant is a member of the Florida National Guard, a letter of recommendation from their unit commander is also required.
Applications must be received by May 16, 2008 to:
The NGOA-FL and ENGAF Scholarship Committee
Post Office Box 3446
St. Augustine, Florida 32085-3446
After applications are received at the NGOA-FL office, each application is examined for all required documentation and three copies of each are made. After the deadline has closed, a joint NGOA-FL and ENGAF scholarship committee reviews applications. The applications are graded on the basis of average or above average academics, citizenship, need and potential. After the committee has processed the applications the names of the recipient are submitted to the Presidents of NGOA-FL and ENGAF for final approval. Recipients and non-recipients will be notified and checks will be sent to the scholarship winners by August.
Sincerely,
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Timothy Sullivan Leigh Dumas
President, National Guard Officers President, Enlisted National Guard
Association of Florida Association of Florida
NATIONAL GUARD OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA
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ENLISTED NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Deadline 16 May 2008
Mail to: Date:_____________________
NGOA-FL and ENGAF Scholarship Committee
Post Office Box 3446
St. Augustine, Florida 32085-3446
1. Applicant’s name:________________________________________________________
Full address:______________________________________________________________
Telephone number:_________________________________________________________
Son ______; Daughter ______.
3. Guard member’s name:____________________________ Rank:___________________
Unit:__________________________________________ Position:____________________
Current enlistment expiration:__________________________________________________
Full home address:__________________________________________________________
4. School or college you wish to attend, and the address:____________________________
5. List of activities in which you have participated:_________________________________
6. List of recent offices to which you have been elected in any organization:_____________
7. List of honors (scholastic, citizenship, etc.) Which have been awarded to you:_________
8. Current status of applicant: (check one)
________ High school ________ College
________ Business-trade ________ Working _________________ Other
9. List any other pertinent data or information:
If you would like the Scholarship Committee to consider financial need in reviewing your application, you must supply additional information. Therefore, an approximate budget of college costs and an estimate of available resources are needed. Applicants should complete the statement of financial need outlined below. Include any extenuating circumstances such as family size, financial obligations and ability of the family to contribute to the costs of education.
College Costs Available Resources
Tuition and Required Fees _______________ Family’s Annual Income ______________
Books/Supplies _______________ Savings Available ______________
Room/Board _______________ Loans Available ______________
Transportation _______________ GI Benefits ______________
Personal Expenses _______________ Other Resources ______________
Total Costs ______________ Total Resources ______________
Statement of financial need:_____________________________________________________
I have answered the above questions to the best of my knowledge and belief. In addition, if granted a scholarship and I fail to attend school for any reason other than sickness or physical injury, I agree to return any and all scholarship monies I received to NGOA-FL/ENGAF.
Signature of Applicant
__________ Enclosures
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Required Enclosures: High School or College Transcripts; Letters of Recommendation; Applicant’s statement.