2013

ZaCSA Family Member / Spouse Scholarship Application

PERSONAL DATA
First Name: MI Applicants Home Phone: Applicants Cell Phone: First Name: MI Rank Applicants Mailing Address Major/Degree Program: Type of Degree: (Circle One) Number of Classes/Credits to be taken this term: Associates (AS/AA) Bachelors (BS/BA) Masters (MS/MA) PhD Applicants Last Name: Applicants Email: Sponsors Last Name: Email: College/University Attending:

Other Financial Aid Awarded (GI Bill, MyCAA, scholarship, etc) please include amount:

Applicants Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: _________________________

2013 ZaCSA Family Member / Spouse Scholarship Application

CRITERIA
Applicant must be the dependent of an active duty military member or the dependent of a civilian working in the Camp Zama military community. Applicant must be working toward the completion of an associate, undergraduate or graduate degree. Applicant must submit this complete scholarship application form along with a 5-year work/volunteer history. Applicant must submit a copy of college transcripts. Applicant must submit a letter from their school verifying current enrollment. Applicant must write and submit a one page, double-spaced essay on the following topic: My education goals and how earning a degree will impact my life.

Previous ZaCSA scholarship recipients are not eligible to apply for future ZaCSA scholarships. The scholarship application deadline is March 15, 2013. Applications and all supporting documentation must be Post Marked by the US Post Office on or by March 15, 2013 to be considered. Mail the completed application packet and all supporting materials to: Zama Community Spouses Association ATTN: Scholarships Chairperson USAG-J GDS Box 22 APO AP 96338 Scholarship award notification will be sent by mail. Please see additional information at our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ZaCSA or email questions to the ZaCSA Scholastic Awards Chairperson at scholarship@zacsa.org

GENERAL INFORMATION

2013 ZaCSA Family Member / Spouse Scholarship Application

Continuing Education - Family Member / Spouse Scholarship Application Guidelines 2013

1) Eligibility Requirements: a) The applicant must be a family member / spouse of an active duty military member (any service) or the family member / spouse of a SOFA sponsored employee working in the Camp Zama community. b) The spouse or family member receiving the scholarship cannot also be a sponsor. A non-spouse family member applying for the scholarship must be post-high school and under the age of 23. c) The applicant must clearly state the type of degree on the application (i.e. Associate, Bachelor, or Graduate degree). 2) Criteria for Selection: a) Applicants will be judged on an essay, 5 year volunteer service or work history and grade point average. b) Applicants remain anonymous during the application process. All personal information, including name, address, and sponsors information will be removed from the applications prior to judging. c) Transcripts and grade reports pertaining to the current degree being sought must be provided as well as a letter from the university verifying current enrollment. Failure to provide this information will result in automatic disqualification. Internet transcripts are not acceptable. (Note: Please do not provide transcripts pertaining to unrelated or previously completed degree programs.) 3) Limitations: a) The ZaCSA Scholarship may be used at any accredited college or university, vocational school, community or junior college. It will be used to defray the cost of tuition and university sponsored room and board. It may not be used to defray the cost of books, fees, computer costs or other accessory expenses. b) The applicant will not be eligible to receive this award if at any time he or she accepts any other full four-year scholarship. c) Scholarships are not available to Scholarship Awards Committee members. d) Award money will be mailed to the recipients college in the form or a check payable to the school he or she will be attending. Please note: Payments will not be made directly to the student. e) If the scholarship recipient fails to enroll in classes by the fall term, he or she must immediately notify the Scholastic Awards Chairperson.
2013 ZaCSA Family Member / Spouse Scholarship Application

 4) Application Instructions: a) Applications must be typed and double-spaced. Please use the format provided. Submit only one transcript. Do not submit letters of recommendation or acceptance letters. b) All Applicants will be notified of the final results. c) Follow all instructions carefully and meet all deadlines. Failure to follow these instructions or failure to meet the required deadlines will disqualify the applicants packet from consideration. Application deadline is March 15, 2013. d) Direct any questions you may have to ZaCSA Scholastic Awards Chairperson at scholarship@zacsa.org 5) Hints and Tips a) Be sure to follow all instructions carefully. b) Meet all stated deadlines and have all necessary signatures. c) Failure to follow these instructions or failure to meet the required deadlines will disqualify the applicants packet from consideration. Have someone read your essays to catch any problems with clarity, grammar, etc. d) Have someone review your entire application packet to make sure all instructions have been followed and all necessary items are included. e) Be sure to make a copy of your entire application packet to keep for your own records.

2013 ZaCSA Family Member / Spouse Scholarship Application