Coast Guard Family Organization©
Spouse Scholarship
We are pleased to announce the 2010 Coast Guard Spouse Scholarship Awardee:
Kimberly A. Garriott of Chesapeake, Virginia
Congratulations! We are proud to honor Ms. Garriott for all of her efforts and hard work in her volunteer work, devotion to her family, and her studies.
Thank to all of our scholarship applicants. We wish you all luck in your academic endeavors!
Eligibility:
- Current spouses of active duty Coast Guard personnel.
- The minimal education criteria is that the applicant must hold a high school diploma/GED and be enrolling/enrolled in an accredited institution for higher education.
- Members of the Coast Guard, DHS, and/or DOD are not eligible for this scholarship.
Application:
An essay (500-1200 words) demonstrating applicantâs financial need, scholarly promise, dedication and collegiate/career aspirations. Essays should further present how the applicant intends to give back to the Coast Guard family community. The ideal applicant will also demonstrate altruism, philanthropy, and generosity, through some sort of Coast Guard community involvement. Such involvement can be in various forms from occasional contributions to a unitâs newsletter, serving as an Ombudsman, spouse association Board member, or volunteer in a related fashion that evidences support for the Coast Guard family at large.
Applications for the 2010 award year were accepted December 31, 2009, through April 30, 2010.
Scholarship amount will vary from $50 to $1,500. On an annual basis, the awards shall be dependent upon funding. Awardees may utilize scholarship funds for reimbursement of applications, tuition, fees, and school room, board, books, and testing (GRE, GMA, LSAT, etc.).
DONATIONS TO THIS FUND ARE WELCOME AND APPRECIATED
Donations can be made in any denomination
and may be in honor of/in the name of any individual.
Support the Scholarship Fund by purchasing or renewing magazine subscriptions.
Direct donations to the Scholarship Fund are also welcome. To make such a donation, please contact us at admin@coastguardfamily.org for more information.
Thank you.