Part V: Personal Essay. Please answer the essay questions to the best of your ability.

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1 Army Judge Advocates Women s and Spouse s Club of Washington D.C Welcome to the Scholarship Program of the AJAWSC. As part of our community outreach program we will be awarding scholarships to graduating high school seniors, continuing college students, and non-military dependent spouses. We encourage all eligible students and spouses to apply. All applications must be postmarked no later than 15 March Applications and additional information may be obtained from the AJAWSC Facebook page or the JAGWIRE. Please read all guidelines, policies, and requirements before applying and use the provided checklist to guide you through the application process. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Gary Calese at GCalese@aol.com. Thank You and Good Luck! Checklist: Please mail all materials in one envelope Part I: Application Form. Type or print legibly when filling out the application form. Be sure to provide all information requested and appropriate signatures. Part II: Have current school counselor record your cumulative GPA, ACT and/or SAT scores. List colleges to which you have applied and intended major. Part III: Extracurricular Activities. Using the form provided, list all extracurricular activities in which you have participated. These may include, but are not limited to, sports, band, theater, school clubs, after school programs, etc. Part IV: Service Activities/ Citizenship. Using the form provided, list all service activities/citizenship activities in which you have participated. These may include, but are not limited to, scouts, faith-related activities, community volunteer, and /or paid employment. Part V: Personal Essay. Please answer the essay questions to the best of your ability. Part VI: Letters of Recommendation. Please include at least two letters of recommendation from people other than relatives. The letters must be included with the application in a sealed envelope marked with Part VI and must include a telephone number and address where the person who wrote the letter can be reached. APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN 15 MARCH 2016 Mail to: Gary Calese 5570 La Vista Dr. Alexandria, VA 22310

2 Army Judge Advocates Women s and Spouse s Club of Washington D.C. Policy and Procedures POLICY: 1. The AJAWSC will award at least three academic scholarships, at least one in each category, of equal value, to qualified applicants in each of the following categories: a. Category I: Eligible college-bound high school senior b. Category II: Eligible continuing college student c. Category III: Eligible non-military spouse continuing education 2. The scholarship awards shall be based upon the following criteria: scholastic ability, extracurricular activities, service activities/citizenship, character references, and personal essay. Financial need is not considered. 3. The selection committee will be comprised of AJAWSC members. 4. The AJAWSC Treasurer shall issue a check in the full amount of the scholarship payable to the recipient. 5. Eligibility is restricted to members of AJAWSC and/or their dependents. Eligible member must have joined the club by 1 January An event will be planned in honor of the recipients for the purpose of presenting the awards. PROCEDURES: 1. Applicants must submit the following materials to the committee: completed legible application form; GPA verified by school counselor; standardized test scores; list of awards and honors; description of community activities; description of extracurricular activities; at least two letters of recommendation from people other than relatives; personal essay of not more than 400 words. 2. The AJAWSC Scholarship Committee will meet as needed in support of the scholarship program. 3. Incomplete or inaccurate applications will not be considered. All submitted materials will become the sole property of the AJAWSC and will be retained for one full year from the date of selection. At the end of the year, all applications and supporting documents will be destroyed.

3 Army Judge Advocates Women s and Spouse s Club of Washington D.C. Must be postmarked by 15 March 2016 Part I: Applicant s Name Home Address AJAWSC Member Name Home Phone Number High School(s) Attended: Name City/State Dates Scholarship Category: (Please check the one in which you wish to apply/compete) Category I: High School Senior Category II: Continuing College Student Category III: Non-military spouse continuing education I/We certify this application and all supporting documents are complete and accurate to the best of our knowledge. I/We consent to verification of this information as needed. I/We acknowledge that any misrepresentation or falsification of facts or records will make the applicant ineligible to receive an AJAWSC scholarship. Applicant s Signature Member s Signature Date PART II: Information to be provided by school Counselor (High School Students Only) Cumulative GPA: ACT Score: SAT Score: High School Counselor Name Signature Phone Number Date

4 Part II: List of colleges and/or trade/vocational schools to which you have applied in order of preference. (High School Seniors Only Category I) Category II & III applicants: Please list college/trade/vocational school you are currently attending and your current GPA. 1. GPA: Degree plan: 2. GPA: Degree plan: Part III: List all extracurricular activities Part IV: List all service/citizenship activities Activity Dates Total Hours Activity Dates Total Hours Activity Dates Total Hours Activity Dates Total Hours Activity Dates Total Hours

5 Paid Employment: Job Title Company Name Dates of Employment Contact name and number List any additional activities, work experience, or relevant information below. (Please note: If you have more information to provide for any of Parts I-IV, please write see attached and continue on a separate page.) Part V: Essay Please attach your typed essay of no more than 400 words to this application form. What about being connected to the military gives you an advantage in higher education? Part VI: Letters of Recommendation Include at least two letters of recommendation from people other than relatives. The letters must be in a sealed envelope marked Part VI and must include a telephone number and address of the author.