OFFICER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Standard Operating Prcedures Navy Instructins Gverning Schlarship Prgram OPNAVINST 1520.24D Schlarship Prgram APPLICATION PROCEDURES; a. Schlarship applicants must receive permissin t cmpete fr a schlarship frm the cmmanding fficer and be advised f the career impact f the prgram n their careers by their detailers. USNA and NROTC midshipmen shuld refer t their respective institutins fr applicatin guidelines. b. Fleet applicatins must be by letter in standard Navy crrespndence frmat, via the applicant s cmmanding fficer, t Cmmanding Officer, NETPDC Naval Educatin and Training Prfessinal Develpment Center VOLED Detachment (CODE N221B) Schlarship 6490 Saufley Field Rad Pensacla, FL 32509-5204 Officer Schlarship Prgram Officers selected t participate in the Officer Schlarship Prgram by the United States Naval Academy (USNA) r the Naval Service Training Cmmand (NSTC) must cmply with the guidelines set frth in OPNAVINST 1520.24D Required Reprts All participants must submit the fllwing reprts while they are in the prgram. a. Official Orders Within 30 days after reprting t the university in the status f duty under instructins (DUINS), mail a cpy f yur fficial rders with yur mailing address and cmmercial telephne number (printed n reverse) t Naval Educatin and Training Prfessinal Develpment Center (NETPDC), Vluntary Educatin (VOLED) Detachment (Cde N221B) Schlarship at the address given belw. NETPDC VOLED (N2212B) must be ntified immediately f any future changes in yur pint f cntact infrmatin. b. Educatin Plan (EP) Prir apprval frm the Naval Pstgraduate Schl (NPS) (Cde 521) is needed fr any prpsed changes t yur apprved Educatin Plan (EP) t ensure the Educatinal Skill Requirements (ESRs) are still met fr the apprved subspecialty cde identified in yur authrizatin letter. Requests fr curse changes must first be apprved by the university cunselr t ensure the changes will nt delay the cmpletin f yur degree befre requesting these changes frm NPS (Cde 521). Yur request t NPS shuld include a cpy f the riginal and prpsed EP with the changes highlighted. c. Prgram Changes If circumstances arise, i.e., hspitalizatin r academic prblems, which may delay successful cmpletin f yur degree, advise NETPDC N221B via the cmmand yu reprt t fr administrative supprt. Cntact yur detailer first, if an extensin is desired, t see if yur cmmunity will supprt an extensin. Request t extend in the Schlarship Prgram shuld be made at least three t six mnths in advance and must be accmpanied by dcumentatin f renewal f yur schlarship and a signed educatin plan highlighting the prpsed changes. Requests must be sent via NETPDC Cde N221B. d. Financial and Academic Reprts Upn cmpletin f each academic term r at least yearly (include summer term), submit an accuntability f the expenditure f the schlarship award in
an itemized signed statement with an unfficial transcript t NETPDC Cde N221B. Include the fllwing infrmatin: Benefits received frm schlarship in cash r in kind. Actual cst f tuitin. Actual cst f fees. Itemizatin f any ther directly related schl expenses. Any living expenses prvided by award. Cpy f grade reprt shwing all curses taken. e. Final Transcript Immediately after cmpletin f the graduate degree, have the university send N221B an fficial transcript indicating the degree earned. This will then be frwarded t NPS t recmmend the awarding f the subspecialty cde earned and t dcument the degree received. Schlarship Prgram Pints f Cntact NETPDC VOLED (Cde N221B) Naval Educatin and Training Prfessinal Develpment Center VOLED Detachment (CODE N221B) Schlarship 6490 Saufley Field Rad Pensacla, FL 32509-5204 POC: (850) 473-6049 DSN 753-6049 Fax (850) 473-6067 Submit a VOLED Assistance Center help request NPS (Cde 521) Graduate Educatin Review Specialist Naval Pstgraduate Schl (Cde 521) 1 University Circle, Herman Hall, Rm HEO46 Mnterey, CA 93943-5033 POC:(831) 656-3325 DSN 756 Subspecialty_Validatin@nps.edu
Descriptin f Prgram - Overview Olmsted Schlar Prgram was established in 1960 by the Carl and Gerge Olmsted Fundatin in cperatin with DD, Navy, Army, Air Frce, and Marines t help educate fficers bradly. This prgram was established t prvide Navy with future leaders wh supprt Secretary f Defense emphasis n develping language skills and reginal cultural knwledge acrss the frce. It als prvides pprtunity fr naval fficers t achieve fluency in a freign language, gain a deep appreciatin fr freign cultures, acquire reginal expertise by living and traveling verseas, and earn a graduate degree in plitical science area. The Olmsted Schlar Prgram prvides tw years f graduate study using a freign language while prviding verseas cultural and travel pprtunities. Olmsted Schlars achieve fluency in a freign language, gain a deep appreciatin fr freign cultures, and acquire reginal expertise by traveling and studying verseas. Olmsted Schlars rutinely receive degrees fr their graduate study at freign universities. This prestigius prgram is an imprtant key t preparing yung fficers fr future leadership rles as the Navy faces the ever-increasing challenges and cmplexities f tday's internatinal envirnment. This unique pprtunity supprts the Secretary f Defense's emphasis n develping language skills and reginal cultural knwledge acrss the frce. Glbal affairs require language prficiency and reginal expertise within the Navy. The selectin prcess is tw-fld. All eligible applicants are cnsidered by a Navy Selectin Bard in the fall, and up t 12 Navy nminees are selected. The Olmsted Fundatin staff then chses the nminees they wish t interview, and the final schlars are selected by the Olmsted Bard f Directrs at their March meeting. Selected Olmsted Schlars attend the Defense Language Institute (DLI) fr up t a year and study the freign language chsen by the Olmsted Fundatin, unless they chse t g directly verseas and study the language in-cuntry at a lcal university. Mst schlars chse a cmbinatin f these tw language training pprtunities. The Olmsted Fundatin als chses the city and cuntry where the schlar will study (frm a list submitted by the applicant). Hwever, it wuld nt assign a schlar t a lcatin he r she did nt want t g. Althugh it is nt always pssible, the fundatin des its best t select ne f the cuntries which the schlar has listed n his schlarship educatin preference list. Applicants shuld be available t cmmence language training in the summer/fall f the year f selectin by the Olmsted Fundatin, begin study at a freign university the fllwing year (Schlar Year), and cmplete their studies tw years later. The ttal time in the Olmsted Schlar Prgram, t include the language study time, cannt exceed three years. All eligible and interested fficers are urged t cnsider this imprtant prgram and visit The Gerge and Carl Olmsted Fundatin's website at http://www.lmstedfundatin.rg/lmsted/web/ ELIGIBILITY Cde Specialty 111X 112X 113X 114X 131X 132X 181X 182X Surface Warfare Submarine Warfare Special Warfare (SEAL) Special Operatins (EOD, Diving, Salvage) Navy Aviatr (Pilt) Navy Aviatr (NFO) Cryptlgic Warfare Infrmatin Prfessinal
183X 310X Intelligence Supply Crps Active duty regular r full-time supprt fficer with a designatr f: Officers must have at least three years f cmmissined service but nt mre than 11 years f ttal federal service as f April f the year the Olmsted Selectin Bard meets t make its selectins Qualificatins - The Navy is lking fr yung leaders wh display all the qualities f dedicated career fficers wh aspire t cmmand fr these schlarship pprtunities. Qualificatins include: Superir Schlastic Ability as demnstrated in an undergraduate transcript, GREs, DLAB, Hnrs Cnferred, Master s Wrk) Exceptinal Military Prfessinal Perfrmance & Leadership Ptential (Fitness Reprts, Awards, Career Prgressin and Career Field); Strng desire t learn a freign language and travel abrad is required, but having backgrund r experience in chsen cuntries/ languages IS NOT REQUIRED; Understanding f & Enthusiasm fr the Prgram( Prgram s Purpse, Flexibility, Adaptability, Family Supprt); Ambassadrial Attributes (Cmmunicatin Skills, Knwledge f US Issues & Histry, Cmmunity Invlvement); Career Timing Critical. Service Obligatin - Three times the length f time the fficer is verseas in the prgram - Nrmally six years served cncurrently with any ther bligatin - Begins when the fficer exits the prgram - Fr Defense Language Institute (DLI) language training is ne year, can be served during the schlar's time verseas. All eligible and interested fficers are urged t cnsider this imprtant prgram and visit The Gerge and Carl Olmsted Fundatin's website at http://www.lmstedfundatin.rg/lmsted/web/ fr mre infrmatin. NAVY OLMSTED SCHOLAR PROGRAM APPLICATION PROCESS Applicatin packages, with cmmand endrsement and detailer statement, must reach NETPDC VOLED, Cde N221B OSEP-Olmsted n later than 25 August 2017 FY19 Olmsted Schlar Prgram Applicants shuld be available t cmmence language training in the summer/fall f 2018, begin study at a freign university in 2019, and cmplete study in 2021. Deadlines - Aug. 28, 2017 - applicatins t be received by the Navy Olmsted Schlar Prgram manager (NETPDC VOLED (OLMSTED)) - Sept. 8, 2017 - fficial cllege transcripts, DLAB scre reprt, and GRE scre reprt t be received by NETPDC VOLED (OLMSTED) All applicatins and applicatin crrespndence shuld be addressed t: Cmmanding Officer, Naval Educatin and Training Prfessinal Develpment Center and mailed t:
Naval Educatin and Training Prfessinal Develpment Center (NETPDC) VOLUNTARY EDUCATION CODE N221B OLMSTED 6490 SAUFLEY FIELD ROAD PENSACOLA FL 32509-5204 Navy Olmsted Schlar Prgram Applicatin Prcess Applicatin Requirements: - Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) Scre Reprt - Graduate Recrd Examinatin (GRE) Scre Reprt release cde is 5806 - One Page Essay n Why yu want t be an Olmsted Schlar - Official Transcripts If selected as a Navy nminee, yu will be required t prvide yur class rank/standing, s it may save time t request this infrmatin when yu request yur transcripts - University Preference List r List f Desired Overseas Lcatins Applicants shuld fllw the guidance given n the Olmsted website under the Schlar Prgram sectin and Overseas Studies tab. www.lmstedfundatin@rg - Cmmanding Officer (CO) Endrsement Letter in standard Navy Crrespndence frmat - Signed Statement frm the Detailer recmmended statement is as fllws: "I, Detailer Rank, Name, and Title/Cde, have advised (Applicant's Name) f the ptential career impact f this prgram." Other Required Infrmatin Per the sample applicatin letter prvided n this website which is a revised versin f enclsure (3) f the Schlarship instructin, the fllwing infrmatin must als be prvided in the bdy f the applicant's request letter: - Prjected Rtatin Date (PRD) - Cmmissining surce and year grup - Name f each cllege attended - Freign language backgrund/fluency, if any - Defense Language Prficiency Test Scres (ptinal) - Current wrk and hme addresses, phne numbers and preferred email address - See the sample applicatin letter prvided n this website fr the five paragraphs that cntain the required statements that must be included in yur letter, r click belw. - Sample Applicatin Template (PDF file) - Additinal items will be required if yu are selected as an Olmsted nminee. See the Olmsted website fr these additinal requirements and have them ready if yu are selected as an Olmsted Schlar. REQUIRED REPORTS OF OLMSTED SCHOLARS 1. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS a. Official Orders. Within 30 days f reprting verseas in the status f duty under instructins (DUINS), mail, e-mail, r fax t the NETPDC N221B ffice (see address belw) a cpy f yur fficial rders with yur verseas POC infrmatin. Yur POC infrmatin shuld include yur current mailing address, e- mail address (es) and cmmercial phne number (DSN if available) where cntact may be made r messages directed. Yu are required t advise NETPDC N221B immediately f any further changes t the POC inf. b. If circumstances arise (i.e. academic prblems r hspitalizatin) which may delay successful cmpletin f yur degree, advise NETPDC N221B, via the cmmand t which yu reprt.
2. FINANCIAL REPORT. Upn cmpletin f each academic term r at least annually, submit an accuntability statement f the expenditure f schlarship funds t NETPDC N221B and include the infrmatin in "a" thrugh "f" belw. If the financial reprt yu submit t the Fundatin addresses all f these issues, a cpy f that reprt may be submitted t NETPDC N221B in lieu f cmpleting a separate reprt. a. Benefits received frm schlarship in cash r in kind b. Actual cst f tuitin c. Actual cst f fees. d. Itemizatin f any directly related schl expenses. e. Travel and language study expenses. f. Living expenses, if prvided by award. 3. ACADEMIC REPORTS a. Grade Reprt. Upn cmpletin f each academic term r at least annually, submit t NETPDC N221B a grade reprt/unfficial transcript r an evaluatin f academic prgress with a translatin in English. b. Any prgram r university changes must be apprved by the Olmsted Fundatin and verificatin f this apprval must be received and apprved by NETPDC N221B prir t the executin f any change. c. Official Transcript. Within 30 days f the cmpletin f yur graduate degree r yur return frm verseas, an fficial transcript (with an English translatin) must be sent t NETPDC N221B frm the university indicating degree cmpletin r all cursewrk cmpleted. Shuld the university nt prvide a translatin int English, yu are respnsible fr prviding this translatin t NETPDC N221B. Failure t prvide any f these reprts may result in administrative actins. N221B ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBERS Naval Educatin and Training Prfessinal Develpment Center (NETPDC) Vluntary Educatin Detachment (Cde N221B) Olmsted 6490 Saufley Field Rad Pensacla, FL 32509-5204 (850) 473-6064/ DSN 753-6064/ email elise.mcguire@navy.mil; DSN 753-6064 FAX (850) 473-6066 r DSN 753-6066 CONTACTS: Applicants - Navy Olmsted Prgram Manager (NETPDC N221B) at (850) 473-6064 DSN 753-6064/ Email t elise.mcguire@navy.mil - The Gerge and Carl Olmsted Fundatin www.lmstedfundatin@rg Current Schlars - Navy Olmsted Prgram Manager (NETPDC N221B) at (850) 473-6064 DSN 753-6064/ Email t elise.mcguire@navy.mil - Graduate Placement Officer (PERS 440B) (901) 874-4056/ DSN 922-4056 - Overseas Student Manager (NETC N527) (850) 452-3971 OR DSN 922-3971 - The Gerge and Carl Olmsted Fundatin 1-877-656-7833
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: I already have a master's degree. Des this make me ineligible? A: N, yu are still eligible even if yu already have a graduate degree. Q: Hw des an fficer arrange a Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB)? A: DLAB testing can be arranged thrugh yur cmmand, usually by yur cmmand's Educatin Services Officer (ESO). DLAB testing infrmatin can be btained by yur cmmand frm: -Cmmanding fficer Center fr Infrmatin Dminance (CLREC-NFLTO Cde N01L) Pensacla FL 32511-5138 - (850) 452.652 r DSN 459-6529 r send an email t languagetesting@navy.mil Q: If I already tk the DLAB, but I d nt have a cpy f my scre reprt, what can I d? A: Cntact - (850)452.652 r DSN 459-6529 r send an email t languagetesting@navy.mil Q: Hw can I find infrmatin n the Graduate Recrd Examinatin (GRE)? A: At the GRE website at www.ets.rg/gre Q: What shuld I d if I receive a FITREP between when I apply and when either f the selectin bards meet? A: Submit it t the Navy Olmsted Schlar Prgram manager (NETPDC N221B) fr inclusin in yur applicatin package. Q: Hw d I submit addendum items after the deadlines have passed? A: Fllw the directins n the Navy Persnnel Cmmand (NPC) website at http://www.npc.navy.mil fr submitting crrespndence t a selectin bard. Select the Bards tab, next General Bard Inf, and then Prmtin Bard Crrespndence. The directins are the same fr administrative bards as prmtin r statutry bards. Q: Why des the Olmsted Fundatin website mentin required items that are nt listed in the NAVADMIN, instructin, r in the sample applicatin letter? A: If yu are selected as an Olmsted nminee by the Navy Olmsted Selectin Bard, yu will be required t submit additinal items and infrmatin within a week f yur selectin, but this infrmatin shuld nt be sent until yu have been ntified f yur selectin as a Navy Olmsted nminee. Q: Hw many fficers may be selected t the prgram each year? A: The Olmsted Fundatin selects fficers frm the Army, Navy, Marine Crps, and Air Frce. The Navy Selectin Bard may select up t 12 Navy nminees whse packages will be frwarded t the Olmsted Bard f Directrs fr cnsideratin. The Olmsted Fundatin may select up t 10 Navy Olmsted Schlars, but histrically has nly selected arund five Navy fficers t participate. Q: Where can I find guidance n cmpiling my University Preference List? A: This infrmatin is nrmally fund n the Olmsted Fundatin website at www.lmstedfundatin.rg under the verseas study sectin. Hwever, the Olmsted website is underging recnstructin, and the Fundatin is unsure when this sectin will be cmpleted. In the meantime, if yu will email the Navy Olmsted Schlar Manager, she will prvide yu with this guidance.