USAWOA Scholarship
About the USAWOA Scholarship Foundation
The United States Army Warrant Officers Association (USAWOA) Scholarship Foundation was incorporated in March 2003 and received non-profit status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code in July 2003. As a non-profit organization, the Foundation is dedicated to supporting USAWOA members and their families by providing financial assistance for higher education. Many military families face financial challenges, living paycheck to paycheck. The Scholarship Foundation strives to ease this burden by partnering with the donor community. Its mission is to ensure that those who dedicate their lives to defending our country can also provide their families with opportunities for higher education, helping them build a secure financial future.
Since its establishment, the USAWOA Scholarship Foundation has administered the USAWOA scholarship program. For the 2025–2026 school year, the Foundation is proud to continue offering financial support to deserving candidates. A selection board evaluates applications using a whole-person approach. Scholarships of $1,500 and book scholarships of $500 will be awarded in the last week of July. To be considered, applications must be submitted between February 1 and May 30, 2025. Eligible applicants include the children (biological or adopted), grandchildren, dependent children, and spouses of USAWOA members in good standing.
Application Requirements
• Completed application form
• Essay on selected topics
• Recommendation letters
• Proof of relationship to a member of USAWOA
Completed application packets and official transcripts must be mailed directly to:
CW5 (Ret) JIM WHITE
ATTN: USAWOA SCHOLARSHIP
Post Office Box 606
Helena, AL 35080
How to Make Sponsors Love You
Before you submit your scholarship application, check out these tips provided by scholarship sponsors nationwide. Apply only if you are eligible. If you were awarded a 2024-2025 school year scholarship, you cannot be considered this year. Read all scholarship requirements and directions carefully to ensure eligibility before submitting your application.
Complete the application in full. If a question does not apply, note that on the application checklist. Do not leave any questions blank. Provide all additional supporting documents, such as transcripts, letters of recommendation, and your essay.
• Attention to detail: provide all information that is required, but do not supply extra items not requested.
• Type your application (ARIAL font 12) double-spaced.
• The essay needs to be strong and enthusiastic. The Selection committee wants you to make a strong impression on yourself and your essay.
• Keep yourself on track by imposing your own deadline. There are no extensions!
• Mail your application packet to the address on USAWOASF Form 2024-1. Put your name on every page.
• Please put your name on every page in case it gets separated.
• Ask for help if you need it. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me by email or phone number.
Increase Your Odds of Winning a Scholarship
In preparation for the 2025 USAWOA Scholarship Program, I want to share tips learned from previous applicants. I encourage USAWOA members to share this information with dependents who wish to submit the best application possible. There is a tremendous amount of paperwork and documentation; it benefits each applicant to provide ALL documentation identified on the checklist. I encourage you to follow these tips to better your chances of being awarded a scholarship:
• Apply only if you are eligible. If you were awarded a 2024-2025 school year scholarship, you cannot be considered this year. Read all scholarship requirements and directions carefully to ensure eligibility before submitting your application.
• Do not wait until the last minute to submit your application.
• Become familiar with the application process. If you do not understand something, call or email me for answers to your questions.
• Check your application for completeness. Recheck the following:
- Type your application (ARIAL font 12) double-spaced.
- Include your USAWOA sponsor’s name, rank, member number, phone number, and email address.
- Include a word count on the last page of your essay and sign your name.
- Stick to the subject of your essay.
- Include a “high resolution” head and shoulder 4 X 6 photo on glossy paper and portrait mode
Board of Directors
CW5 (Ret) Jim White - Chairman/CEO
CW5 (Ret) Eddie Mallard
CW4 (Ret) Bill Buss
CW4 Alicia Fuller
CW3 Monette Madayag
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact:
CW5 (Ret) Jim White, Chairman/CEO
Phone: (585) 216-7237
Email: scholarship@usawoa.org
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