The United States Army Warrant Officers Association Scholarship Foundation was incorporated in March 2003 and received Non-Profit status under 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code in July 2003. The United States Army Warrant Officers Association Scholarship Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting members and their families by allowing them to apply for financial assistance in gaining various levels of higher formal education. Too many American military families struggle from payday to payday to make ends meet. The Scholarship Foundation’s goal is to partner with the donor community. This is to ensure that those who are devoting their lives to the defense of our country also can provide their family members with higher formal education and, therefore, assist them in having the skills and resources they need to secure a sound financial future for themselves and their families.

The USAWOA Scholarship Foundation was created in 2003 to assume the administration of the USAWOA scholarship. The Scholarship Foundation is pleased to offer the program for the 2024 – 2025 school year. The program aims to make financial awards to the most deserving candidates. A selection board makes decisions based on the whole-person concept. In the last week of July, the Scholarship Foundation will award scholarships for $1,500.00 each and book scholarships of $500.00. Applications must be received between 1 February and 30 May 2024 to be considered for this year’s program. Applications will be accepted from the children (natural and adopted), grandchildren, and dependent children of members in good standing in USAWOA. Spouses of members are eligible and may apply for scholarship assistance to further educational endeavors. Completed application packets and official transcripts need to be mailed directly to:

The application packet can be obtained from the USAWOA website and must consist of the following items:

• Essay application must be typed (ARIAL 12 font), completed and signed.
• A 500-to-800-word typewritten essay on one of the two topics:
(a) HOW MY PAST GUIDANCE, ALONG WITH MY PRESENT, CAN AFFECT THE FUTURE
or
(b) WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED FROM THE PAST THAT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR FUTURE GOALS
• Any exceptional circumstances that would impact your attending college.
• Detailed list of extra-curricular activities you have been involved in. Address length and efforts of involvement. List all awards or recognition received and any special training received outside of school.
• Minimum of three recommendation letters from individuals who know you personally (ex., teacher, coach, pastor, or friend). All recommendations must have a signature, current date, address, phone number, and email address of the individual writing the recommendation.
• High School and College (if applicable) transcripts showing grades and grade point average.
• National Test Scores, i.e., SAT or ACT, are used in the evaluation process. If unavailable, a letter of justification must be written and submitted with a packet.
• A “high resolution” head and shoulder 4 X 6 portrait photo on glossy paper.

Note: Applications must be complete at the time of receipt. NO partial applications will be accepted. Recipients will be announced during the last week of July. Recipients will be posted on the USAWOA website and in the Newsliner as soon as possible after the announcement of the recipients. Scholarship check distribution will be made to the school and sent directly to the student’s designated financial office.

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 2023-2024 school year scholarship, you cannot be considered this year. Read all scholarship requirements and directions carefully to ensure eligibility before submitting your application.Apply only if you are eligible. If you were awarded a Scholarship for 2023-2024 school year you cannot be considered for this year. Read all scholarship requirements and directions carefully to make sure you are eligible before submitting your application.

• Apply only if you are eligible. If you were awarded a 2023-2024 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..

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In preparation for the 2024 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 2023-2024 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

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