VietNow National
1835 Broadway - Rockford, Illinois 61104
1-800-837-VNOW - (1-815-227-5100 in Illinois)

     VietNow plans to make this scholarship an annual event and will award four $1,000.00 scholarships. They will begin accepting applications after January 2004.
     To be eligible you must be the son, daughter, or grandchild of those men who were lost or remain missing as a result of their service in SE Asia. You must also be a PAID member of SDIT. Applications will be available after January 1, 2003 and can be obtained by contacting Jim Sampers at Jim@sdit.org or by calling SDIT at 1-800-984-9994.

The deadline for applications will be April 1, 2004. VietNow will NOT accept any applications after that date.

To learn more about VietNow visit their website at www.vietnow.com or by writing to their National Headquarters.

• Our Scholarship Foundation

Society of the First Infantry Division	SCHOLARSHIPS

1933 Morris Road
Blue Bell, PA 19422-1422
1-888-3BIGRED (1-888-324-4733) (toll free)

Scholarship Information

For information about scholarships, please contact the Society of the First Infantry Division

Scholarship Information

        The Scholarship fund that was started in Vietnam for the children of IVY MEN killed in action has run out of eligibles. The National 4th Infantry (IVY) Division Association has now opened up the fund to include Association members in good standing and all blood relatives of active Association members in good standing.
        The recipients are chosen by lottery at our National Reunion each year and awarded a dollar amount as determined by our Scholarship Committee and is payable directly to the school.

Scholarship Information

Scholarship Information

Since its inception in 1942, the Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) has been committed to helping Air Force members and
their families realize their academic goals. In recent years, the Society's emphasis has been on direct funding of new
initiatives that provide greater value to Air Force families.

The centerpiece of the Society's education initiatives is the General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program which
provides $1500 grants to selected sons and daughters of active duty, retired and deceased Air Force members;
spouses (stateside) of active duty members and surviving spouses of deceased personnel for their undergraduate
studies. The value and success of this program is demonstrated in the 49,128 grants disbursed since the first awards
were made for the 1988 - 1989 academic year.

This grant program remains competitive in its need-based selection criteria, uniquely tailored to recognize the proper
weighing of family income and education cost factors, and is administered by ACT Recognition Program Services.
ACT, located in Iowa City IA, is an independent, not-for-profit organization with over 30 years experience in providing
support services to scholarship sponsors.

Awards for the 2000-2001 academic year will be announced in June 2000. Use of funds is limited to tuition, books and
fees, or other direct educational expenses.

The 25th Infantry Division Association has established the following criteria for administering and awarding the Education Memorial Scholarship Awards and the George and Rosemary Murray Scholarship Award: Individual             scholarship grants of up to $1,500 (based on the decision of the Executive Council) may be made annually from Association Scholarship funds to provide assistance to the most deserving applicants who are:

       A child or grandchild of an active member of the Association,
            or A son or daughter of a former member of the Division
            deceased during active combat with the Division or as a
            result thereof , or

            An active member of an Association chapter with the
            Division who is scheduled for release from active service or
            discharge on or before 31 December of the award year.

The following limitation are established:

            The awards are considered ONLY for those applicants who will
            be enrolling in the freshman year of a four-year college or
            university (subject to change in any year if no incoming
            freshman applies).

            The applicant must be intent on pursuing a course toward a
            baccalaureate degree and must include at least 12 semester
            hours per semester toward that degree.

            The application and supporting documents must be
            submitted to the Scholarship chairman by 1 April of the year
            of consideration and award, as indicated on the application
            form. Applications submitted after 1 April will not be
            considered.

The complete application must include, in addition to the application form, the items listed below:

            1. A personal letter from the applicant, giving reasons for the
            request, plans for the future, summary of school activities and
            interests, financial situation, and other points the applicant
            thinks pertinent.

            2. A transcript of high school credits through the first
            semester of the senior year, to include rank in class and
            most recent ACT or SAT college entrance test scores.

            3. Letters of recommendation by three recognizable,
            reputable community citizens, one to be from the high school
            principal of the graduating school, or from the authority who
            certifies high school equivalency.

            4. A letter of acceptance from the institution selected by the
            applicant.

            5. A full face head and shoulders photograph of the applicant,
            not larger than 4X5 inches. This photo will not be used during
            the evaluation for the award, but only for Association publicity
            for award winners.

Applications will be evaluated during April and May by the Scholarship Committee, which will make its recommendations to the Association Executive Council by late May. The Executive Council, by direct contact or mail ballot, will make a decision and so notify the Association President by 1 July, in order that he can notify award winners in early July.

Persons who qualify and who desire to apply for the award must file an application with the Chairman, Scholarship Committee, 3930 Bridlewood Drive, Bountiful, UT 84010, not later than 1 April of the year of consideration, except that applicants whose parent is on active duty with the 25th Infantry Division at the time of application will forward the application to the Committee Chairman through the President of the Executive Council of the Division's active duty chapter. The President of that chapter will ensure that all applications so forwarded through him reach the Scholarship          Chairman no later than 1 May of the year of consideration.

To apply for one of our scholarships, print out this Scholarship Application or one from a copy of FLASHES and mail it to the address listed, along with the required documentation.

    The Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association's (RRVA) Scholarship Program was initiated in 1970 with the objective of "taking care of our own." Initially the scholarships were made available strictly to dependent sons and daughters of KIA/MIA/POW US aircrews lost while serving in Southeast Asia. Over the years, the eligibility criteria has been expanded to include the immediate dependents, including spouse, of any member of the US Armed Forces who is listed in KIA or MIA status from any combat situation involving our military from Southeast Asia (August 1964) through the present time. In addition, immediate dependents of military aircrew members killed while performing aircrew duties on a non-combat mission and those of deceased River Rats who were in good standing at the time of their death are now eligible for scholarship assistance.
    The scholarships are awarded annually by the Scholarship Committee. New applicants are required to request the necessary forms no later than February 1st of each year. The time frame for consideration is critical. The completed applications must be received by the National Office no later than March 15th. Final selections and award levels are determined during the Association's Annual Reunion during April or May. All decisions are final. During the summer, each recipient must confirm his/her status for the coming academic year. Funds are sent directly to the institution of learning to be used for tuition, books and other academic expenditures as may be required, to include room and board.
    The River Rat Scholarship Program has had to pass very stringent qualifications to be selected and supported by the Independent Charities of America (ICA) listed in the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). As a result, the program is now a model for many other programs around the country. However, much of the program's funding derives from River Rat sponsored activities and private donations. The RRVA is an IRS 501(C)(3) tax exempt organization and is eligible for Combined Federal Campaign contributions as well as charitable donations from private individuals and organizations.
    Since the inception of the Scholarship Program, the River Rats are proud to have awarded over 700 scholarship grants at a value of over $1,100,000.
    If you'd like to make a donation to the Rat's Scholarship Program, or are qualified and would like an application, contact the address above.

The following information is taken from the Constitution and By-laws of the Americal Division Veterans Association Scholarship Foundation. A complete copy of the Constitution and By-laws and application forms may be obtained by writing the association.

Purpose

The purpose of the Scholarship Foundation is to provide college and vocational scholarships to children and grandchildren, including those by adoption, of ADVA members and any child of an Americal Division veteran who was killed in action or died while on active duty with the division.

Trustees

There shall be six (6) trustees comprising the Scholarship Foundation Board. Four (4) trustees shall be elected by the membership of the ADVA and shall serve a term of four (4) years. The other trustees, who will hold office Ex-Officio, are the ADVA Finance Officer and the ADVA National Commander.
 

Governance

The trustees shall direct and control the business management and affairs of the Scholarship Foundation. They shall have the authority to approve or deny any requests for grants or loans and to recommend the dispensing of funds.

Scholarship Funds

The funds of the Scholarship Foundation shall be obtained primarily from donations and grants, gifts, devises, or bequests. All funds received must be unconditional.

Applications

Completed application forms together with all required enclosures must reach the Chairman at an address he designates no later than 1 May of each year. The application form requires the following of the applicant: name, address, Social Security Number (SSN), marital status, date of birth, place of birth, high school attended, high school graduation date; father's name, occupation, and SSN; mother's name, occupation, and SSN; if sponsored by ADVA member, member's name, dates with Americal Division, unit, and highest rank or grade; if parents are deceased, name and address of guardian; name and address of school to be attended; applicants signature.

In addition, the following enclosures must accompany the application form: testament from ADVA member avowing applicants eligibility; letter of admission from school of choice; statement from current school principal attesting to applicant's character; two (2) letters of recommendation from current teachers; a 200-300 word essay on subjects pertaining to the Americal Division; a statement of the combined annual income of both parents.

1.  AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIP

       As many as possible $2000.00 college scholarships will be awarded to 11th ACVVC members, member's dependents, and dependents of deceased troopers each year.

2.  SELECTION CRITERIA

       A.  The applicant must be a current member, the applicant's parent or legal guardian must be a current member, or the applicant must be a dependent of a deceased person who served with the 11th Armored Cavalry in Vietnam or Cambodia (the dependent of a deceased trooper may apply for the scholarship by donating the current annual dues to the 11th ACVVC in the name of the deceased trooper.  The applicant must also enclose a copy of their father's obituary).  A copy of the member's current 11th ACVVC membership card must be included with the application.

B.  Financial need.

3.  RESTRICTIONS

      You may apply for the 11th ACVVC scholarship any year of your education, however the scholarship will be awarded to an individual only once.

4.  APPLICATION  DEADLINE

      All applications must be received on or before May 15, 1998.  Send applications to Bill Lewellen:  RR#1,  Box 42,  Slater, Missouri  65349-9714.  Telephone:  (660) 529-3336.

5.  ADMINISTRATION

     A.  The successful applicant will be notified by June 10 of the current year.  The  scholarship money will be paid to the college or trade school admissions office $1,000.00 before the first semester begins and the second $1,000.00 will be paid to the admission office before the second semester begins.  The scholarship recipient must provide proof to the 11 ACVVC that they are enrolled for the second semester before the second payment will be made.

     B.   The scholarship recipient must use the awarded money within twenty (20) months of being notified.

SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS

OBJECTIVE: To assist dependents of deceased or 100% permanently disabled veterans of service with the 1st Marine Division in furthering their education towards a bachelor's degree.

POLICY: Grants of up to $1,500 per academic year are awarded to full time undergraduate students who are attending an accredited college, university, or higher technical trade school, up to a maximum of four years. Neither graduate study requests nor applications for the high school or prep school level are accepted. Payments are made directly to the educational institution.

ELIGIBILITY: Limited to dependents of honorably discharged veterans, now deceased from any cause or totally and permanently disabled, who served in a unit that was part of, attached to, or operated in support of the 1st Marine Division. Beneficiaries who marry before completion of the course, or who fail to complete an academic year for reasons other than scholastic, must reapply before benefits may be resumed.

PROCEDURE: Prospective applicants who consider themselves eligible should contact the Association and request application instructions.

SCOPE: The scholarship program is supported entirely by voluntary donations from Association members. Since the start of the program, some 452 students have received more than $1.1 million in tuition assistance. Eight of our students graduated in 1997 and 52 more are currently in school and receiving grants.

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