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 General Information/Criteria: Stuttgart Community Spouses' Club (SCSC) scholarships are made possible through SCSC sponsored activities, such as the Thrift Shop and the Annual Spring Bazaar, in which volunteers from the club and the community devote numerous volunteer working hours. The Scholarship Committee reviews submissions and determines applicant eligibility and selec tion criteria. The selection criterion includes academic achievement, personal essay, community service, community leadership, letters of reference, and work experience. Financial need is not factored into award consideration. The Sc holarship Selection Panel is an independent panel of judges comprised of volunteer militar y and civilian members of the Stuttgart Community. Judges are screened for potential conflict of interest and their dependents are not eligible to apply for a scholarship. Student identity is maintained as anonymous throughout the judging and award determination process. No member of the SCSC Governing Board is involved in the independent judging process. The Scholarship Committee will determine the number of scholarships and the monetary value of each scholarship to be awarded based on available funds. The Scholarship Selection Panel will determine the award winners through an analysis of scores. Submission of an application does not guarantee receipt of a scholarship. 1. This application is for a graduating high school senior in the Class of 2010 who will begin undergraduate studies at an accredited college, university, or technical school in the fall of 2011. A one-year deferment for university enrollment in 2012 can be requested. The student must both have lived in and received his or her final year of high school education within the Stuttgart Community.  2. The applicant is responsible for gathering and submitting all necessary information and official documents. Applications are evaluated on the information submitted, therefore, please answer all questions completely and give specific dates when required. 3. Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, or disability. 4. Applicants will be notified of results in writing in late April 2011. 5. Inquiries may be made via email ([email protected] ) to the SCsc Scholarship Committee Chairperson, Susan Rocco. Applications will not be accepted via e mail to the above email address.  Eligibility - Each applicant must meet the following requirements: 1. A command-sponsored child dependent whose sponsor is both living in and working in the USAG Stuttgart Military Community and is eligible to attend Patch High School, or a command-sponsored child dependent whose sponsor is assigned to a USAG Stuttgart military unit, but with duty at a remote location. 2. The applicant's sponsor must be a U.S. military or U.S. civilian employee working in the Stuttgart Military Community who is eligible for MWR benefits (as listed on ID card). 3. Applicant and sponsor must both possess valid military identification cards. 4. Applicant must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better (GPA based on a 4.0 scale). 5. Applicant must submit SAT or ACT scores. 6. Scholarship Committee makes final determination regarding eligibility. Please email the SCSC Scholarship Chairperson at: [email protected] , if you have any further questions about eligibility. 7. For the 2011 SCSC Scholarship Awards only, no family member of the Scholarship Committee may apply. Limitati ons for Award Recipients: 1. Scholarship funds are to be used within the 2011-2012 academic year for undergraduate studies, unless a one-year deferment is requested. The recipient must return the Award Acc eptance Form indicating preference regarding acceptance or deferme nt of the award no later than 1 June 2011. The recipient must provide the SCSC Scholarship Committee with documentation of higher education attendance by the 1 June 2011 deadline, or the award will be considered unclaimed and will be rolled back into the SCSC Welfare Fund. 2. Scholarship funds are to be applied only toward tuition, fees, and books at an accredited college, university, or technical school. 3. The scholarship award, when combined with other scholarships, must not exceed the cost of tuition, fees, and books for the academic year. Any remaining funds must be returned to the SCSC. 4. Students accepting an appointment to a military service academy or a full-ride scholarship become ineligible for this award. Page 1 of 6 Stuttgart Military Community SCSC 2011 High School Student Scholarship Application

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General Information/Criteria:

Stuttgart Community Spouses' Club (SCSC) scholarships are made possible through SCSC sponsored activities, such as the Thrift Shop and

the Annual Spring Bazaar, in which volunteers from the club and the community devote numerous volunteer working hours. The Scholarship

Committee reviews submissions and determines applicant eligibility and selection criteria. The selection criterion includes academic

achievement, personal essay, community service, community leadership, letters of reference, and work experience. Financial need is not

factored into award consideration. The Scholarship Selection Panel is an independent panel of judges comprised of volunteer military and

civilian members of the Stuttgart Community. Judges are screened for potential conflict of interest and their dependents are not eligible to

apply for a scholarship. Student identity is maintained as anonymous throughout the judging and award determination process. No member of

the SCSC Governing Board is involved in the independent judging process. The Scholarship Committee will determine the number of 

scholarships and the monetary value of each scholarship to be awarded based on available funds. The Scholarship Selection Panel will

determine the award winners through an analysis of scores. Submission of an application does not guarantee receipt of a scholarship.

1.  This application is for a graduating high school senior in the Class of 2010 who will begin undergraduate studies at an accredited

college, university, or technical school in the fall of 2011. A one-year deferment for university enrollment in 2012 can be requested. The

student must both have lived in and received his or her final year of high school education within the Stuttgart Community. 

2.  The applicant is responsible for gathering and submitting all necessary information and official documents. Applications are

evaluated on the information submitted, therefore, please answer all questions completely and give specific dates when required.

3.  Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, or disability.

4.  Applicants will be notified of results in writing in late April 2011.

5.  Inquiries may be made via email ([email protected] ) to the SCsc Scholarship Committee Chairperson,

Susan Rocco. Applications will not be accepted via email to the above email address. 

Eligibility - Each applicant must meet the following requirements:

1.  A command-sponsored child dependent whose sponsor is both living in and working in the USAG Stuttgart Military Community and iseligible to attend Patch High School, or a command-sponsored child dependent whose sponsor is assigned to a USAG Stuttgart military

unit, but with duty at a remote location.

2.  The applicant's sponsor must be a U.S. military or U.S. civilian employee working in the Stuttgart Military Community who is eligible

for MWR benefits (as listed on ID card).

3.  Applicant and sponsor must both possess valid military identification cards.

4.  Applicant must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better (GPA based on a 4.0 scale).

5.  Applicant must submit SAT or ACT scores.

6.  Scholarship Committee makes final determination regarding eligibility. Please email the SCSC Scholarship Chairperson at:

[email protected] , if you have any further questions about eligibility.

7.  For the 2011 SCSC Scholarship Awards only, no family member of the Scholarship Committee may apply.

Limitations for Award Recipients:

1.  Scholarship funds are to be used within the 2011-2012 academic year for undergraduate studies, unless a one-year deferment is

requested. The recipient must return the Award Acceptance Form indicating preference regarding acceptance or deferment of the

award no later than 1 June 2011. The recipient must provide the SCSC Scholarship Committee with documentation of higher education

attendance by the 1 June 2011 deadline, or the award will be considered unclaimed and will be rolled back into the SCSC Welfare Fund. 

2.  Scholarship funds are to be applied only toward tuition, fees, and books at an accredited college, university, or technical school.

3.  The scholarship award, when combined with other scholarships, must not exceed the cost of tuition, fees, and books for the academic

year. Any remaining funds must be returned to the SCSC.

4.  Students accepting an appointment to a military service academy or a full-ride scholarship become ineligible for this award.

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Stuttgart Military Community

SCSC 2011

High School Student

Scholarship Application

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Stuttgart Military Community HS____2011 SCSC Scholarship Application

High School Student Application Instructions:

1.  Print legibly or type in black ink. If additional space is required please continue on 8" x 11" white bond paper, properly titled. Do

not attach a resume.

2.  Include official school transcripts supporting all educational data and documenting the cumulative GPA. (NOTE: Grade reports and

copies of transcripts are not acceptable.) Please review your transcripts to verify contents are accurate.

3.  Obtain two personal Letters of Recommendation from a teacher, counselor, school official, or community leader. The writer of this

letter should include the following information: "This student is being recommended because...as demonstrated by ... "

4.  Have High School Representative list GPA/SAT/ACT scores and sign (page 6).

5.  The complete application must be postmarked to the SCSC Scholarship Chair, no later than 15 March 2011 to be considered.

Applications will NOT be accepted by e-mail. This  application becomes complete and valid only when all of the pages listed

below are delivered. All materials must be collated and submitted at the same time. Copy and attach the pages indicated below as

instructed. Please do not staple, but paper clip all items together in the following prescribed order:

  Applicant and Sponsor Information (page 3)  Photocopy of the front and back of applicant's and sponsor’s valid military identification cards.

The SSN and the expiration date must be clearly visible.  Certification Letter (page 4)

  Two (2) copies of the Educational, Employment, and Community Service Information (page 5)  Two (2) copies of the Activities and Awards/Honors Information (page 6)

  Two (2) copies of each of the two Letters of Recommendation

  Two (2) copies of the Essay response written by the applicant

  Official Transcripts 

Essay Question:  Type a 300-500 word double-spaced essay on 8" x 11" white bond paper. DO NOT usenames, school, position, or personal identifiers in the essay.

“When selecting students deserving of this scholarship, the SCSC does not take into account

financial need.

Therefore, we look for students whose qualities or accomplishment set them apart from their

peers.

Describe the qualities and accomplishments that set you apart from your peersand explain why you believe you deserve this scholarship?” 

Final Note: TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN AWARD YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKET MUST BE

POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN 15 MARCH 2011. MAIL TO:

Stuttgart Civilian Spouses’ Club 

Susan Rocco

SCSC SCHOLARSHIP CHAIRCMR 480, General Delivery, APO AE 09128 

***Email submissions will not be accepted.

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 APPLICANT’S INFORMATION  Applicant’s Name (Last, First, Middle) (Nickname, if any)

Applicant’s Social Security Number (SSN) 

Current Mailing Address:

CMR __________ BOX ____________

APO, AE ZIP: __________________

Name of High School Currently Attending (Check

One)

  Patch High School

  International School of Stuttgart

  Accredited Home School Program

  Other: _____________________

Home Phone Number/Cell Phone Number Applicant’s ID Card Expiration Date 

E-mail address

SPONSOR’S INFORMATION 

Sponsor’s Name (Last, First, Middle) Rank/Grade & Branch of Service

Sponsor’s Organization  Sponsor’s Social Security Number (SSN) 

Organization Address Duty Phone Number:

Current Mailing Address (APO)

CMR __________ BOX ______________

APO, AE ZIP: _________________

Email Address:

Home Phone Number/Cell Phone Number Sponsor’s ID Card Expiration Date 

HS____

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I certify that all information in this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge and the essay is entirely

my own effort. If I accept a Stuttgart Community Spouses' Club Scholarship (SCSC), I further certify I willabide by the following conditions:1.  Scholarship funds are to be used for undergraduate studies within the 2011-2012 academic year unless a

one-year deferment is requested.2.  Scholarship funds are to be applied only to tuition, fees and books at an accredited college, university, or

technical school.3.  The SCSC scholarship, when combined with other scholarships, must not exceed the cost of tuition, fees,

and books, for the applicable academic year. Any remaining funds must be returned to the SCSC.4.  After notification as a scholarship recipient, I will return the Scholarship Committee Acceptance Agreement

no later than 1 June 2011, stating the name, address and my student ID number of the accredited college,university, or technical school where I am accepted for the 2011 fall term. After 2 NOV 2011 any

unclaimed scholarship funds revert to the SCSC Scholarship Fund.5.  If I accept an appointment to a military service academy or receive a full ride scholarship I will become

ineligible for the SCSC scholarship award.6.  I am a responsible citizen in good standing in the school and the community.

7.  If the above conditions are violated, the scholarship award funds must be returned to the SCSC Welfarefund.

8.  It is my responsibility to notify the SCSC Scholarship Committee of any change of status (e.g., change of schools, change in address, etc.). Failure to do so may result in the forfeiture of my scholarship award.

I agree that my signature on this form will authorize the SCSC Scholarship Chair to release this application,

including social security number, GPA, SAT/ACT scores and transcript(s) to the Scholarship Committee and

Scholarship Selection Panel as needed.

APPLICANT’S NAME: 

Printed __________________________________________________________

Signature __________________________________________________________ Date: _____________

SPONSOR’S NAME:

Printed ___________________________________________________________

Signature ___________________________________________________________ Date: _____________

TO BE CONSIDERED APPLICATION MUST BE POSTMARKED NLT 15 MARCH 2011 TO:Stuttgart Civilian Spouses’ Club 

Susan Rocco -SCSC SCHOLARSHIP CHAIR

CMR 480, General Delivery, APO AE 09128

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CERTIFICATION LETTER

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EDUCATION (list most recent first)High schools attended grades 9-12

(Name, City, State) GPADates Attended

From Mo/Yr - To Mo/Yr

EMPLOYMENT (Grades 9-12. List most recent employment first. Do not project beyond 1 March 2011 if presently employed) 

Employer (Name, City, State) Position/Title Total

Hours

Dates employedFrom Mo/Yr  –  To Mo/Yr

e.g.: Commissary, Patch, Panzer, RB, Germany Bagger 160 Sep 09 Jan 10

COMMUNITY SERVICE  (List volunteer work with service, religious, and other community organizations for grades 9-12.

Begin with the most recent. CWE is not considered community service, it is an academic course ).

Organization (Name, City, State) Position/Title TotalHours

Dates volunteeredFrom Mo/Yr  –  To Mo/Yr 

e.g.: Panzer Chapel, Germany Sunday School Teacher 240 Sep 09 Jan 11

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HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES (List activity and place the descriptive symbol in the appropriate grade column) 

C  – Captain P – President T – Treasurer M  – Member O – Please state position

CC – Co-Captain VP – Vice President S  – Secretary L - Letter

Activity 12th 11th 10th 9th Descriptione.g.: Drama Club P L M M 11

thLead role in Dracula

AWARDS/HONORS (Grades 9 – 12; begin with most recent) 

High school Award/Honor and Organization Description Grade

e.g.: President’s Honor Roll, Patch  High School GPA 3.0; achieved 3.4 12th

HIGH SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVE: Please complete the following and attach complete high school transcript 

Math Verbal Written SAT TOTAL GPA ACT

High School Representative’s Signature and Title Date

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