DUSA Scholarship 2021-2022

DAUGHTERS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
A Note from Your Chairwoman

Thank you for your interest in our Society and our scholarship opportunity. I am thrilled to announce that for the first time we now offer our application electronically and online.

Every year we look forward to reading and learning about all of our daughters who apply for our scholarship. Please take your time and review all the information below before beginning your application. All applications need to be fully completed before submission.

The deadline for applications is Monday March 15th at 5:00pm EST. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me dusascholarships@gmail.com if you have any concerns or questions during the application process.

Good Luck!

Alison Matis
Society of DUSA
Scholarship Chair
Application Information for New Applicants:

The application will ask you for the following information
1. Expected Annual Academic Expenses (i.e. tuition, room & board, lab fees, books, etc.)
2. How you expect to pay for your education - you will be asked to list sources that you have or have applied for (i.e. other scholarships, grants, and/or family contribution) and what costs the other sources can be used to cover (i.e. tuition, room & board, lab fees, books, etc.)
3. Family Income
4. Name and Email Contact for up to three References - your references will receive an email request to provide us with a reference letter for you, make sure they check their junk email.
5. Required Attachments:
  - Proof of your qualifying parent / grandparent’s service. (See listing below for description of acceptable proofs of service. Do not send birth certificates or original documents.) Social security numbers should be marked out.
  - A resumé describing your education, work experience, extracurricular activities (e.g. service hours & interests).
  - At least 3 ½ years of official transcript(s) to include your most recent grades (i.e. the fall semester of the academic year in which you are applying) and GPA(s).
  - Two essays 500-650 words each:
    
    Essay #1 - Tells us about yourself. Please include the following topics in your essay:
    
    What you hope to do with your life
    
    A significant life experience
    
    What the U.S. Army means to you
    
    Essay #2 - Name the source of the following quote (who said it and when) and then discuss the quote.
    
    “Accomplishment will prove to be a journey, not a destination.”
6. Optional Attachments:
  - SAT / ACT scores. If you are a college student and do not have any of these; or your college or university no longer requires SAT/ACT scores and you have not taken either, please include a note explaining your situation.
Application Information for Renewing Scholars:

The application will ask you for the following information
1. Annual Academic Expenses (i.e. tuition, room & board, lab fees, books, etc.)
2. Any major financial changes since you were last awarded our scholarship
3. Family Income
4. Required Attachments:
  - Proof of your qualifying parent / grandparent’s service. (See listing below for description of acceptable proofs of service. Do not send birth certificates or original documents.) Social security numbers should be marked out.
  - Official transcript to include your grades and GPA. Please ensure it is stamped and signed by your school before uploading.
Qualifications for Eligibility

An applicant must be the daughter or granddaughter, including adopted or step, of a career warrant officer or commissioned officer* of the United States Army, whose primary occupation is/was the Army, and:
- who is currently on active duty in the Army, or
- who retired from the Army after at least 20 years on active duty or who was medically retired from the Army. ("Medically retired" is not necessarily the same as "retired with a disability"), or
- who died while on active duty in the Army.
*Warrant Officer 1-5, 2nd Lieutenant, 1st Lieutenant, Captain, Major, Lieutenant Colonel, Colonel, or General Officer.

Acceptable Forms of Proof

Please provide one of the following as proof of your qualifying parent/grandparents service.
- Officer Record Brief, or
- Form DD 214, or
- Most recent PCS or retirement orders, or
- For Active Duty Officers: Both sides of officer's and daughter's military identification cards.
Please Note!
- Unacceptable forms include original documents of any kind, and copies of commendations, citations, commissions, or any document which does not confirm rank, component, duty status and length of service. Do not send a birth certificate.
- Incomplete or Ineligible applications will be immediately disqualified. Please fill out the scholarship application in its entirety. If you are unsure of a section please email the Scholarship Chair dusascholarships@gmail.com with any questions before submitting.
Deadline For Applications

The deadline for applications is Sunday March 15th at 5:00pm EST.
Are you applying to renew your DUSA Scholarship? *

Yes No

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Renewal Applicant
Name

First Name Middle Name Last Name
Birth Date

Month Day Year
Preferred Email
example@example.com
Home/Campus Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State

Zip Code Country
Home Phone Number

Area Code Phone Number
Are you or a relative a member of DUSA?
Name of DUSA Member

Myself

School Info
Are you currently in:

High School College
Grade Level

Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior
High School Name
High School Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province
College/University Name
College/University Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province
Financial Aid Office Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code Country
Anticipated Graduation Date

Month Day Year

Anticipated Major
If unknown state "undecided"

Qualifications for Eligibility

Please review carefully before submitting
An applicant must be the daughter or granddaughter, including adopted or step, of a career warrant officer or commissioned officer* of the United States Army, whose primary occupation is/was the Army, and:

- who is currently on active duty in the Army, or

- who retired from the Army after at least 20 years on active duty or who was medically retired from the Army. ("Medically retired" is not necessarily the same as "retired with a disability"), or

- who died while on active duty in the Army.

*Warrant Officer 1-5, 2nd Lieutenant, 1st Lieutenant, Captain, Major, Lieutenant Colonel, Colonel, or General Officer.
Name, rank, source of commission, dates of service, component of your qualifying parent / grandparent (specify relationship)
Acceptable Forms of Proof

For Qualifying Parent/Grandparent
Please provide one of the following as proof of your qualifying parent/grandparents service.

- Officer Record Brief, or
- Form DD 214, or
- Most recent PCS or retirement orders, or
- For Active Duty Officers: Both sides of officer's and daughter's military identification cards.

Unacceptable forms include original documents of any kind, and copies of commendations, citations, commissions, or any document which does not confirm rank, component, duty status and length of service. Do not send a birth certificate.
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A resumé describing your education, work experience, extracurricular activities (e.g. service hours & interests).

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At least 3 ½ years of official transcript(s) to include your most recent grades (i.e. the fall semester of the academic year in which you are applying) and GPA(s).

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Official transcript to include your grades and GPA. Please ensure it is stamped and signed by your school before uploading.

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SAT / ACT scores. If you are a college student and do not have any of these; or your college or university no longer requires SAT/ACT scores and you have not taken either, please include a note explaining your situation

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Two Essays 500-650 words each:

Essay #1 - Tells us about yourself. Please include the following topics in your essay:

- What you hope to do with your life
- A significant life experience
- What the U.S. Army means to you

Essay #2 - Name the source of the following quote (who said it and when) and then discuss the quote.

“Accomplishment will prove to be a journey, not a destination.”
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Reference Contact Information

You must submit at least one reference. Make sure your references are prepared for this email and check their junk boxes.
Reference #1

First Name Last Name
Reference #1 Email
example@example.com
Reference #2

First Name Last Name
Reference #2 Email
example@example.com
Reference #3

First Name Last Name
Reference #3 Email
example@example.com

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