Military Legacy Scholarship

Military Legacy Scholarship

The Military Legacy Scholarship recognizes a student who is a member of a "military family" on the basis of the applicant's character, academic performance, service, and leadership, among other factors.
Scholarship Award:
- One-time award of $2,500
- Announced at the annual Senior Awards Ceremony in May
- Award must be applied toward tuition at an accredited educational institution (two or four-year college or university, or a vocational or technical school) within one year of the award
- Check will be written jointly to the successful student and academic institution, which will be sent to the student requesting endorsement, who will forward the check to the appropriate school/university’s financial aid office for credit to the student’s tuition account
- Based on broad criteria reflecting high character, good academic performance, volunteerism, service to CV and the community, leadership, and extra-curricular involvement, among other traits
- Made possible through a generous gift by The Mechanicsburg Club to help further higher education
Scholarship Recipient Criteria:
- Child of a parent or legal guardian who serves currently or served in the active-duty military, Reserves, or National Guard at any point during the applicant’s lifetime
- Evidence of such service must be provided by the selected recipient prior to distribution of the monetary award
- Senior at Cumberland Valley High School
- Acceptance at a accredited educational institution (two or four-year college or university, or a vocational or technical school) within one year of the award prior to distribution of funds
- Demonstration of high character, good academic performance, volunteerism, service to CV and the community, leadership, and extra curricular involvement, among other traits
Application Information:
- DEADLINE to submit all required information/documents: April 1
- Application form to be submitted through this portal
- Additional Documents:
  - Evidence of service must be provided by the selected recipient prior to distribution of the monetary award
  - Unofficial Transcript (downloaded from Skyward)
- All information in this application will remain confidential
- Questions: Contact bgabrielson@cvschools.org or call 717-697-8261 (Bobbi Jo Gabrielson)
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This scholarship is only eligible to those detailed above. Applications will not be accepted otherwise.
Applicant Data:
Name*

First NameLast Name
Permanent Address*

Street Address

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Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*
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Personal Email*
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School Email*
example@cvsdstudents.org
What education institution are you planning to attend?*
Have you been accepted?*

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Please upload a copy of you acceptance letter.*

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By checking the box, I acknowledge that upon receiving your acceptance letter, I will direct it to the Eagle Foundation office at 6746 Carlisle Pike Mechanicsburg, PA 17050.*

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What is your planned major or degree program?*
Military Service:
Name of parent/guardian serving or recently receiving veteran status:*
Military Branch:*
Title/Rank:*
Service Length*
Ex: 2004-2019
Please include evidence of such service with a photocopy of a current military I.D., Form DD214, or other acceptable proof of service.*

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CV High School Data:
Current cumulative grade point average in high school (unweighted) 00.00* / (weighted) 00.00 .
List the high school activities in which you have participated and the corresponding year(s) (include officer positions if applicable; ex: Cheerleading Captain 2019).*
Employment/Other Data:
Are you currently employed?*

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If yes, name employer:*
If yes, approximately how many hours do you work per month?*
List the Community Activities in which you have participated and the corresponding year(s) (list most recent activities first; ex: Volunteer, Good Hope Ministries 2019)*
Unofficial Transcript:
Please attach an unofficial transcript. This can be downloaded from Skyward.*

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Essay:
In the box below, please write an essay of 300-500 words in length that addresses the question, "What does it mean to you to be part of a military family?" (You should address the importance of service from your perspective, and you may wish to address your sacrifices, fear, pride, honor, and sense for freedom.)
Please type your response to the prompt here.*

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