Stuttgart Community Spouses' Club (SCSC) scholarships are made possible from proceeds generated by the SCSC Thrift Shop, to which club and community volunteers generously devote hundreds of hours each year. The Scholarship Committee reviews submissions and determines applicant eligibility and selection criteria. The selection criteria for this scholarship includes 2 differerent options. Option 1 is for those interested in pursing a degree from a traditonal university or educational institution and their criteria will include a combination of GPA, extracurricular activities, personal essay, community service, community leadership, and work experience. Option 2 is for those interested in pursing a licensure or certification and their criteria will include proof of acceptance or registration into the program which they are pursuing, extracurricular activities, personal essay, community service, community leadership, 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 conflicts of interest and their dependents are not eligible to apply for a scholarship. Student identity is anonymous throughout the judging and award determination 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 the award of a scholarship.  

1. This application is for someone who will either be pursuing an educational goal off-cycle from that of the typical school and board year and who will pursue studies at an accredited college, university, technical school, or military academy, or for someone who is pursing a licensure or certification program that doesn't meet the traditional schooling timeline.  

2. The applicant is responsible for gathering and submitting all necessary information and official documents. Applications are evaluated on the information submitted. Please answer all questions completely and give specific dates when required. 

3. Applicants are advised to keep a copy of their completed application for their records. 

4. The SCSC Scholarship Chairperson will inform applicants when the committee receives their application.

5. Inquiries may be made via email to scsc.scholarship@gmail.com which is directed to the SCSC Scholarship Committee Chairperson, Valerie Wells. 

6. Applicants will need to submit their application by the 10th of every month in order for it to be awarded the following month. 

7. Scholarship recipients will be notified of results by email by the end of the month in which the application is submitted.  Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, or disability. 

Eligibility: Each applicant must meet the following requirements: 

1. Applicant must be a command sponsored dependent whose sponsor is both living in and working in the USAG Stuttgart Military Community or whose sponsor is assigned to a USAG Stuttgart military unit, but with a duty station at a remote location. 

2. Applicant and sponsor must both possess valid Department of Defense ID cards. 

3. Applicant must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better (GPA based on a 4.0 scale) and submit official transcripts. 

4. The Scholarship Committee makes final determination regarding eligibility. Please contact the SCSC Scholarship Chairperson if you have a question regarding eligibility at: scsc.scholarship@gmail.com. 

Limitations for Award Recipients: 

1. Time period for use of Scholarship Funds– Beginning in the fall of 2022 and continuing through the last summer session of 2023. The applicant must choose between applying for either a revolving scholarship or the traditional academic scholarship. Only 1 scholarship may be applied for per SCSC board year (June ‘22- May ‘23).

2. Award Acceptance Form– The Award Acceptance Form should be returned to the committee by email within 72 hours of notification of the award. If the Award Acceptance Form is not received, then the award will be considered unclaimed and the monies rolled back into the SCSC Scholarship Fund. 

3. Scholarship Payment– Payment is awarded directly to the scholarship recipient from the SCSC. For the revolving scholarship there is a maximum amount of $500 per award given. 

4. Appropriate Use of Scholarship Funds– The scholarship award should only be used for tuition, fees, books, or other educational expenses at an accredited college, university, technical school, or military academy for option 1. For option 2, the funds should only be used for cost of the course, fees, books, licensures, and certifications. 

FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS WILL AFFECT THE APPLICANT’S OVERALL SCORE AND MAY RESULT IN THE INELIGIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT.  

1. The applicant must fill out the application online and either submit it online or print the completed forms to turn in according to the instructions in number 4 below. All applications must be typed - handwritten applications will NOT be accepted. 

2. The applicant must include official school transcripts supporting all educational data and documenting the cumulative GPA. Please review the transcripts to verify the contents are accurate.

3. The complete application must be submitted online or POSTMARKED to the SCSC Scholarship Chair no later than the 10th of the month in order to be considered for the following month. Applications will NOT be accepted by e-mail or in person. 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. If you choose to mail in your application, copy (single-sided only) and attach the pages indicated. Do NOT staple. Paper clip all items together in the following prescribed order and mail in a manila envelope: 

Applicant and Sponsor Information (Page 3)  

Certification Letter (Page 4)  

Official Transcripts  

Educational, Employment, and Community Service Information (Page 5)  

Extracurricular Activities and Awards/Honors Information (Page 6)  

Six (6 separate copies) of the applicant’s original essay response  (copies needed only if mailing in application)

Final Notes: 

NO applications will be considered after the due date.  

Failure to follow all instructions will affect your overall score.  

If you have not received confirmation of receipt of your application by the 15th of the month, send an email message to scsc.scholarship@gmail.com. 

Emailed or hand delivered applications will not be accepted.  

To be considered for an award your completed application must be submitted online or POSTMARKED no later than the 10th of the month prior to when you are wanting the scholarship awarded and mailed to:  

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION* 

SCSC SCHOLARSHIP CHAIR 

CMR 480, Box GD, APO AE 09128 

I certify that all information in this application is accurate and the essay is entirely my own effort. If I accept a Stuttgart Community Spouses Club (SCSC) scholarship, I further certify I will abide by the following conditions:  

 
1. Scholarship funds are to be used for studies within the 2022-2023 SCSC board year.

2. Scholarship payment will be made directly to the scholarship recipient. 

3. The scholarship funds are to be applied only towards tuition, fees, books, university housing, school meal plans, or other educational expenses. 

4. After notification as a scholarship recipient, I will return the Scholarship Committee Acceptance Form no later than 72 hours after receipt of the email stating the name and address of the accredited college, university, technical school, military academy, licensure, or certification course where I am accepted/registered and intend to enroll within the 2022-2023 SCSC Board Year. After 30 days any unclaimed scholarship funds revert to the SCSC Scholarship Fund. 

5. I am a responsible citizen in good standing in the school and the community. 

6. If the above conditions are violated, the scholarship award funds must be returned to the SCSC Scholarship Fund. 

7. I understand that I may be photographed or videotaped by the SCSC at the Award Ceremony. I agree that the SCSC may use such images and recordings for any promotional or non-profit purpose, without compensation and without time limits. I also acknowledge that SCSC is not required to use my images or recordings. 

I agree that my signature on this form will authorize the SCSC Scholarship Chair to release this application, including ID card number, GPA, and transcript(s) to the Scholarship Committee and Scholarship Selection Panel as needed. 

 

TO BE CONSIDERED, APPLICATION MUST BE POSTMARKED NLT than the 10th of the month prior to when the scholarship is wanting to be awarded TO:  

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

SCSC SCHOLARSHIP CHAIR 

CMR 480, Box GD, APO AE 09128

**If you are having trouble submitting the application, please consider sending in a hard copy application**

Thank you SO much for taking the time to complete the Stuttgart Community Spouses Club Scholarship application. Your application will be reviewed, and an acknowledgement given to you shortly! If you have any questions please feel free to email us at scsc.scholarship@gmail.com If you're sure everything is filled out correctly, Click Submit!