Stuttgart Community Spouses' Club (SCSC) scholarships are made possible by the use of 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 include a combination of academic achievement, 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. Applicant 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 an individual not older than age 23, who graduated from High School or received a GED and is pursuing undergraduate studies at an accredited college, university, or technical school. The applicant must have a sponsor currently living and working 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. 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 Chairman will inform applicants when the committee receives their application. Applicants should email scsc.scholarship@gmail.com if they have not received confirmation by 3 March 2023. 

5. Inquiries may be made via email to scsc.scholarship@gmail.com to the SCSC Scholarship Committee Chairperson, Valerie Wells. Applications will only be accepted by online submission or by postmarked mail.

6. Applicants will be notified of results in late April 2023. 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 child, already attending college full-time, whose sponsor is both living in and working in the Stuttgart Military Community, or whose sponsor is assigned to a USAG Stuttgart military unit, but with a remote duty station. 

2. Applicant and sponsor must both possess valid DOD ID cards. 

3. Applicant must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better (GPA based on a 4.0 scale). If your college or university does not assign a GPA, you must complete a second essay. 

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

5. Military Academy attendees are not eligible for continuing student SCSC scholarships. 

Limitations for Award Recipients: 

1. Time period for use of Scholarship Funds – Beginning in the fall semester of 2023 and continuing through the last summer session of 2024. 

2. Award Acceptance Form – The Award Acceptance Form should be returned to the committee by email or mail as soon as possible. The deadline for the Award Acceptance Form is 1800 Central European Time on 12 May 2023. The committee is unable to accept late forms. If the Award Acceptance Form is not received by the deadline, 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. 

4. Appropriate Use of Scholarship Funds – The scholarship award should be used for tuition, fees, books, university housing, school meal plans or other educational expenses at an accredited college, university, or technical school for the academic year. 

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. These transcripts are to include the Fall 2022 semester (NOTE: Grade reports and copies of transcripts are not acceptable.) Please review the transcripts to verify the contents are accurate.

4. The complete application must be submitted online or POSTMARKED to the SCSC Scholarship Chair, no later than 17 February 2023 to be considered. 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. 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  

Certification Letter  

Official Transcripts to include the Fall 2022 semester  

Educational, Employment, and Community Service Information  

Extracurricular Activities and Awards/Honors Information  

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 3 March 2023, 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 17 February 2023 and mailed to:  

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 

SCSC SCHOLARSHIP CHAIR 

CMR 480, Box GD, APO AE 09128 

Sponsor's Information

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 undergraduate studies within the 2023-2024 academic 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 18:00 CET on 12 May 2023, stating the name and address of the accredited college, university, technical school, or military  academy where I am accepted and intend to enroll for the 2023 fall term. After 1 September 2023 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 17 February 2023 TO:  

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

SCSC SCHOLARSHIP CHAIR 

CMR 480, Box GD, APO AE 09128

Essay 1: What are one or two pieces of advice you would give to a high school student considering going to college (and why these one or two pieces of advice)?

Essay Question #2: For Students who attend a college or university that does not assign a GPA. Type a second 300-500 word double spaced essay and attach below. DO NOT use names, schools, positions, or personal identifiers in the essay.

What do you have a passion for and is that passion aligned to the degree or trade you are pursuing?

***If you are having a problem submitting your application please consider printing it off and mailing it in. ***

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!