2023 Academic Scholarship Application

2023 Academic Scholarship Application

(if you prefer to fill out and mail a hard copy of this application, please request an application from scholarshipsatoperationsecondchance.org)
Program Description

The OSC Scholarship Program seeks to further the organization’s mission of support for Veterans and their families through need-based financial assistance to aid in the pursuit of higher education. OSC will award a one time grant of up to $3,500 to a select number of dependent high school seniors of qualifying service members (for 2023 - 10 scholarships will be awarded). OSC Scholarship award recipients reflect a character befitting the sacrifices made by their sponsoring service members.
Eligibility

Unmarried dependent children in their senior year of high school, seeking an advanced degree, or a certification from a vocational or technical institution that is DOE accredited. Qualifying Military Sponsors are defined as meeting criteria from one selection in each of the following sections: Active Duty (having served greater than 48 months). Title 10 Reservists on extended active duty, Title 32 Guard performing full-time active duty. Sponsor “veterans” (classified as non-active duty, and/or not currently enrolled in the reserve or guard), are required to have a VA disability rating of 70% or higher.If in or pending Medical Board; with a statement from a command liaison verifying member will be DOD qualified as combat wounded with a 70% or higher rating. Deceased from injuries related to combat deployment.
Timeline

Jan 15th - Application window opens

Apr 30th - Application window closes

May 30st - Award decisions emailed to applicants

Aug 1st - Payments sent to schools
Required Documentation
- Copy of Qualifying Military Sponsor’s form DD-214 (or recent Statement of Service, DD-1300 or Report of Casualty)
- Essays
- Applicant’s military ID card (front and back copies)
- Student Aid Report (SAR) (www.fafsa.ed.gov)
- Transcripts
- Additional details of honors, distinctions, and extracurricular activities
- Be prepared for a 10 minute phone interview with an OSC scholarship committee member
Applicant's Info*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Permanent Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
Gender*

MaleFemale
Heritage*
Qualified Military Sponsor's Info*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Rank/Grade*
Branch of Service*
Current Service Status*
Date Entered Service*

MonthDayYear
Date
Date Exited/Ended Service*

MonthDayYear
Date
Relationship to Applicant *
Applicant Education Info

High School Info
School Name*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
High School Point of Contact*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*
High School GPA*
If your school uses a GPA valuation scoring other than the 0 to 4.0 scale, please list the scoring formula and what your GPA equals on the 0 to 4.0 scale.
Describe you GPA scoring formula if other than a 0 to 4.0
Graduation Date

MonthDayYear
Date
SAT Score
ACT Score
College/Vocational School Info
School Name*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Date Starting/Started*

MonthDayYear
Date
Date Ending/Graduation*

MonthDayYear
Date
Degree/Certifications Pursuing*
College Level (next Semester)*
Scholastic Honors/Distinctions
Non-Scholastic Honors/Awards
School Related Extracurricular Activities (sports, academic, etc...)
External Extracurricular Activities (volunteering, work, service, etc...)
Transcript

All applicants must submit their most recent transcript or copy of their grades from the most recent completed semester or quarter (unofficial transcripts are acceptable). If the applicant has any previous college or equivalent credits, submit transcripts from all colleges or vocational-technical schools attended. If no previous college or vocational-technical school credits, submit high school transcripts.
Upload your high school transcript here*

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Essay
Essay #1: What does military service mean to you? How has the military impacted your life? (350 words maximum)*
Essay #2: What do you aspire to achieve with your pursuit toward higher education? (350 words maximum)*
Any other supporting documentation you feel is important

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Student Aid Report (SAR) (from www.fafsa.ed.gov)*

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Signatures / Declarations

(The qualifying parent’s spouse, or the applicant’s legal guardian, may sign if the qualifying parent is deployed or deceased.) We certify that, to the best of our knowledge, all responses are true and factual, and the qualifying parent, as well as the applicant, possesses a valid DD Form 214 or DD Form 1173 United States Uniformed Services Identification Card and is enrolled in DEERS. We also agree that, if the applicant is selected as a recipient, any and all information submitted with this application (including documents and information submitted at a later date in support of an award determination) may be used for purposes of news and publicity by Operation Second Chance.
Signature of Parent or Guardian (if under 18), or Applicant if over 18. (Use mouse to act as a pen for signature)*

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Military Sponsor's DD-214, or DD-1173, if neither are applicable, upload Military ID*

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Military Sponsor's VA Disability rating letter (Can be downloaded from the VA)(if active duty, attach file stating so.)*

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2023 Academic Scholarship Application

Program Description

Eligibility

Applicant Education Info

College/Vocational School Info

Transcript

Essay

Signatures / Declarations

Please save and/or print your application prior to submitting for consideration.