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 Option 2 is for those interested in pursing a licensure or certification. The criteria for both options will include proof of acceptance or registration into the educational 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 a post-high school student 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, trade school or military academy, or for a post-high school student who is pursuing 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, Annie Brandt. 

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 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. 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 2024 and continuing through the last summer session of 2025. 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 ‘24- May ‘25).

2. Award Acceptance Form– The Award Acceptance Form should be returned to the committee by email within one week 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– For Option 1, the scholarship award should only be used for tuition, fees, books, or other educational expenses at an accredited college, university, technical school, trade school or military academy or for Option 2, only for the 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 and submit the application online.

2. The applicant must include proof of acceptance or registration into the educational program which they are pursuing.

3. The complete application must be submitted online 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, mail or in person. This application becomes complete and valid only when the entire application is completed and submitted online.

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, mailed or hand delivered applications will not be accepted.  

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

I certify that all information in this application is accurate and the essay is entirely my own effort with no help from CHATGPT or any other content writing tool. 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 2024-2025 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, trade school, military academy, licensure, or certification course where I am accepted/registered and intend to enroll within the 2024-2025 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 to the Scholarship Committee and Scholarship Selection Panel as needed. 

TO BE CONSIDERED, APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE NO LATER than the 10th of the month prior to when you are wanting the scholarship awarded.

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!