2026 AWAG Scholarship Application

Application Overview

2026 AWAG Scholarships provided admission to our four day leadership seminar, including all sessions and activities, three buffet lunches (mon, tues, wed), three dinner events (Opening Ceremony, Corporate Night, and Closing Gala) and accommodations in a double-occupancy room.

Committee:

Scholarship Chair - oversees the scholarship committee, send blind applications to the committee for judging, combine the committee scores for each applicant, notify applicants and give a short deadline to respond

Scholarship Committee - All scholarship applications are reviewed and scored blindly by the scholarship committee. Identifying information is removed prior to review to ensure a fair, unbiased evaluation based solely on the applicant’s responses and qualifications.

Scholarship Timeline

2026 Scholarship application will be open from January 22nd-February 10th.
Scholarship recipients will be notified by February 18th.
Recipients will have 48 hours to respond to the scholarship invitation.
Waitlist recipients will be contacted on a rolling basis and may be offered a scholarship slot up until April 20th, 2026.
All scholarship recipients MUST register through WHOVA before March 21st for class registration. Class sign-ups April 3rd, 2026.
All scholarship recipients will be connected to their local Area Representative by April 20th, 2026.

1. Name*

First NameLast Name

2. Email*

example@example.com

3. Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

4. Phone Number *

6. What military community/area are you currently associated with? *

How are you affiliated with the military community?*

Please tell us how you plan to travel to and from the seminar. *

(Travel is not included in this scholarship)

Are you eligible to be funded by a community organization or spouses club*

YesNo

Have you attended an AWAG Seminar before check all that apply:*

No, this will be my first AWAG Seminar!Local Area AWAG Seminar (for example RLP, UK)Annual Seminar in Garmisch

Have you previously received an AWAG Annual Scholarship?*

YesNo

How did you hear about this AWAG scholarship opportunity?*

What is your anticipated DEROS date?*

Please tell us what you expect to get out of attending AWAG and how you plan to use it to benefit your community or workplace.*

Please tell us about your current/previous community involvement/volunteer experience.*

Essay Question #1: How do you envision applying skills learned at the AWAG seminar to positively impact your community or elevate your personal/professional life?*

Essay Question #2: Describe your community involvement or volunteer experience.*

Essay Question #3: Describe how a leader or mentor influenced your personal or professional vision?*

Verify you are over the age of 18*

I am 18 or olderI am under the age of 18

Applicants must meet all requirements to access and stay at Edelweiss Lodge and Resort. Do you acknowledge understanding?*

Yes, I understand.

By selecting below, I understand that this scholarship covers my seminar ticket with double-occupancy lodging and that I will be assigned a roommate. If I choose to upgrade to a single private room, I am responsible for paying the remaining balance directly to Edelweiss.*

Yes, I understand.

By signing below, I certify that the information provided in this application is true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge and agree to all terms and conditions associated with this application.*

Scholarship Application Questions

Essay Questions

Verify & Submit