2024-2025 Spouse Scholarship Application

SCSC Spouse Scholarship Application

Provided by Stuttgart Community Spouses' Club

Application Instructions
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 a spouse who is pursuing post high school or higher educational studies (to include post-graduate degrees) at an accredited college, university, technical school, trade school, military academy, or school offering certifications or other forms of education in the Fall of 2025.

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 2025.

5. Inquiries may be made via email to scsc.scholarship@gmail.com to the SCSC Scholarship Committee Chairperson, Annie Brandt. Applications will only be accepted by online submission.

6. Applicants will be notified of results in late April 2025. 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 spouse, living in the Greater Stuttgart Area, 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 duty station at a remote location. (The scholarship may be applied elsewhere, if the sponsor has a permanent change of station after the selection process.)

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

3. 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.

Limitations for Award Recipients:

1. Time period for use of Scholarship Funds – Beginning in the fall semester of 2025 and continuing through the last summer session of 2026.

2. Award Acceptance Form – The Award Acceptance Form should be returned to the committee by email as soon as possible. The deadline for the Award Acceptance Form is 1800 Central European Time on 11 May 2025. 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, technical school, trade school, military academy, or school offering certifications or other forms of education 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 and submit the application online.

2. The complete application must be submitted online no later than 19 February 2025 to be considered. 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 3 March 2025, 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 19 February 2025.
1. Applicant information

Please fill out the below information.
Applicant's Full Name*

First NameMiddle Initial Last Name
Applicant's last 4 DOD ID card #*
Applicant's DOD ID Card Expiration *

MonthDayYear
Date
Mailing/CMR Address*

Street Address

Apt/Suite #

CityState

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
E-mail*
example@example.com
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Cell Number

Area CodePhone Number

Sponsor's Information
Sponsor's Name*

First NameLast Name
Sponsor's ID Card last 4*
Sponsor's ID Card Expiration Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Rank/Grade & Branch of Service *
Sponsor's Organization *
Sponsor's Organization's Address*
DUTY Phone Number*
Cell Phone Number
Sponsor CMR Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Sponsor's Email*
example@example.com
Is your parent or legal guardian a member of the Stuttgart Community Spouse's Club?*

YesNo
If yes, what is their name?

2. Certification Letter

Please follow the below instructions.
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 2025-2026 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 11 May 2025, stating the name and address of the accredited college, university, technical school, trade school, military academy, or school offering certifications or other forms of education where I am accepted and intend to enroll for the 2025 fall term. After 1 September 2025 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 19 February 2025.
Applicant Signature

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3. Education

Begin with the most recent High School.
Current Educational Institution*
Dates From:*

MonthDayYear
Date
Dates To:*

MonthDayYear
Date
Educational Institution Attended
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4. Employment

List most recent employment first. Do not project beyond 19 February 2025 if presently employed
Date From:
mm/dd/yyyy
Date To:
mm/dd/yyyy
Employment
ex. Commissary, Patch Barracks, Germany
Total Hours
ex. 160
Position/Title
ex. Bagger
Date From:
mm/dd/yyyy
Date To:
mm/dd/yyyy
Employment
ex. Commissary, Patch Barracks, Germany
Total Hours
ex. 160
Position/Title
ex. Bagger
Date From:
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Employment
ex. Commissary, Patch Barracks, Germany
Total Hours
ex. 160
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ex. Bagger
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Employment
ex. Commissary, Patch Barracks, Germany
Total Hours
ex. 160
Position/Title
ex. Bagger
Date From:
mm/dd/yyyy
Date To:
mm/dd/yyyy
Employment
ex. Commissary, Patch Barracks, Germany
Total Hours
ex. 160
Position/Title
ex. Bagger
5. Community Service

Volunteer work with service, religious, and other community organizations. Begin with the most recent. CWE (career practicum) is not considered community service as it is an academic course
Date From:

MonthDayYear
Date
Date To:

MonthDayYear
Date
Organization:
Ex: Patch Thrift Store, Patch Barracks, Germany
Total Hours
Position:
Ex: Volunteer for Thriftmas
Date From:

MonthDayYear
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Date To:

MonthDayYear
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Organization:
Ex: Patch Thrift Store, Patch Barracks, Germany
Total Hours
Position:
Ex: Volunteer for Thriftmas
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Ex: Patch Thrift Store, Patch Barracks, Germany
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Ex: Patch Thrift Store, Patch Barracks, Germany
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Ex: Volunteer for Thriftmas
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Date To:

MonthDayYear
Date
Organization:
Ex: Patch Thrift Store, Patch Barracks, Germany
Total Hours
Position:
Ex: Volunteer for Thriftmas

6. Community Activities

Begin with the most recent and include activities from the last 5 years
Organization
e.g. Tennis Club
Date From:
mm/dd/yyyy
Date To:
mm/dd/yyyy
Description
e.g. SCSC Tennis Group
Organization
e.g. Tennis Club
Date From:
mm/dd/yyyy
Date To:
mm/dd/yyyy
Description
e.g. SCSC Tennis Group
Organization
e.g. Tennis Club
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Organization
e.g. Tennis Club
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Organization
e.g. Tennis Club
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Description
e.g. SCSC Tennis Group
Organization
e.g. Tennis Club
Date From:
mm/dd/yyyy
Date To:
mm/dd/yyyy
Description
e.g. SCSC Tennis Group

7. Awards/Honors

Begin with the most recent. PLEASE LIST AWARDS/HONORS FROM POST HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE ONLY
Award/Honor and Organization
Ex: Volunteer of the quarter, FRG EUCOM
Year Achieved
Description
Ex: Awarded by EUCOM
Award/Honor and Organization
Ex: Volunteer of the quarter, FRG EUCOM
Year Achieved
Description
Ex: Awarded by EUCOM
Award/Honor and Organization
Ex: Volunteer of the quarter, FRG EUCOM
Year Achieved
Description
Ex: Awarded by EUCOM
Award/Honor and Organization
Ex: Volunteer of the quarter, FRG EUCOM
Year Achieved
Description
Ex: Awarded by EUCOM
Award/Honor and Organization
Ex: Volunteer of the quarter, EUCOM
Year Achieved
Description
Ex: Awarded by EUCOM

8. Essay

Please attach below ONE (1) 300-500 word essay addressing only ONE (1) of the below statements. DO NOT use names, schools, positions, or personal identifiers in the essay.
CHOOSE ONE (1):

What do you love about the subject(s) you selected as potential major(s)? If undecided, share more about one of your academic passions.

OR

If you had 10 minutes and the attention of a million people, what would your TED Talk be about?
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9. Almost done! Completing the Spouse Application

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Checklist. Make sure you do ALL of these things. Please double check your form.*

Did you fill in all your basic information?Did you fill in your sponsor's information?Did you and your sponsor sign the certification letter?Did you fill in all required and requested information?Did you submit/upload your essay?

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SCSC Spouse Scholarship Application

Application Instructions

1. Applicant information

2. Certification Letter

3. Education

4. Employment

5. Community Service

6. Community Activities

7. Awards/Honors

8. Essay

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