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 ESSEX TROOP est. 1890
2010
Scholarship Program
and
Application

2010 Scholarship Application, all other previous applications are void and no longer valid.

ESSEX TROOP 2010 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Purpose:  To give recognition to the members of the 102d Cavalry Squadron (and all assigned companies and troops), 50th Special Troops Battalion and members of the Essex Troop and/or their dependents for significant academic excellence, community achievement and outstanding citizenship who are endeavoring to continue their education.

Scholarships:  A total of $3,000.00 will be awarded each year. The Essex Troop Scholarship Program consists of six scholarships. Each scholarship is valued at $500.00 each are directed towards specific applicants as outlined in the eligibility section.

Eligibility:

1. Applicant must be a:

a. Member of the Essex Troop in good standing, who has paid his/her annual membership dues for the current year and the preceding four years prior to the date of application. Or the applicant must be a spouse, child , or grandchild of a Member of the Essex Troop in good standing, which has paid his/her annual membership dues for the current year and the preceding fours years prior to the date of application.

b. Applicant must be an active drilling NJ National Guardsman in good standing and currently assigned to the 102d Cavalry Squadron, to include Co D 250th Support Battalion of the NJ Army National Guard.

c. Applicant must be an active drilling NJ National Guardsman in good standing and currently assigned to the 50th Brigade Special Troops Battalion of the NJ Army National Guard.

2. Applicant must be currently enrolled or have been accepted to an approved college or university, school of nursing, and are taking a minimum of nine (9) credit hours per semester (18 credit hours per academic year).

3. Must be a graduate of an approved public or parochial high school, an accredited preparatory school or hold a graduate equivalency diploma (GED) no later than June 30 2010.

4.  File a complete 2010 scholarship application with the Essex Troop Scholarship Committee no later than May 26, 2010.

Questions:  Questions concerning eligibility and applications should be addressed to the:

  Essex Troop
   Scholarship Committee
1315 Pleasant Valley Way
   West Orange, NJ 07052
    973-736-0952
(Wednesday night after 7:00 p.m.)

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ESSEX TROOP
2010 Scholarship Application Instructions

Applicants are responsible for submitting the following information in packet form.  The packet must be complete and arrive on or before May 26, 2010.  

A. Completed Application signed by the Applicant.

B. An official High School transcript, that includes the first semester senior year grades and rank, is required for applicants not already enrolled in an institution of higher learning. (This document must be mailed directly from the high school to The Scholarship Committee. Copies of report cards or grade reports will not be accepted.

- or -

An official transcript of work completed through Jan 1st is required for applicants who are currently enrolled in an institution of higher learning. Additionally, a letter of acceptance is required for the upcoming semester. Copies of report cards or grade reports will not be accepted.  If not presently enrolled in an institution of higher learning, a copy of an acceptance letter is required.

C:Applicants for the 102d Cavalry Squadron and the 50th Brigade Special Troops Battalion must have the application counter-signed
by  Company/Troop Commander. (Note: the unit commander must sign this endorsement.)

D. The sponsoring Essex Troop member must counter sign applicants for the spouse, children, or grandchildren

Mail the completed packet to:

Essex Troop 2006 Scholarship Committee, 1315 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange NJ 07052 no later than May 26, 2010.

NOTE: Official transcripts and grade reports will be accepted after the closing date. These are the only documents that will be accepted after May 26, 2010.


DO NOT RETURN THIS PAGE WITH THE COMPLETED APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING
ESSEX TROOP 2010 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Block 1: Last Name, First Name and Middle Initial of the individual applying for scholarship
Block 2: Home address and phone of record (Permanent address)

Block 3: Date of Birth of the individual applying for the scholarship

Block 4: Organization Affiliation - (Not Applicable for Essex Troop Members)
 For National Guardsmen enter your current unit of assignment, unit address, phone number, unit commander’s name and point of contact at unit.
Block 5: Name and address of college, university, trade school of individual to receive scholarship.
Block 6: List declared major.

Block 7:
College students: Enter the last semester GPA.  
High School students: Enter seventh semester of GPA, if high school graduate list graduation GPA or enter class ranking.
NOTE: An official transcript of completed work must be requested from your educational intuition and sent directly to the Essex Troop.
Block 8: List all school activities (clubs, teams, service organizations) in which you participated or currently participate in school. Use the formal name of the organization, your position (member, captain, president, etc.) and inclusive dates.
Block 9: List all civil and/or social activities (clubs, teams, service organizations) in which you participated or currently participate outside of school. Use the formal name of the organization, your position (member, captain, president, etc.) and inclusive dates.
Block 10: Self explanatory.
Block 11: Signature of applicant.
Block 12: Signature of Parent or Guardian and date. (Required if applicant is less than 18 years of age at the time a signature is applied to application.
Block 13: Print parent or guardian’s full name.
Essex Troop Members and Family ONLY!
Block 14: Full name of Essex Troop sponsor.
Block 15: Indicate relationship of applicant to sponsor.

Block 16: Signature of sponsor.  

Block 17: Date signed by sponsor

For National Guard applicants only
Company Commander’s certification          
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ESSEX TROOP
2010 Scholarship Application
Print or type all information                    Application closing date: May 26, 2010
1. _________________________________     __________________________          ________
    Last Name                         First Name                    M.I.
2. ______________________________________________________________________________
    Home address (Permanent address)

    ________________________________     __________     ____________
    City                              State          Zip Code

3. ________________________________
    Date of Birth

4. ________________________________     _________________________________________
    Organization affiliation (Guardsmen ONLY)     Unit Address

    ________________________________     _________________________________________
    Unit Phone number                    Commanders Name

    ________________________________
    Unit Point of Contact

5. ______________________________________________________________________________
    Name and address of institute of higher learning applicant is/will be attending

6. ________________________________     7. _______________________
    Declared major                          GPA or Class Ranking

8. School Activities (use additional sheets as necessary).








9. Civil or Social Activities (use additional sheets as necessary).











LAST NAME OF APPLICANT: ______________________________________


10. Are you currently employed?  _____ Yes   _____ No If yes: _____ Part-time   _____ Full-time

      Name of employer: ____________________________________________________________

      Name of Supervisor: _______________________________

     Employer’s phone number: __________________________

CERTIFICATION BY APPLICANT.

I/we certify that the information entered on this application is accurate and true. I/we understand that any false information entered in this scholarship application will disqualify my application for consideration, award and distribution of funds. I/we further understand that if applicant is awarded a scholarship and have received the award under false pretenses the applicant may be required to repay all or part of the scholarship awarded.

11. ____________________________________________     __________________
      Signature of Applicant                         Date

12. ____________________________________________     __________________
      Signature of Parent (See instructions)               Date

____________________________________________
      Print Name of Parent

CERTIFICATION FOR ESSEX TROOP MEMEBERS ONLY.

_______________________________________________     _________________________
14.  Name of Essex Troop Member                    15.  Relationship of Applicant

______________________________________________     _________________________
Signature of Essex Troop Member                    17.  Date

NOTE: If the Applicant is the Essex Troop Member disregard lines 14 through 17.
Unit Commander’s Certification. (For National Guardsmen ONLY!)
I certify that the individual indicated hereon is a member of this unit in good standing.

_____________________________________               __________________________
Unit Commander’s Signature                         Date

_____________________________________
Print Unit Commander’s name