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ESSEX TROOP est. 1890
2008
Scholarship Program
Purpose: To give recognition to the members of the 102d Cavalry Squadron 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 $5,000.00 will be awarded each year. The Essex Troop Scholarship Program consists of five scholarships. Two scholarship are valued at $1,000.00 each and two scholarships valued at $500.00 each and are directed towards specific applicants as outlined in the eligibility section. The fourth scholarship is valued at $2,000.00 all eligible applicants compete for this scholarship.
Eligibility:
Major Matthias B. Garrigan Memorial Scholarship Award.
1. Applicant must be 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.
2. 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.
Value: $1000.00 and $500.00
Colonel Paul A. Kelly Memorial Scholarship Award.
1. Applicant must be an active drilling NJ National Guardsman in good standing and currently assigned to the 102d Cavalry Squadron NJ Army National Guard.
2. Value: $1000.00 and $500.00
The 102d Regimental Scholarship Award.
1. All applicants that are qualified under the eligibility rules outlined above for the Major Matthais B. Garrigan and Colonel Paul A. Kelly Scholarships and the General Rules of Eligibility are automatically considered for The 102d Regimental Scholarship.
2. The recipient of the Regimental Scholarship is not eligible for any other award.
3. Value: $2,000.00 102d Regimental Scholarship.
GENERAL RULES OF ELIGIBILITY.
1. Applicant must be currently enrolled or have been accepted to an approved college or university, school of nursing, and are taking a minimum of six (6) credit hours per semester (12 credit hours per academic year).
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 2007.
3. File a complete 2008 scholarship application with the Essex Troop Scholarship Committee no later than May 28, 2008.
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.)
email: hillw5307@yahoo.com
DO NOT RETURN THIS PAGE WITH THE COMPLETED APPLICATION
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2008 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 28, 2008.
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.
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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.
Applicants for the 102d Cavalry Squadron must submit a letter from Company/Troop Commander stating that the individual is an active member in good standing of the unit. (Note: the unit commander must sign this letter.)
f. The sponsoring Essex Troop member must counter sign applicants for the spouse or children.
Mail the completed packet to: Essex Troop 2006 Scholarship Committee, 1315 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange NJ 07052 no later than May 28, 2008.
NOTE: Official transcripts and grade reports will be accepted after the closing date. These are the only documents that will be accepted after May 28, 2008.
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DO NOT RETURN THIS PAGE WITH THE COMPLETED APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING
ESSEX TROOP 2007 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. For Garrigan Scholarship applicants leave blank.
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.
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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. DO NOT RETURN THIS PAGE WITH THE COMPLETED APPLICATION
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ESSEX TROOP
2008 Scholarship Application
Print or type all information Application closing date: May 28, 2008
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
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