THE 2020 GEORGE PETRIE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Special Forces Association - Chapter 31

SFA Educational Assistance ProgramScholarship Overview

 1. Scholarship Overview

1.1 Purpose

This scholarship is primarily designed for undergraduate course work.

1.2 Eligibility

Applicants must possess an acceptance letter or currently be attending an accredited college, university or vocational institution. 

1.3 Categories

Applications will be accepted from:

• A family member of a Special Forces Association Chapter 31 member in good standing;
• A family member of a Special Forces Association Chapter 31 member who is deceased but was in good standing at the time of their death;
• A chapter member in good standing;
• A Jr. ROTC high school senior*;
• Or a Montanyard family member, who is being sponsored by the chapter.

Family members are:

• Spouse
• Child
• Grandchild

* Any Jr. ROTC high school senior who participates in Chapter 31 monthly Vet-to-Vet Program at least 5 times during their senior year will be eligible to apply for the scholarship.

2.0 Application

The following items will be required for 5 (five) part application process:

2.1 Application Letter

From the applicant, this letter is an important part of the application process; so please give careful thought and consideration to your response.  (If you have previously applied, you may not use the same letter.)  Applicant letter must include:

• Name
• Address
• City/State/Zip
• Phone #
• Email address
• Educational plans
• Career plans and aspirations
• Planned use for scholarship funds

2.2 SFA Chapter 31 Sponsor Letter

The SFA Chapter 31 Member must include the following information about the applicant   (If you have previously applied, you may not use the same letter.):

• Why the applicant should be considered for the scholarship
• A significant event that impacted the Member and Applicant and their relationship

The Sponsor letter should include the following information:

• Member Information
• Name
• Address
• City/State/Zip
• Phone #
• Email address
• Relationship to Scholarship Applicant

If the applicant is a chapter member, they must have a letter of recommendation from another Chapter 31 member in good standing.

2.3 Reference letters

Please provide a minimum of two (2) reference letters from the following. The letter must include name, email address and phone number where the reference can be contacted.  (If you have previously applied, you may not use the same letters.)

• Teacher
• Counselor
• School Official

2.4 Applicant Educational and Extra-curricular Information:

Include:
Educational Information

• Most recent transcript (Fall 2019 or a Winter 2020 session transcript if attending college)
• Please include information on any additional scholastic achievements.

Extra-curricular Information (when appropriate) and college students should include any activities or groups they are involved with.

• Summary of Extra-curricular activities
• Non-academic achievements
• Hobbies and community service

2.5 College, university or vocational institution

A copy of acceptance letter from institute of higher learning needs to be provided if you are a first-time applicant.

3.0 Application Process

3.1 Submission window

Applications will be accepted from April 15 through May 20, 2020 (on an annual basis for future years), with consideration given to first time applicants before previous winners.

3.2 Date of Award

Letters will be mailed to all applicants by June 15, 2020.

3.3 Completed Application Package

Your completed application package must be postmarked no later than May 20, 2020 or hand delivered to Georgene Moon no later than May 20, 2020.
 
Please forward your completed application package in its entirety to the following:
Mrs. Georgene Moon
Attention: SFA Chapter 31 – Scholarship Application
4216 Black Willow Drive
Mesquite, TX 75150

3.4 Questions

Questions regarding the SFA Chapter 31 Scholarship Fund may be directed to Georgene Moon at:

• (972) 977-5483 or;
• msmoon305@sbcglobal.net

NOTE: Subject line should be; “SFA 31/Scholarship Fund/Questions”

 

 

Chapter 31