J.C. Williams AMVETS Post 607
728 East Hill Avenue
Valdosta, GA. 31601
Phone: 229-244-1463
TO: Schools in the Valdosta-Lowndes County.
FROM: J.D. Rice, Commander
Subject:Valdosta/Lowndes Scholarship
American Veterans (AMVETS) Post 607 is a veterans organization. Its goal and mission is to support veterans and its community. To support its community, Post 607 will be awarding a scholarship with a value of $250.00. This scholarship will be awarded to:
•The son or daughter of a member of AMVETS Post 607
•The son or daughter of a deceased member of AMVETS Post 607
•A grandchild of a member of AMVETS Post 607
•A grandchild of a deceased member of AMVETS Post 607
•The niece or nephew of a member of AMVETS Post 607 who had been a member in good standing at the time of his/her death.
•If no applicants meet the criteria of one through five, then the recipient would be chosen from the next best application.
Aims and Goals
The aims and goals of this scholarship are to:
•Foster a desire for the recipient to continue his/her desire to learn.
•Assist the recipient in his/her efforts to pursue a degree of higher learning.
•Encourage the applicants to appreciate the spirit of competition as they prepare their applications.
The recipient of this scholarship must attend a four-year college or university of his/her choice. Applicants must be a beginning freshman. Applicants will be judged on academic record, academic and athletic awards, extra-curricular activities while in school, financial needs, and aims and goals of the applicant. A check will be presented to the individual upon proof of acceptance to the college or university.
A copy of this application is available through the 2nd Vice Commander and at AMVETS Post 607.
RETURN ALL APPLICATIONS AND SUPPORTING PAPERS TO YOUR HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR. THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS APRIL 10, 2017.
J.C. Williams AMVETS Post 607
728 East Hill Avenue
Valdosta, GA. 31601
Phone: 229-244-1463
VALDOSTA AMVETS POST 607
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Legal Name of Applicant:
Last ______First ______Middle Initial ____
Address ______
(Street or P.O. Box) (City) (State) (Zip Code)
Phone Number ______
Name of Parents or Legal Guardian (if applicable)
Father ______
First MI Last
Address ______
(Street or P.O. Box) (City) (State) (Zip Code)
Mother ______
First MI Last
Address ______
(Street or P.O. Box) (City) (State) (Zip Code)
J.C. Williams AMVETS Post 607
728 East Hill Avenue
Valdosta, GA. 31601
Phone: 229-244-1463
ELIGIBILITY
•High School Graduation date of the Applicant: ______
•The applicant must be:
•A natural-born or legally adopted son or daughter of a regular member of AMVETS Post 607
•A natural-born or legally adopted son or daughter of a deceased member of AMVETS Post 607
•A natural-born or legally adopted son or daughter of a member of the AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary or Sons of AMVETS
•A grandchild of a member of Post 607
•The niece or nephew of a member of AMVETS Post 607
•Is father of applicant a regular member of AMVETS? Yes ______No ______
•Is father of applicant deceased? Yes ______No ______
•Is mother of applicant a regular member of AMVETS? Yes ______No ______
•Is mother of applicant deceased? Yes ______No ______
•If applying through legal guardian, is guardian a regular member of AMVETS?
Yes ______No ______
•If applying through a grandparent, is grandmother/grandfather a regular member? Yes ______No ______
•Are grandparents deceased? Mother: Yes ___ No ___ Father: Yes ___ No ___
Please attach a copy of all current Membership Cards. In the case of a deceased parent or grandparent, copy of death certificate or obituary may be used.
Without proof of AMVETS’ eligibility, applications will be categorized as a non-member.
J.C. Williams AMVETS Post 607
728 East Hill Avenue
Valdosta, GA. 31601
Phone: 229-244-1463
SCHOLARSHIP
•Academic Record: A copy of the applicant’s transcript or grades must be attached to this entry.
•Please list any academics awards received and/or a list of school activities.
•Please attach letters of recommendation from teachers, advisors, principals, counselors, employers, clergymen, or others. (Limit of three letters)
•The applicant must attach a brief essay explaining his/her plans for the future and reasons why he/she wishes to follow the indicated course of study.
•Full name of four-year College or university you will attend.
Address ______
Date of Entry ______
NOTE: PLEASE ATTACH PROOF OF ACCEPTANCE BY THE SCHOOL. ENTRIES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT THIS INFORMATION.
Parent or Guardian Information:
•Are you employed? Father: Yes ______No _____ If so, full time ______part time ______. Mother: Yes _____ No ______If so, full time ______part time ______.
•Family income: Father ______Mother ______Other Income ______
•Number of dependents in family and ages:
Brother/s ______Sister/s ______
PRIVACY ACT ADDENDUM:
The applicant should review the requested information. None of the information is required by law and is therefore disclosed voluntarily. However, it will be used in considering the applicant for the scholarship. Not providing all or part of the requested information may result in an applicant not being fully considered for the award.
*An acceptance Letter from college must be presented to the AMVETS by 01
September 2017 or the Scholarship will be forfeited.