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NGAMA 2012 Scholarship Program

Download NGAMA 2012 Scholarship ApplicationThe National Guard Association of Massachusetts and Major General Joseph Carter, The Adjutant General, announce that four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to Massachusetts National Guard personnel and their sons, daughters, or spouses.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 31 MARCH 2012

CATEGORIES:

  1. Current members of the Massachusetts National Guard.
  2. Sons, daughters or spouses of a current member of the National Guard Association of Massachusetts (NGAMA).
  3. Sons, daughters or spouses of a current member of the Massachusetts National Guard.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

The application packet must be completed as described below: (Typewritten applications and statements are preferred.)

  1. Scholarship Application (download).
  2. One letter of recommendation (8 1/2 x 11) from an individual who can provide us with information regarding your character traits.
  3. On a separate sheet (8 1/2 x 11) list extra curricular activities: i.e. clubs, athletics, community involvement and other significant accomplishments. College students are urged to list their high school activities and awards as well as college achievements.
  4. Official high school or college transcript(s). Transcripts must indicate grade point average.
  5. On a separate sheet of paper (8 1/2 x 11), typed and double-spaced, answer the following question: (limit response to one page)  

 

"In light of the draw down of forces from Iraq and Afghanistan and the proposed shrinking of the full-time standing force, what new local and national roles should the Guard assume over the next decade?"

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  1. Complete application packets must be received no later than 31 March 2012.  Incomplete packets will not be considerd
  2. The Selection Committee will choose students based on achievement and citizenship.
  3. Only winners will be notified.
  4. You must be enrolled in, or planning to attend a regionally or nationally accredited degree or technical program.
  5. We plan on presenting the awards at the NGAMA Annual Convention in April, 2012 and hope the recipients can attend.

MAIL TO:

National Guard Association of Massachusetts
Attn: Education Services Office (NGAMA Scholarship)
50 Maple Street
Milford, Massachusetts 01757

NGAMA SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE:

Co-Chairmen
Robert Johnson, Teacher, Framingham High School
John Lee, Teacher, Norfolk County Agricultural High School

Application Selection Committee
Joseph Bialy, Principal, Southbridge High School
Nancy Souza, Teacher, Old Colony Regional Voc/Tech High School
Wayne Libbey, Massachusetts Army National Guard
Sterling Scott, Education Officer, Massachusetts Air National Guard
Tom O'Sullivan, Massachusetts Army National GuardMark Bennett, Massachusetts Army National Guard