This year, the National Guard Association of Massachusetts (NGAMA) is pleased to offer two (2) scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each. Applicants must be a current Massachusetts National Guard member, their child, or their spouse. They must also be either a current college student or accepted to begin classes in the Fall 2022 semester. Applicants must complete this form and attach copies of their transcripts, a list of extracurricular activities, and a short essay (see below).
Applications must be received by midnight on 4 March 2022. The Scholarship Committee will announce the recipients at the annual NGAMA Business Meeting on Saturday, 19 March 2022 at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA.
NOTE: Only selected recipients will be notified.
SCHOOL INFORMATION
You must be enrolled in, or accepted to attend, a regionally or nationally accredited degree or technical program to apply for this scholarship
Attach a list of your extracurricular activities (clubs, athletics, community involvement, significant accomplishments, etc.). Current college students may also include their high school activities and awards.
Essay should be typed, double-spaced, 2-3 pages in length, and respond to the following prompt:
Over the past two years, the Massachusetts National Guard has demonstrated adaptability and resilience to conquer unique challenges in supporting our State and Nation at home and abroad. Describe a time when you had to adapt to face adversity and explain what skills you used to overcome that challenge.
Submission must be your own original work and include a thoughtful response on the topic. Cite any outside sources, if used.
