2025 NGAMA Scholarship This year, the National Guard Association of Massachusetts (NGAMA) is pleased to offer two (2) scholarships in the amount of $1,500 each. Applicants must be a current Massachusetts National Guard member or the child or spouse of a current member and be either a current college student or accepted to begin classes in 2025. Applicants will complete this form and attach copies of their transcripts, a list of extracurricular activities, and a short original essay (see below for prompt). Applications must be received by midnight on 1 February 2025. The Scholarship Committee will announce the recipients at the annual NGAMA Business Meeting on Sunday, 2 March 2025. Only selected recipients will be notified. PERSONAL DATAName(Required) First MI Last Address(Required) Street Address City or Town State ZIP Code Phone(Required)Email(Required) ELIGIBILITYHow are you eligible?(Required) I am a Current Member of the Massachusetts National Guard My Parent or Spouse is a current member of the Massachusetts National Guard Full Name of Parent/Guardian or Spouse(Required) Military Unit of Assignment(Required) SCHOOL INFORMATIONYou must be enrolled in, or accepted to attend, a regionally or nationally accredited degree or technical program to apply for this scholarshipMatriculation Status(Required) I am currently enrolled in an accredited school I have been accepted to attend an accredited school School Name(Required) ATTACHMENTSOfficial Transcripts (High School or College)(Required)Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.Official transcripts may be in their original digital format or a legible scan or photo.Extracurricular Activities & Achievements(Required)Accepted file types: docx, doc, pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.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 Submission(Required)Accepted file types: docx, doc, pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.Essay should be typed, double-spaced, 2-3 pages in length, and respond to the following prompt: Successful missions often depend on the ability to work effectively as part of a team, especially under pressure. Share an experience where teamwork played a critical role in overcoming a challenge or achieving a goal. What was your role in the team, how did you contribute to its success, and what did you learn about collaboration and trust through the experience? Submission must be your own original work and include a thoughtful response on the topic. Cite any outside sources, if used. Δ
