Friends of Civil Affairs Scholarship



FOCA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Today’s Date:_________________________________

Applicant’s Name:_________________________________________________

(LAST) (FIRST) (MIDDLE)

Military Sponsor’s Name:__________________________________________

(LAST) (FIRST) (MIDDLE)

Work Phone Number:______________ Home Phone Number:____________

Home Address:_____________________________________________________

(Street) (City) (State) (ZIP Code)

Applicant Email Address: ________________________________________________________

Military Sponsor Formerly assigned to (Circle one): 95th CA BDE (A) 91st CA BN (A)

92nd CA BN (A) 96th CA BN (A) 97th CA BN (A) 98th CA BN (A) 85th CA BDE 80th CA BN

81st CA BN 82nd CA BN 83rd CA BN 84th CA BN 3/1 SWTG (A)

Scholarship Applying For: ____Merit Based ____Needs Based (FAFSA Required, Dependent Child Only) ____Both (FAFSA Required)

Dates in CA units: (if more than 2 tours list most current)

From ______ To ______

From ______ To ______

Highest Education Level:________ Current GPA:_____

Institutions to which you have applied/intend to apply: check if you have been accepted (if more than 4 add attachment page)

1st choice______________________________________________ _____Accepted

2nd choice______________________________________________ _____Accepted

3rd choice______________________________________________ _____Accepted

4th choice______________________________________________ _____Accepted

Extra-Curricular Activities: List all organizations or activities in which you have participated. For example: Student government, athletics or clubs. Organization or activity

Organization or activity ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Leadership: List leadership positions to which you were elected, appointed, volunteered or employed.

Organization, club or activity Year Leadership position

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List all honors and awards you have received. For example: academic, sports, community service or clubs.

Name of Honor(s) Year

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Community Service: List all volunteer activities in which you have participated without pay. For example: mentoring/tutoring, work in community organizations, church activities and FRG.

Organization Year Total Hours Indicate if Assigned Name & number

Or Event wk/mth/yr or Self-initiated contact person

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Work Experience: List jobs (Last 3 maximum) that you have held.

Company Time Period Weekly Hours Worked Supervisor Contact Information

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Signature: _________________________________Date_________________

Scholarship applications for 2020 must be received not later than May 14, 2020.

Send completed application to:

Friends of Civil Affairs

Attn: FOCA Scholarship Committee

P.O. Box 71147

Fort Bragg, NC 28307

Or email to civilaffairs95@

Enclosures:

1. Up to three (3) signed Letters of Recommendation (professor, teacher, community leader, military leader, mentor, etc)

2. Essay

3. FAFSA (If applying for Needs Based/Both

FOCA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Scholarship Application Letter of Recommendation (EXAMPLE)

MEMORANDUM FOR Friends of Civil Affairs Scholarship Committee

SUBJECT: Letter of Recommendation

1. This is an example of a letter of recommendation for applicants applying for a FOCA Scholarship. Each FOCA Scholarship application may include up to three (3) signed letters of recommendation.

2. All letters will be typed, single spaced, and no longer than one page.

3. Use the applicant’s name in the body of the letter. Additionally, provide your relationship to the applicant in the body of the letter along with a contact phone number and/or email address.

4. Consider the applicant’s ability to complete his or her proposed program of study by evaluating the following areas: intellectual promise, motivation, leadership, potential, integrity, and responsibility.

5. All letters of recommendation must be signed and included as part of the complete application package. Applicants will not receive credit for letters that are not signed.

FOCA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Scholarship Application Essay

MEMORANDUM FOR Friends of Civil Affairs Scholarship Committee

SUBJECT: Scholarship Application Essay

1. Each applicant will submit an essay outlining his or her reasons for applying for the FOCA Scholarship.

2. Applicants will address their education plans, ambitions, goals, and any personal attributes or experiences they feel will enable them to reach their stated goals.

3. The essay will be typed, single spaced, and no longer than one (1) page.

4. The applicant’s signature on Enclosure 1 certifies that the essay was completed by the applicant.

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Enclosure 1

Enclosure 2

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