SPORT CLIPS HELP A HERO SCHOLARSHIP Background: Sport Clips and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) have partnered together since 2007 to help America’s heroes connect with their loved ones through free phone calls provided by VFW Operation Uplink™. As our troops are coming home and entering the civilian workforce, Sport Clips is expanding our support for service members, veterans and their families. It’s our way of saying “Thank you for your service”. Purpose: Consistent with Sport Clips’ dedication to helping our veterans and their families as they return home, Sport Clips and the VFW have partnered to provide the Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship program. These scholarships for tuition and fees will help to provide military members and veterans with the financial assistance they need to complete their educational goals without incurring excessive student loan debt.
Scholarships up to $5,000 will be awarded Limited to one per family Applications for the 2014 calendar are currently being accepted Scholarships will be awarded starting January 1, 2014 Scholarships must be used by the end of the upcoming school year for which you are applying or they will become null and void Scholarships will be paid directly to accredited schools
Eligibility: Scholarship applicant must: 1. Be a citizen of the United States; 2. Be active duty, retired or honorably discharged, or a member of the National Guard or Reserve; 3. Have completed Basic Training and follow-on training (Advanced Individual Training, Technical school, etc.); 4. Have a military rank of E-5 or below; 5. Demonstrate a need for financial assistance; 6. Participate in, be accepted to or currently enrolled in a VA approved program or school at an accredited postsecondary institution; 7. If selected, authorize the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Sport Clips to announce and publish award of your scholarship. All materials submitted may be used for promotional purposes without further consent from the applicant.
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SPORT CLIPS HELP A HERO 2014 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS FULL LEGAL NAME: First:_________________________Middle Initial: _____________________Last:__________________________ Social Security Number: ________________________ Date of Birth: _____________________ (MM/DD/YYYY)
PERMANENT MAILING ADDRESS: Address:__________________________________________________________ Apt #:_______________________ City:________________________ State:_____(Drop Down) Zip Code:___________ Cell Phone: ________________ Home Phone: ________________ Email Address:______________________________ *We can’t accept a .mil address! MILITARY SERVICE: Branch of Service(Drop Down): Army Status(Drop Down): Active Duty
Marines
Guard
Navy
Reserves
Air Force
Coast Guard
Veteran
Military Pay Grade(Drop down): E5 and below list Date of military separation: ___________________ Were you awarded a purple heart? Y/N Were you medically retired? Y/N Will you or are you currently receiving GI Bill benefits? Y/N If yes, which type will you or do you currently receive: ___Ch 30 ___Ch 35 ___Ch 1606 ___Ch 1607 ___Post 9/11 (what percentage will you receive? ____% ) Name of school and program that you have been accepted to or are currently participating or enrolled in: Type of school(Drop Down): Certification Program
Trade/Technical School
Degree(Drop Down):
Certification
Associates
Status(Drop Down):
Full Time
Diploma
2/4-Year College Graduate School
Undergraduate
Graduate
Part Time
Estimated tuition and fees per semester/or trade program: $______________________ Program: _________________________________________________________________________________ School Name: ______________________________________________________________________________ Street Address: _______________________________________________________________________________ City: ____________________________________________ State: ________ Zip Code: _____________________ Telephone: ___________________ Fax: __________________ Website:_________________________________
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Short Essay: In fewer than 500 words, describe how the skills you gained during your military service and this scholarship will help you attain your future career goals: Type Text Here:
REQUIRED ITEMS CHECK LIST: _____ COMPLETED APPLICATION
_____ ESSAY 500 WORDS OR LESS
_____ DD214
_____ FAFSA STUDENT AID REPORT (SAR)
*Statement affidavit that all the information provided is true and agreement/authorization to publication of scholarship news by Sport Clips and VFW. (Will be provided by Sport Clips) Applicant’s Digital Signature and Date
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