|
WAVES NATIONAL 2010 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Two $1,500 scholarships are available to relatives, male or female, of a sea services woman. The names of the two scholarships and their topics for 2010 are: 1. The WAVES National Scholarship, named for HMCS Pam Branum, the essay topic is "The Role of Female Corpsmen in the Sea Services". and 2. The Anne Marie Bianchi-Gagnon Scholarship, the essay topic is "Women at Sea - What It Takes to Succeed". PLEASE FOLLOW THE RULES. In the past, several entrants have been disqualified because they did not follow the rules. 1. Eligibility is open to any female or male relative of a SEA SERVICE WOMAN who has served or is currently serving in the Navy, Coast Guard or Marine Corps or their reserve components. The relative may be by birth, legal adoption or marriage. Documented proof of eligibility of the sea service woman’s honorable discharge OR her present status in the military must be included with the application. Documented Proof of eligibility is a legible copy of her form DD214 discharge certificate or a copy of her current military ID card. Applications will not be considered if this PROOF OF ELIGIBILITY is not submitted. 2. The essay competitions are open to high school seniors or college students. The student may enter one or both scholarship competitions. 3. Each essay must be written on the 2010 topic and shall include documented evidence of research. 4. Each essay must be the applicant's own work and shall consist of 1,000 to 1,500 words. 5. Entries must be postmarked by March 14, 2010, with no exception. Mail OR email your application along with required documents to: Diane S. Turcotte Scholarship Contest Chairperson P.O. Box 152, Skowhegan, Maine 04976 diane.turcotte30@gmail.com You can fill out and save the scholarship application online and then email or mail it with the completed essay to the above address. Click here or on the top link to fill out the scholarship application: |
