TEAM
BLISS
Spring 2010 Merit Scholarship
Application and Directions
1. Team Bliss Merit Scholarships
are awarded to eligible applicants planning to enroll or enrolled in two-year college (resident or online), four-year college
or university (resident or online) or vocational school in accordance with the rules and regulations established herein. Team
Bliss Scholarships are for spouses and children of active-duty or retired service members of any rank whose sponsor lives,
or is assigned, in the Fort Bliss area. These scholarships are sponsored by the Fort Bliss Officer, Civilian & Spouse
Association (FBOCSA). Applications will be reviewed anonymously by a special Selection Committee, based on the student’s
academic record, job record, volunteer work, participation in community-based activities, letters of recommendation and a
brief essay. Financial need is not considered.
2. Scholarships will
be awarded in each of three categories. Minimum awards will be $1,000.
3. Rules:
a. ***Active duty and retired service members are NOT eligible to apply for Team Bliss scholarships.
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b. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of
2.5.
c. Applicants who receive full-tuition scholarships
or appointments to attend a service academy must withdraw their application and forfeit any Team Bliss Scholarship award.
e. No applicant may receive a total of more than two Team Bliss scholarships from the FBOCSA Scholarship
Fund. The scholarships may be in any combination of categories.
4.
Recipients of merit scholarships will be notified by May 15, 2010 of their award and invited to a scholarship award presentation
hosted by the FBOCSA.
5. Funding procedures
a. Scholarship awards will be mailed directly for deposit in the student's tuition account IAW the
educational institution's scholarship process.
b.
Final disposition of merit scholarship monies will be made by August 1, 2010, and must be used by May 31, 2011, or the money
will be returned to FBOCSA.
6. Deadline: The completed application
and all supporting documents must be postmarked by midnight April 2, 2010 to be considered. Applications can be completed
using word-processing programs. Handwritten applications are highly discouraged.
7. Questions concerning the FBOCSA scholarship program or application process may be directed to the Scholarship
Chairperson, Milya Nesrala by e-mailing bliss.scholarships@gmail.com Military Family Liaisons and high school guidance counselors should have eligible students request an application by e-mailing
bliss.scholarships@gmail.com.
8. Mailing address for completed
applications: FBOCSA Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 6128
Fort Bliss, TX 79906
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Spring 2010 MERIT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
Application Instructions
All Applicants Must Submit:
- A
photocopy of both sides of the applicant’s valid Uniformed Services ID and front of sponsor’s
military ID
- Official high school or college/university transcript(s), as applicable.
Transcripts must be mailed directly from the educational institution or should have the official registrar’s unbroken
seal on the envelope. Unofficial transcripts or copies will NOT be accepted.
- Completed
scholarship application (6 pages, including essay)
- Completed Volunteer Verification
- Two (2) sealed letters of recommendation completed by persons unrelated to you
who will attest to your motivation, character, and integrity. Must be mailed directly by the recommender and at least one
should be from a teacher, mentor or academic advisor.
General:
- All application materials must be postmarked by midnight, April 2, 2010.
- Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
- The application
should be filled out using a word-processing program and printed for submission. Handwritten applications are HIGHLY
DISCOURAGED.
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Scholarship
Category: Check appropriate box
| | Team Bliss High School Senior (for 2008 high school graduates) - Applicant’s
parent/guardian/sponsor must be an active-duty service member assigned to, or retired service member living in the Fort Bliss
area. Applicant must be planning to attend the educational program full time. | | | Team Bliss College Student (for students currently in at least their second year of
college) - Applicant’s parent/guardian/sponsor must be an active-duty service member assigned to, or retired service
member living in the Fort Bliss area. Applicant must be enrolled in the educational program full time. | | | Team Bliss Spouse - Applicant must
be the spouse of an active-duty service member assigned to, or retired service member living in the Fort Bliss area. Applicants
may be enrolled part time and may be either starting or continuing their education. |
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| Personal Information |
| Last (Family) Name | First (Given) Name | Middle Name (if any) |
| Mailing Address | City | State | ZIP Code | Email |
| Sponsor’s Name | Home Phone Number | Rank | Sponsor’s Unit | Unit Location (City/State) |
FBOCSA USE ONLY
| App# | Date recd | Ref1 recd | Ref2
recd | Other materials | Incomplete |
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Educational Data |
| Current Enrollment: Name of High School/College/University |
| GPA on 4.0 scale (2.5 GPA minimum) | Beginning Year | Expected Graduation Date (month & year) |
| Current or Intended College/University Major |
| What degree are you, or will you be ,pursuing: (Please place
a check in the appropriate box) | Associate/Vocational ☐ | Bachelor ☐ | Master’s ☐ | Doctorate
☐ | SAT or ACT score (if taken)
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| Name of College/University you will be enrolled at during the 2008-2009 school year, or the names
of your top 3 colleges applied to: |
| Major/field of study | Beginning Year | Expected Graduation Date (month & year) |
| College/University Major |
| Reference Letters |
| Two letters of recommendation are required. One of the letters should be from a school faculty
member who is familiar with your academic performance. The second should be from a work supervisor, or supervisor from a volunteer
or extracurricular activity. Faculty recommendations must be on institution letterhead. Distance learning students may
submit two professional/character references if they are not able to obtain a faculty recommendation. References should state
the source of personal knowledge and comment on your leadership, service, achievement and character. Each letter of
recommendation must be signed and sent directly to FBOCSA by the person making the recommendation. Please indicate below who
will be providing your reference letters. |
| Ref1 Name
| Institution Name |
| Dept Name | Telephone | Email |
| Ref2 Name | Institution Name |
| Dept Name | Telephone | Email |
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Additional Information: Please use this page to provide any additional information or
extenuating circumstances you feel may be pertinent to your application that you would like to bring to the attention of the
Selection Committee (i.e. deployments, multiple moves during high school, family or financial situations that have
prevented you from working, volunteering or participating in extracurricular activities). The information
should be typed on this page only, at least 1.5-spaced, in Arial, 10 pt. type.
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Essay Question – Choose a challenge you experienced
in your life being a military family member, explain how you overcame it and what you learned from it that will help you in
the future. The response should be typed on this page only, at least 1.5-spaced, in Arial, 10 pt. type.
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Applicant/Sponsor Certification/Permission |
I hereby certify that all information submitted on this application is
true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. By submitting this application, I authorize my high school/college/university
to make available to FBOCSA information concerning my academic records.
I
understand that all applications will be evaluated on educational achievement, related activities, and the essay submission,
and that scholarships will be awarded based on merit. Submission of an application in no way guarantees that a scholarship
will be awarded. I understand that my application will not be considered if it is incomplete or submitted after the
April 2, 2010 deadline. Furthermore, if I accept appointment to a service academy, I must withdraw my application for an FBOCSA
Merit Scholarship or forfeit any FBOCSA scholarship I may have been selected to receive. |
Applicant’s Signature |
Date |
Sponsor’s Signature |
Date
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| To be eligible for consideration, applications must be postmarked by midnight April 2, 2010 |
| Mail applications
to: FBOCSA Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 6128
Fort Bliss
TX 79906 | | Questions?
E-mail Milya Nesrala at Bliss.Scholarships@gmail.com |
| Volunteer Verification |
| To the best of my knowledge, I hereby verify that the applicant has completed a minimum of 20 volunteer community
service hours as required by the FBOCSA Scholarship Committee. |
| Endorser’s Name and Title | Signature and Date |
| Telephone
| Email | Institution/Activity Name |
| Complete Mailing Address |
If mailed directly by the endorsing official, this document must be postmarked by midnight,
April 2, 2009 in order for the application to be considered for a FBOCSA Merit Scholarship.
Mail applications to:
FBOCSA Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 6128
Fort Bliss TX 79906
