Women's Army Corps Veterans Scholarship

The Women's Army Corps Veterans Association Scholarship has been established to recognize relatives of Army Service women.

This scholarship is based upon academic achievement and leadership as expressed through co-curricular activities and community involvement. Two (2) $1,500.00 scholarships will be given annually. The recipients are notified by mail or email. Upon notification your collage acceptance letter must be forwarded to the below address as checks are forwarded directly to your school of choice.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria:

1. Is a United States citizen.
2. Is Graduating from high school, showing academic promise, with a cumulative GPA of 5 on a 4.0 scale. Include a letter from the high school attending, with transcripts.
3. Applicants must plan to enroll as a full-time student at an accredited college or university in pursuit of a degree course of study.
4. Applicants must be a descendent of an Army female veteran (living or deceased) who has served or is serving in the U.S. Army, Army Reserve or Army National Guard whether direct or through marriage (descendent, step or adopted). Proof of female relative's military service must be provided.
5. Application material must be postmarked no later then midnight: 2 Feb in the (current) year in which the scholarship is presented.

The Scholarship Committee will use the following criteria for selection:

1. Academic achievement
2. Leadership, co-curricular activities and community
3. Biographical sketch
4. Recommendations

Application Process: The Application process encompasses five steps

1. Complete the Women's Army Corps Veterans' Association application form either by using fillable PDF or handwritten (Legible).
2. Attach an official 7-semester high school transcript.
3. Include three (3) letters of recommendation, one of which must be written by a teacher, counselor or principal.
4. Attach biographical sketch as directed on the application form.
5. Attach documentation of sponsor's military service.