Huebner Scholarships

The Society of the 1st Infantry Division was founded in 1919 and has been in continuous operation ever since. It is composed of Soldiers who served with the Big Red One in World War I, World War II, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf, during the Cold War/Peacetime, in Iraq and Afghanistan. It’s a dynamic, rapidly expanding family of 1st Infantry Division veterans who are justifiably PROUD of their service with the Army’s oldest and most renowned division, the famous Big Red One.

• Huebner-College and University
• Huebner-Trade and Technical Schools (NEW CATEGORY)

Huebner Scholarships, named for Lieutenant General Clarence L. Huebner, who commanded the Big Red One during World War II, are competitive scholarships for children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of former members of the Division as well as children of active-duty 1st Infantry Division soldiers and attached units.

Huebner-Trade and Technical Schools

Eligibility-Trade and Technical Schools 

High school seniors who have maintained their GPA and have a technical background.  The school must be accredited and can be multi-year program.  Each applicant will be judged based on their accomplishments and the school they wish to attend.

Amount

The scholarship amount will be based on the tuition and not exceed $15,00 over four years. If your accredited school is less than the scholarship amount you will only receive up to your tuition cost and supply costs.  All checks are payable to the institution.

Selection Criteria

The scholarship award will be based on the applicant’s GPA, career objectives and insight gained on your Essay of your choice of occupation.

Trade and Technical Process

The 1st Infantry Division Foundation has the mission of awarding scholarships to the most deserving high school students of 1ID veterans. This scholarship program is made possible by generous donations of members and friends of the 1st Infantry Division.  This is a new program which we are very excited about to continue our program to help educate the next generation.

Instructions.  Please provide the following information:

1. Completed application, if it is incomplete, it will not be accepted.
2. Essay: In your own words why, you have chosen this particular occupation or field.  (Approximately 150 works)
3. Copy of your most recent transcript of you high school credits and from your vocational school if you are attending one.
4. Letter of acceptance from your trade or technical school.
5. 2 letters of recommendation from anyone other than relatives.  It can be a guidance counselor, teacher or employer.
6. Proof of your parents (or grandparents) service with the division.

Check online for the Trade and Technical School application

Mail to;

1st Infantry Division Foundation

PO Box 607

Ambler, PA  19002