Virginia Army/Air National Guard Enlisted Association Scholarship

Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 10/1/2024

Closes: 12/31/2024

Virginia Army/Air National Guard Enlisted Association Scholarship provides financial assistance to members of the Virginia Army/Air National Guard Enlisted Association (VaA/ANGEA) and their families who are interested in attending college in any state.

Win up to

$5,000

Essay Required: No
Need-Based: Yes
Merit-Based: No
Website

Requirements

This program is open to 1) enlisted soldiers or enlisted airmen currently serving as a member of the Virginia National Guard (VNG) who are also a member of the VaA/ANGEA; 2) retired enlisted soldiers or retired enlisted airmen of the VNG who are also a member of the VaA/ANGEA; 3) spouses of current enlisted soldiers or enlisted airmen of the VNG who are also a member of the VaA/ANGEA; 4) spouses of retired enlisted soldiers or retired enlisted airmen of the VNG who are also a member of the VaA/ANGEA; and 5) dependents of current or retired enlisted soldiers or airmen of the VNG (a copy of the dependency decree may be required) who are also a member of the VaA/ANGEA. Applicants must submit a copy of their school transcript (high school or college), a letter with specific facts about their desire to continue their education and their need for assistance, 3 letters of recommendation, a letter of academic reference, and a photocopy of their VaA/ANGEA membership card.

Selection is based on academics (15 points), personal statement (15 points), letters of recommendation (16 points), school involvement (15 points), community involvement (15 points), responsibility (15 points), and financial need (9 points).