2012 WAVES NATIONAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP:

This year's scholarship is named for YNCM Anna Der-Vartanian, the first female in any service to be promoted to E-9, the highest enlisted pay grade. Master Chief passed away 4 August 2011. One $1,500 scholarship will be available to a relative, male or female, of a sea service woman. The essay topic is "How My Service Changed My Life".

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. Applicants: Mark out all references to social security or service numbers on DD214 and high school transcripts.

3. The essay competition is open to high school seniors or college students.

4. The essay must be written on the 2012 topic and shall include documented evidence of research and an interview with a female veteran. Applicants may contact one of the veterans' organizations, i.e., DAV, VFW, AL, etc., to interview a woman veteran.


5. Each essay must be the applicant's own work and shall consist of 1,000 to 1,500 words.

6. Entries must be postmarked by March 9, 2012, with no exception.

Mail OR email your application along with required documents to:

Scholarship Contest Chairperson, Betty Hand
5128 Sammy Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Hand.craftylady@gmail.com
You may download an application at: www.womenofthewaves.com <http://www.womenofthewaves.com/>
Attached documents via email will be accepted.


http://www.uscg.mil/hq/capemay/Education/doc/WAVES-scholarship.pdf