NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION OF INDIANA

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1 1 November National Guard Association of Indiana (NGAI) Educational Grant Applicants Promoting the Indiana National Guard since 1964 The purpose of the National Guard Association of Indiana, Inc. (NGAI) is to promote the growth and development of the Indiana Army and Air National Guard, foster friendship and cooperation among the Officers and Enlisted Personnel of the National Guard and provide services that will provide for a better quality of life for its members and their dependents. Embodied in our purpose are the following goals: Service to members. Promote legislative actions to benefit members of NGAI and the Indiana National Guard. Improve capabilities of the Indiana National Guard. Establish and maintain relations with other similar organizations. Promote and support National Security. Foster and improve the National Guard of Indiana and the National Guard of the United States as a component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Preserve and perpetuate the history and traditions of the National Guard of Indiana. Ensure the continuity and long life of Army and Air National Guard units within the State of Indiana. Promote and support National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) and The Enlisted Association of the United States (EANGUS) in their efforts to improve the life, education and welfare of the National Guard. To further the educational opportunities of Service Members and their families and to support educational, literary or scientific activities, including the granting of educational grants to annual and life members of the National Guard Association of Indiana and their dependents. Thank you for taking the time to apply for the NGAI 2015 Educational Grant. Please complete the entire application as incomplete applications may automatically remove you from grant consideration. Our contact information is listed below. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions. National Guard Association of Indiana (NGAI) Educational Grant Committee Page 1 of 7

2 GENERAL INFORMATION The Educational Grants offered by the National Guard Association of Indiana (NGAI) are open to all Indiana National Guard members and their dependents who meet the eligibility requirements. Eligibility Requirements: Must be a member of the Indiana National Guard or their dependent, or Must be a retired member of the Indiana National Guard or their dependent The Indiana National Guard member or retired member must be a member of NGAI in good standing. Good standing requires that dues are paid in full at the time the application is submitted. Must be attending an accredited university or institution School Time Frame: The 2015 grant covers a full school year from Fall of 2015 to Spring of Application Deadline: All applications must be received by the National Guard Association of Indiana by 15 March Applications received after that date will only be accepted if the mailed application is postmarked before midnight 15 March Applications may be dropped off at the office until 1600 hours on 15 March 2015; fax to ; or to membership@ngai.net. If sending via , please note the size of the file may pose a problem. Make sure you receive confirmation the and attachments were received. Grant Recipient Information: Grant recipients will be announced at the NGAI Annual Conference at French Lick, Indiana on 25 April Recipient letters will be mailed the following week. Grant checks will be distributed at the 16 th Annual NGAI Car Show in Indianapolis, Indiana on 27 June Special Considerations: Please read through the entire application before you begin filling out the application. We have included a checklist below. Please make sure you have completed all the requirements prior to submission. NGAI Contact Information: Please contact the NGAI office if you have any questions. We are located at Stout Field at 2002 S Holt Road, Building #8, Indianapolis, IN Office hours are Monday through Friday 8 am to 4 pm (0800 to 1600). Our telephone number is or Application Checklist/Criteria: The application process includes several components and criteria. A checklist is included to assist you in this process. Incomplete applications may not be considered. Note: if there are extenuating circumstances regarding an incomplete application submission, include an explanation and the educational grant committee will review the circumstances. IMPORTANT: Please send all documentation in one envelope or as one pdf file. Partial, incomplete or multiple submissions (one application sent in multiple parts) will NOT be accepted. The applicant must send transcripts as part of the application packet. Individual transcripts sent directly to NGAI will NOT be accepted. Page 2 of 7

3 APPLICANT INFORMATION Please select one of the following: (please check appropriate box) Guard Member Dependent Applicant Name: Street Address: City: State: Zip Code: Day Telephone: ( ) Evening Telephone: ( ) Address: Guard Member Rank/Pay Grade: Guard Member Unit of Assignment: Are you a previous NGAI Grant recipient: Yes No If yes, year(s) received: Are you currently receiving the National Guard Supplemental Grant: Yes No Are you currently utilizing Federal Tuition Assistance: Yes No SPONSOR INFORMATION (Complete only if you are applying as a dependent of a Guard Member) Sponsor (Guard Member) Name: Rank/Pay Grade: Street Address: City: State: Zip Code: Day Telephone: ( ) Evening Telephone: ( ) Address: Unit of Assignment (if retired, last Unit): Page 3 of 7

4 APPLICANT FINANCIAL INFORMATION Are you a dependent for tax purposes? Yes No Applicant Prior year taxable income: $ Applicant Projected individual contribution: $ Parent s Prior year taxable income: $ Anticipated Annual parental contribution: $ Are you receiving other scholarships/grants (if so, provide details to include amount and school year(s)): What is the financial need based upon (projected expense): APPLICANT ESSAY Describe the educational program you intend to pursue and the goals you plan to attain. State how you intend to use your higher education and the projected benefit to your family, community, and country. The committee will consider academics, commitment/desire to achieve, extra-curricular activities, accomplishments and goals, and potential financial need. Please cover all of these major points in the essay. The suggested length of the essay is two (2) typed, double-spaced pages. Page 4 of 7

5 SCHOLASTIC HISTORY High School Attended: City and State of High School: Date graduated from High School: College to which admitted: College address: College telephone number (if known): Year (Freshman, Sophomore, etc.): Major: Status: (Full-time = 12+hrs, ¾ time = 9 11 hrs, ½ time = 6 8 hrs, less than half time = 5 or fewer hours) SAT score or ACT score (if taken): Scholastic Honors: LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION Each application packet should include two (2) signed and dated Letters of Recommendation for the applicant. one from an educational institution you have attended one from a non-family community member Each letter should make specific references to the applicant s character and activities in the educational institution and/or community. Page 5 of 7

6 EXTRA CURRICULAR ACCOMPLISHMENTS: (Must include documentation for listed items) Document all extra-curricular activities in which you have participated: Athletic/sports (high school, college, intramural, etc.) Community Involvement (volunteer work) Community Activities (church groups, school clubs, etc.) Leadership Roles (athletic, government, military, etc.) Employment/work Please provide detailed information on each applicable extra-curricular activity you have been involved in the last 5 years. Please provide pertinent documentation to support each activity. High School Sports/College Sports: Intermural Sports: Community Involvement: Athletic Leadership: Community/Civic Leadership: Student Government: Military/Leadership: Employment/Work: Page 6 of 7

7 APPLICANT CHECKLIST: I have attached the following: Yes No Application, 5 pages including this checklist Yes No Application Essay, 2 typed, double-spaced pages Yes No Copy of high school or college transcripts Yes No Letter of Acceptance from college/university (if not currently attending) Yes No Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Testing (ACT) scores, if taken Yes No Documentation of Extracurricular Activities Yes No Two (2) dated Letters of Recommendation, one from an educational institution, and one from a non-family community member ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Signed: Date: I understand that my application and all required documentation must be received by the National Guard Association of Indiana no later than 15 March 2015 and that I or my sponsor (guard member) is a current member in good standing in the National Guard Association of Indiana. Failure to attach any of the required application items could lower the overall consideration of my application. I hereby certify that the information given on the application is complete and accurate. I understand that I am responsible for having forwarded to the National Guard Association of Indiana all required items in one complete package. I fully understand that the National Guard Association of Indiana has the right to cancel all benefits of this program if irregularities are verified. I also understand that I must enroll in and complete the school term or refund the full or pro-rated amount. If awarded a grant, authorization is given to the National Guard Association of Indiana to verify completion of the school term. SEND APPLICATIONS TO: Educational Grant Committee Attn: Linda Harshbarger National Guard Association of Indiana 2002 S. Holt Rd, Bldg #8 Indianapolis, IN Page 7 of 7