The General Jim and Pat Boswell Merit Scholarship Program Application Information
General Jim and Pat Boswell Merit Scholarship Program funds are limited; therefore, scholarships
are based strictly on merit. The scholarships are awarded for academic excellence, leadership,
and demonstrated achievement. Remember, scholarships are not an entitlement, nor does receiving
one guarantee its continuation for subsequent years.
General Information:
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Scholarships for "Children of the Regiment" are awarded annually to children of current
dues-paying members (Regular or Life) of the 7th Infantry Regiment Association to attend post
secondary school on a full time basis for the entire academic year as undergraduate-level students.
Students must apply each year. They may reapply and re-compete every year for an annual scholarship,
but are limited to receiving four scholarships from the 7th Infantry Regiment Association.
Applications must be typed, readable, complete, and must include the following:
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A General Jim and Pat Boswell Merit Scholarship Application Form,
Upcoming Academic Year, e-mailed NLT April 30th of the Current
Academic Year.
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Transcript(s)/Grades, e-mailed NLT April 30th of the Current
Academic Year.
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Three Letters of Reference, e-mailed NLT April 30th
of the Current Academic Year.
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Signed Privacy Statement,
mailed NLT April 30th of the Current Academic Year.
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Typed resume listing goals, achievements, activities, clubs,
organizations, community service, etc., e-mailed NLT April
30th of the Current Academic Year.
Transcripts/Grades:
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To be considered for an award, the minimum acceptable secondary
cumulative GPA is 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale).
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High school seniors must send first semester senior year report card that depicts a cumulative
GPA and class standing, if provided by that school.
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For those already attending college, provide Official Transcript(s) of all college grades,
including the previous semester grades that depicts semester GPA and cumulative GPA.
The submission deadline is April 30th of the Current Academic Year.
Complete packets, to include transcripts and/or notarized letters
from the Institution's registrar, must be in by April 30th.
All transcripts and reports of grades must show the student's name
and social security number as part of the printed report.
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Must be read, signed, and dated by both the student and the sponsoring Member, if alive; if
the Member is deceased, the surviving parent or legal guardian will sign. If unusual
circumstances preclude the Member's signature (such as deployment or incapacity), provide
details for the Association's consideration. If signed by other than the Member, include a
copy of the Power of Attorney.
Timetable:
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30 April of the Current Academic Year: Complete scholarship
applications must be e-mailed to the Association with a clearly readable postmark dated not
later than April 30. E-Mail applications are desirable and preferred. Transcripts may be \
e-mailed or mailed with the application, or separately, but must also meet the April 30,
postmark deadline.
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1 June of the Current Academic Year: Award letters mailed to applicants.
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NLT 1 August of the Current Academic Year: Scholarship Checks mailed.
Administration:
- Assemble the required documents in the following order:
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Scholarship application
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Transcript/Report of Grades
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Resume which lists goals, achievements, activities, clubs, organizations, etc.
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Application packets received after April 30th, and not clearly
postmarked or dated as of that date or earlier, will not be
considered. This includes those returned due to
insufficient postage or as incomplete and not subsequently postmarked
by April 30th.
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The Application
is now available as a interactive PDF which will automatically be e-mailed
to the Scholarship Chairman. Resumes and letters of reference (must include
name, address, phone number, and e-mail address of person
writing the letter of reference) must be e-mailed to Ernie Jackson.
The Privacy
Statement must be mailed.
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The Privacy Statement
must be mailed to 7th Infantry Regiment Association Scholarship Program,
c/o David Spanburg, PO Box 3181, Merrifield, VA 22116.
Scholarship recipients will be asked to submit a brief written progress report to the Chairman
of the Scholarship Committee at the end of the academic year.
Disclaimer:
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The 7th Infantry Regiment Association assumes no responsibility for applications or supporting
documentation not received by this office or not received in a timely manner. We do not assume
responsibility for items mailed to this address with insufficient postage and subsequently returned
to the applicant by the postal service. All correspondence to the student will be sent to the
address listed on the application until a change is received to the contrary. We assume no
responsibility for undelivered letters from the 7th Infantry Regiment Association to the applicant.
All changes to information furnished to the 7th Infantry Regiment Association must be submitted
in writing (e- mail preferred).
