Child of an American Veteran Scholarship
Apply for ScholarshipScholarship Organization
Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD
Award Amount
$1,500 (min), $1,500 (max)
Available
June 15, 2018
Deadline
December 15, 2018Class Standing
Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Majors
Any
GPA
3.00
Eligibility Requirements
Application for this scholarship is open to any student who meets the following criteria:
The legal child (natural or adoptive) of a veteran of any branch of U.S. military service (U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard) who is either a:
S. high school senior with a cumulative GPA of 3.0.or
S. student currently attending or enrolled in an accredited community college or undergraduate degree program with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
Application Process
We strongly encourage any student who meets the above criteria to apply for the 2018 Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD Child of an American Veteran Scholarship. To apply, click the link below and submit the following information.
Completed scholarship application. Fill out the form on this page.
Proof of parent’s veteran status. If submitting a document with any sensitive information (e.g., SSN), please submit a redacted copy. The following serve as proof of veteran status:
VA disability benefits summary letter
DD214
Military discharge certificate
Current transcript.
If currently enrolled in college, submit a transcript demonstrating a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
It not currently enrolled in college, submit a current high school transcript demonstrating a GPA of 3.0 or higher AND a copy of the college/university acceptance letter proving intent to enroll.
500-word essay. Please answer one of the following prompts:
How did growing up in a military family inspire your education and career aspirations
What advice would you give to a younger child growing up in a military family?
What do you believe is the single most important thing our society can do to help veterans and their families?
Applications must comply with all instructions as well as the Scholarship Terms & Conditions.