Revised 06/06

INSTRUCTIONS -- APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP GRANT

NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA AUXILIARY

THIS APPLICATION MUST BE:

Completed in full, as appropriate.
Neatly printed or typed (previous editions of this form are obsolete and will not be considered).
Returned to:
- Chairperson, Scholarship Committee
- National Guard Association of South Carolina Auxiliary
- One National Guard Road, Stop 36
- Columbia, SC 29201
Postmarked or received at the above address not later than 31 January 2007.

THIS APPLICATION MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY:

Latest available high school transcript (entering freshmen who have graduated within the last five (5) years) or fall college transcript (currently enrolled college students only).
Page one (front and back) of 2005 Federal Income Tax Form 1040, appropriately signed and a true copy of the form submitted to the Internal Revenue Service. To be considered as a dependent of a member, you must submit both your and your sponsor’s tax forms.
Financial disclosures required for all applicants.

ELIGIBILITY:

Must be an active member in good standing (dues paid up-to-date) of the National Guard Association of South Carolina Auxiliary or the dependent of a member in good standing.
Students pursuing Associate of Arts or Associate of Sciences (2 or 3 year program) degrees, undergraduate degrees and graduate degrees or enrolled in certified vocational programs may apply.
Students may be full or part time with a minimum or six (6) credit hours.
Students attending South Carolina and out-of-state colleges are eligible.
Maximum eligibility is four years. Applications must be made annually.
Scholarships will be based on academic excellence and/or need.

Please read and sign the following Certification and Pledge.

CERTIFICATION AND PLEDGE

I (we) hereby grant permission to have this application, tax records, high school and/or college academic records, and college financial records, pertaining to this application, reviewed by the NGASCA and/or any college listed on this form. I (we) will notify the NGASCA, in writing, of any change of address, college of attendance, financial information, etc. If an award is made, the funds will be used only for payment of necessary tuition and fees for attendance at an eligible college or university on a full or part time basis as defined by the Catalog or Registrar of the named school. Monies received will be applied to the fall semester or returned to the Auxiliary if semester is not completed.

The information submitted herewith is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, and as the applicant, I fully understand my obligation to maintain a level of academic standing and moral character that will reflect favorably upon the National Guard Association of the South Carolina Auxiliary.

SIGNATURES:

Student/Applicant: ________________________ Date: _________________________

NGASCA Sponsor: ________________________ Date: _________________________

Spouse: ________________________ Date: _________________________

If you wish to make any remarks concerning this application, you may use additional paper, if necessary.

APPLICATION

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP GRANT

NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA AUXILIARY

STATEMENT OF POLICY:

To be eligible to receive financial aid, the applicant must be a member in good standing or the dependent of a member in good standing of the National Guard Association of South Carolina Auxiliary. This application will be considered confidential and will only be used by the Scholarship Committee. All requested information must be included in order for your application to be processed and it must be neatly printed or typed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

I hereby apply for financial aid to assist in the payment of my education expenses at _________________________________________________ (institution of higher learning) for full or part time attendance during the 2007-2008 academic year.

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Name_ ___ Social Security #

(Last) (First) (Middle)

Home Address_ __ Telephone #_ (Street/Post Office Box)

City State ____ Zip Code_ _____________

Date of Birth: ________________ Married: _______ Number of Children: ___________

Are you related to an active, retired or a deceased National Guardsperson? If “yes”, answer the following:

Name of Guardsperson: __________________________________________________

Length of Service: ________________ Rank______________ ETS_______________

Unit_____________________________________ Commander___________________

Check one: Guardsperson is: ______Active _______Retired ________Deceased__________

Are you an Auxiliary member or the dependent of a member? Check one.

_ Member Auxiliary Membership since (Mandatory)

_________Dependent Name of Auxiliary Member_________________

Auxiliary Membership since _______ (Mandatory)

Name and address of hometown newspaper:

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COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP GRANT

NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA AUXILIARY

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE(ALL APPLICANTS)

High School____________________________________________________________

City and State_____________________________ Date of Graduation:______________

Class Standing: ________________out of a class of ________________.

High School Grade Average: ___________________________________

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) Scores (if applicable):

Verbal________________ Math_________________ Total_______________

HONORS AND SIGNIFICANT SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: (Limit to last four (4) years.)

Use additional paper is necessary.

______________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

SPECIAL SKILLS, WORK EXPERIENCE, AND PERSONAL INTERESTS: (Limit to last four (4) years. Use additional paper if necessary.

______________________________________________________________________________________

You may submit narrative explaining extenuating financial circumstances. Use additional paper if necessary.

________________________________________________________________________

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COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP GRANT

NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA AUXILIARY

Career or profession you intend to follow:______________________________________

ENTERING FRESHMEN APPLICANTS ONLY (Those who have graduated within the past 5 years.)

Entering Freshmen applicants must submit a copy of their high school transcript in order to be considered. (Any exceptions must be explained fully in the remarks section at the end of this application.)

CHECK ONE: My transcript is: ______ Attached to this application (preferred).

______ Being mailed by the high school to the same

address as this application, to arrive before the

deadline of 31 January, 2007.

UPPERCLASSMEN APPLICANTS ONLY:

Inclusive dates of attendance: From______________________to __________________________

Semester Hours Completed: __________ Expected Graduation Date:_________

Grade Point Ratio: Cumulative____________ Last Semester____________

Major___________________________________ Minor ___________________________

Upperclassmen must submit a copy of their most recent college transcripts in order to be considered.

CHECK ONE: My transcript is _______Attached to the application (preferred).

_______Being mailed before the deadline of 31

January 2007.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

The financial information given on this application is for (check one):

_______Applicant and Spouse.

_______Applicant and Parents (If you apply as a dependent of a member.)

_______Applicant Only

_______Spouse only.

APPLICATION

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP GRANT

NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA AUXILIARY

Number of household members (Head of household, spouse, and other dependents) ______________

Number of household members attending college ________________

ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME: (per attached federal income tax form(s) $______________________

(To be considered a dependent, you must submit your parents’ income and your own if you are employed.)

NON-TAXABLE INCOME: (as described below)

Social Security, VA Benefits, Child Support, Trusts, Tax-Free Bonds, Welfare, Unemployment, Non-Taxable Military Pay, Ministerial Allowances, Income Earned Out-of-State or any other income not included in adjusted gross income above.

$______________________

TOTAL INCOME: (adjusted gross income plus non-taxable income) $______________________

NOTE: Attach to this application a photocopy of the first page (front and back) of your 2004 Federal Income Tax Form 1040. This must be a true copy of the form submitted to the tax authorities.

List additional financial assistance with amount(s) that you will receive or expect to receive during the same academic year for which you are applying for this scholarship.

SCNG Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)____________________________________________________

Other_________________________________________________________________________________

Have you previously received financial assistance from the NGASC Auxiliary or the National Guard Association of South Carolina Scholarship Foundation?_________________

If “yes”, give the dates and amounts:______________________________________________

PROJECTED BUDGET FOR THE 2007-2008 ACADEMIC YEAR:

Tuition: _________________ Books: ___________________ Fees: ______________________

Commuting Costs: __________________ Other:_____________________________________

Total: __________________________

Additional Remarks:

______________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

(Use additional paper if necessary.)

FOR ADDITIONAL COPIES OF THIS APPLICATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE NGASC OFFICE AT (803)254-8456 OR 1-800-822-3235. REMEMBER: DEADLINE IS 31 JANUARY 2007.