Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD Child of an American Veteran Scholarship

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
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:

• high school senior with a cumulative GPA of 3.0.or
• student currently attending or enrolled in an accredited community college or undergraduate degree program with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Completed scholarship application.
• Proof of parent’s veteran status. If submitting a document with any sensitive information (e.g., SSN), please submit a redacted copy. One of the following examples can serve as proof of veteran status:VA disability benefits summary letter, DD214, or 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. (maximum) 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?

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