American Division Veterans Association

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American Division Veterans Association

3839 Ols Savannah Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Ph: (269)372-2129
E-mail [email protected]
URL: http://www.americal.org

American Division Veterans Association Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide college and vocational scholarships to the children and grandchildren, including those by adoption, of current and deceased ADVA members, provided the deceased member held good membership standing at the time of death, and to any child or adopted child of an American Division soldier who was killed or died while on active duty with the division. Focus: History, Military. Qualif.: An applicant must be a high school graduate and planning to attend college. Criteria: Recipients will be selected based on financial need.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicant must submit a letter from the sponsor attesting to the applicant's eligibility according to ADVA Scholarship Fund Purpose and By-Laws; a letter of admission from the applicant's college or vocational school of choice; a letter from the applicant's high school principal attesting to the applicant's character if applicant is attending or has graduated from high school; two letters of recommendation from current teachers concerning the applicant's progress in current classes or subjects; a photocopy of the applicant's high school or college transcript; a detailed statement of the applicant's academic accomplishments, extracurricular activities, and community service involvement; an applicant must submit a 200-300 word essay on subjects pertaining to American Division history, national pride, loyalty to the nation, and patriotism. Contact: Mr. Bob Short 3839 Old Savannah Drive Kalamazoo MI 49009; 269-372-2192; [email protected]

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