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05-15-06, 02:09 PM
May 15, 2006
Apply to ThanksUSA scholarship by May 30

Times Staff

Applications must be postmarked by May 30 for the new ThanksUSA scholarship program for active-duty military spouses and children.

Scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000, and recipients will be selected on the basis of financial need, academic record and demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities.

Unlike other scholarship programs for the military community, this one is funded by taxpayer dollars, with $4 million appropriated by Congress in the 2006 Defense Appropriations Act. The scholarships are also funded by corporate and individual contributions.

The organization defines “active-duty military personnel” as those who have served on active duty for at least 180 days since Sept. 11, 2001, including all those who have been killed or wounded in action. Spouses and children of reserve members who have been activated to full-time duty and members of the National Guard who have been federalized and otherwise meet the requirements are also eligible. Applicants must submit evidence of active military duty to verify eligibility.

Applicants must plan to enroll full time in an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, vocational school or technical school; they must also have a 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. The scholarships are for undergraduate study only.

For more information, and to download the application, go to www.thanksusa.org.

Ellie