ALCOAST 028/18 - JAN 2018 2018 COAST GUARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP OPEN SEASON

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SUBJ: 2018 COAST GUARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP OPEN SEASON
A. COAST GUARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS, COMDTINST 5760.15 (SERIES)
1. Starting 1 February through 15 March 2018, the Coast Guard Foundation
scholarship program is soliciting applications for the 2018 academic school
year. These Foundation scholarships are made possible by the following major
benefactor organizations: the Coast Guard Foundation Scholarship Fund
(Foundation), the Commander Ronald J. Cantin Scholarship Fund (Cantin), the
Daniel J. Christovich Scholarship Fund (Christovich), and the Westbrook
Scholarship Fund (Westbrook). Major considerations for the selection of
awardees include scholastic promise, motivation, moral character, leadership
qualities, and good citizenship for all foundation scholarships.
2. These scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000 per year. Eligibility,
application materials and procedures for the Foundation, Cantin, Christovich,
and Westbrook Scholarships are the same. Dependent children of active duty,
retired or deceased Coast Guard enlisted personnel, and dependent children
of enlisted personnel in the Coast Guard reserve, currently on active duty
for 180 days or more, are eligible and encouraged to apply for these
scholarships supporting undergraduate degree programs. Students currently
attending college are eligible to apply, as long as they have dependent
status with their sponsor.
3. Only online applications are accepted. Please visit
www.dcms.uscg.mil/worklife/Scholarship-Program to apply. See
www.coastguardfoundation.org/how/scholarships for additional information and
application forms.
4. Additional scholarships have more specific eligibility requirements:
   A. The Captain Ernest W. Fox Perpetual Scholarship Program (Fox) is
sponsored by Elizabeth, Clay and Dean Fox to honor the memory of their late
son and brother, respectively, who served 23 years in the Coast Guard
(1977-2000). This program established a perpetual scholarship at the Aircraft
Repair and Supply Center (now the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC)), Elizabeth
City, North Carolina to assist the education and training endeavors of ALC
personnel only. Captain Fox served as the assistant chief and the chief of
repair division at the ALC from 1992 until 1996. Employees of ALC (active
duty officers, enlisted personnel, and Federal civil service employees) and
their dependents are eligible to apply. The Fox Scholarship will provide one,
non-renewable, $2,000 scholarship for the 2018 school year. Contact the ALC
training officer/Education Services Officer (ESO) at 252-335-6214 to obtain
information on eligibility and application procedures. See
www.coastguardfoundation.org/how/scholarships for additional information and
application forms. Applications for the Fox Scholarship must be submitted to
ALC by 15 March.
   B. The Fallen Heroes Scholarship Fund solicits applications on a continuous
basis year round. Dependent Coast Guard children who have lost a parent in
Coast Guard operations are eligible and encouraged to apply for these
scholarships. The Fallen Heroes Fund was established by John and Delinda Statts
to honor the memory of the parents of Mr. Statts, Captain Frederick Statts and
Mrs. Sara Statts. Captain Statts graduated from the Coast Guard Academy in
1936 and served with distinction for 30 years. He retired as the Commanding
Officer, Training Center, Cape May, New Jersey. The Foundation is committed to
ensuring the children of our fallen heroes pay no costs for their education.
The scholarships aim to bridge the gap between the benefits offered by their aid
and the actual cost of completing an undergraduate degree or technical degree.
Awards are renewable for four consecutive years of undergraduate studies. Those
eligible can apply online at www.dcms.uscg.mil/worklife/Scholarship-Program or
visit the Coast Guard Foundation at: www.coastguardfoundation.org.
5. For additional assistance, please contact the Family Resource Specialist (FRS)
at your Health, Safety and Work-Life Regional Practice. Simply dial
1-800-872-4957 and follow the prompts.
6. RADM Erica G. Schwartz, Director of Health, Safety, and Work-Life Sends.
7. Internet release authorized.