ALCGPSC 116/21 - COAST GUARD EXCHANGE SYSTEM (CGX) SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

01 NOV 21

ALCGPSC 116/21
SUBJ: COAST GUARD EXCHANGE SYSTEM (CGX) SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
A. Coast Guard Exchange System Scholarship Program,
CSCINST 1780 (Series)
1. The Coast Guard Exchange Systems Scholarship program provides
scholarships to students who are dependents of Coast Guard active
duty, reserve, retired Coast Guard military members, current
civilians (non-appropriated or appropriated fund) and current Coast
Guard auxiliarists who meet the eligibility requirements of Ref A.
   a. Two $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to the most
outstanding applicants based upon academic achievement,
accomplishments, interests, participation, and demonstrated
leadership in both school-oriented and community/volunteer activities.
   b. The scholarships are awarded on a one-time basis.
2. The following eligibility requirements must be met:
   a. The applicants must be in the last year of high school or
home schooling and scheduled to graduate and attend college full-time
during the fall semester. Those who have already graduated from high
school are not eligible.
   b. Students must plan to attend an accredited college or
university for undergraduate studies. Scholarships will not be
awarded for participation in non-academic and/or certificate
programs. Students accepting appointments to USAFA, USNA, USMA,
USCGA, or USMMA are not eligible.
3. Interested students must complete the CGES Scholarship Program
Application, Form CG 5687. Completed forms should be emailed to
CGEScholarship@cgexchange.org or mailed to the CGX Scholarship
Committee; Coast Guard Community Services Command; Battlefield
Technology Center I; 510 Independence Parkway Suite 500; Chesapeake
VA 23320-5191. Forms may be obtained online at
https://www.coastguardmwr.org/cgx-scholarship or at
https://tinyurl.com/CGXscholarship. Completed applications must be
submitted to the above-mentioned address and postmarked no later than
28 February 2022. No extensions or exemptions to this deadline will
be made. Upon receipt, the eligibility of each applicant will be
reviewed and validated. Incomplete packages and those pertaining to
individuals determined to be ineligible, will neither be processed
nor returned.
4. In addition to the completed application, the following documents
must be submitted:
   a. The official signed academic transcript, or a copy of such,
which must include the first semester of the senior year. The
transcript should reflect the applicants exact or approximate class
ranking and their GPA on a 4.0 scale. GPAs that include honors
ratings above 4.0 cannot be used. This can be sent from the High
School directly or by the student.
   b. Home schooled applicants should submit the current year-end
standardized test results such as IOWA Basic Skills Test, Stanford
Achievement Test, or other such tests if available.
   c. S.A.T. or A.C.T. scores.  The applicant may submit a photocopy
of these scores or opt to have the testing agency forward the results
directly to the CGX Scholarship Committee at the above address.
   d. A short, single-spaced essay, not to exceed one typewritten
page, explaining what the applicant hopes to achieve in their college
career, including educational, professional, and personal goals.
   e. Two letters of recommendation from teachers, school
administrators, and/or community leaders.
   f. It is the responsibility of each applicant to ensure that all
documents are submitted by their high school, testing agencies,
and/or any other organizations by the deadline. Applicants will not
be notified if their application is not complete.
5. The Scholarship winners will be notified no later than 31 May 2022
by mail. Checks will be made payable to the colleges and sent to the
financial department of the college to be credited towards the
students account.
6. The point of contact for the CGX scholarship is Hannah Spring,
phone (757) 842-4957 or email Hannah.Spring@cgexchange.org.
7. Released: RDML S.N. Gilreath, Commander, Personnel Service Center.
The Service Center for our most important resource - Our People.
8. Internet release authorized.