BETTER CHANCE SCHOLARSHIP
 

ASSOCIATES of VIETNAM VETERANS of  AMERICA  (AVVA) was chartered in 1999.  It is a parallel organization of Vietnam Veterans of America, working side by side to improve the life of the Vietnam Era Veterans and their families. 

In January 1998, the BETTER CHANCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM was established.  This was one of the ways that the associates could help better the lives of the veterans and their families not only today but for years to come.  The program targets the average student who would not be eligible for an academic scholarship, could not afford the escalating costs of an education, but did want to attend college 

We may give one $1000, one $750, and one $500 scholarship to students who are in financial need of money to attend the college or university of their choice. 

ELIGIBILITY 

To be eligible to apply, you must be a VVA or AVVA member; the spouse, child, or grandchild of a VVA or AVVA member; of the spouse, child, or grandchild of a KIA or MIA Vietnam Veteran.

You must be registered in an accredited college, university, or post-secondary training institute.

You must be able to prove financial need through the official print out from the Federal Student Aid Application form.

TO APPLY

Applicants must submit the following by June 17, 2008:

    ___A completed application form.

    ___ A copy of the Official Student Aid Report sent to you from the Federal Student Aid Program.

    ___A copy of your latest high school or college transcript.

    ___Proof of acceptance from the school of choice.                           

    ___Letters of reference from a current or former teacher, academic advisor, employer, community leader, minister, etc. (at least two).  Letters CANNOT BE FROM A RELATIVE.

    ___ A letter of recommendation from the chapter president or state council president.

To be considered for this scholarship, ALL OF THE ABOVE MUST BE INCLUDED WITH YOUR APPLICATION FORM, BE CURRENT, AND MUST BE POSTMARKED BY JUNE 17, 2008.

The process of the selection of the award winners is within the sole discretion of the ASSOCIATES of VIETNAM VETERANS of AMERICA and is not subject to appeal or review.

Send completed paperwork to:   AVVA BETTER CHANCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
                                               8605 Cameron St. Suite 400
                                               Silver Spring, MD. 20910-3710

                                                  

                     BETTER CHANCE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

 

Applicant Status:  ____Vietnam-era Veteran  ____ Dependent of MIA or KIA Vietnam Veteran

                             ____ AVVA Member           ____ Dependent of VVA or AVVA Member

 

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Name

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Social Security Number                                                                 Date of Birth

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Street Address

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City                                                                     State                                    Zip Code

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Phone Number

 

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Full name and membership number of VVA/AVVA sponsor.  If MIA or KIA state.

 

                                                           EDUCATION

 
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High School                                                                         Date of graduation

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Street Address

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City                                                                                       State               Zip Code

 

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School You Plan To Attend

 

ESSAY QUESTIONS:  Limit to one page or less per question.

 

(1.)    What long-range goals have you made for yourself?  Why did you choose them?  How will you accomplish them?

 

(2.)    What type of work experience have you had?  To what extent will you be able to assist with your college expenses?

 

(3.)    List organizations or activities in which you are or have been involved and list any community service involvement.

 

(4.)    Why do you think you should receive the scholarship.

 

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 Signature