High School Seniors
You ARE eligible if:
A. Military Dependency Requirement
You are one of the following:
• The dependent child of an Active Duty or AGR sponsor assigned/attached to Fort Knox
• The dependent child of a deceased or retired military member living in the Fort Knox area
• A dependent child living in the Fort Knox area whose sponsor is Active Duty/AGR
B. Education Requirement
You must be graduating during the current academic year through one of these paths:
• Traditional high school graduate
• GED/high school equivalency recipient
• Accredited homeschool graduate
C. College Enrollment Requirement
You must:
• Be accepted to (or expect acceptance to) an accredited:
◦ college
◦ vocational school
◦ correspondence program
• Be pursuing your first undergraduate degree
D. Important Scholarship Disclaimer
If you receive a “full ride” scholarship:
If another scholarship fully covers:
• tuition
• books
• room and board
then this scholarship will be forfeited.
Service Academy Exception
If accepted into a U.S. Service Academy:
• The scholarship may still help cover small upfront student fees
• Examples:
◦ technology fees
◦ administrative fees
But expenses already covered through cadet pay do not count.
Fort Knox Area Counties
Kentucky:
• Breckinridge
• Bullitt
• Grayson
• Hardin
• Jefferson
• Larue
• Meade
• Nelson
• Spencer
• Washington
Indiana:
• Clark
• Floyd
• Harrison
Likely Documents You’ll Need
Prepare:
• Proof of military dependency/status
• Transcript or GED documentation
• College acceptance letter (if available)
• Student information
• Recommendation letters
• Headshot/photo
• GPA information
• Essay responses
Best Preparation Strategy
Since the Google Form cannot be saved:
1 Draft essays in a separate document
2 Prepare upload files ahead of time
3 Create a complete activity/accomplishment list
4 Keep all PDFs/images in one folder
5 Verify all word counts before pasting into the form
Before Opening the Form
Because the form cannot be saved or edited later:
• Draft essays in advance
• Organize all uploads into one folder
• Prepare activity/service lists ahead of time
• Check word counts before pasting responses
Information Checklist
Military Sponsor Information
Prepare:
• Sponsor full name
• Sponsor military status
• Proof of status:
◦ Military ID
◦ Parent’s ID
◦ Orders assigning sponsor to Fort Knox
◦ Retirement orders
Student Information
Have ready:
• Full legal name
• Date of birth
• Email address
• Phone number
• Residential address
• County of residence
Parent/Guardian Contact Information
Prepare:
• Full name
• Address
• Phone number
• Email address
High School History
List:
• All high schools attended
• Dates attended
College Information
Prepare:
• Colleges/universities/vocational schools:
◦ Accepted to
◦ Awaiting decisions from
• Intended major/field of study
Activities & Accomplishments
Extracurricular Activities
These must be outside regular coursework.
Examples That COUNT
• National Honor Society
• Student Council
• Color Guard
• Athletics
• Clubs
• School-wide theater productions
• Academic competitions
Examples That DO NOT COUNT
• Required classroom participation
• JROTC class-only awards
• Drama class assignments
Required Format
Example:
• National Honor Society: 9th–12th Grade
• Varsity Soccer: 10th–12th Grade
Honors, Awards & Leadership
Include:
• Academic awards
• Leadership roles
• Elections/selections
• Team captain positions
• Recognition awards
Important Tip
List repeated awards separately.
Example Format
• All A Honor Roll, Fort Knox High School — January 2024. 11th Grade
• Captain, Volleyball Team — August 2023–Present. 11th–12th Grade
Service (Paid or Unpaid)
Include:
• Jobs
• Volunteer work
• Tutoring
• Babysitting
• Community service
• Church/community involvement
Include:
• Organization
• Role
• Dates
• Frequency
• Total hours
• Paid or unpaid
Example Format
• Peer Tutor, Ramstein High School — October 2021–May 2022. Twice weekly for 8 months, 56 hours total (unpaid)
Extenuating Circumstances
Optional, but useful if relevant.
Possible topics:
• Military relocations
• Deployment-related challenges
• Financial hardship
• Family responsibilities
• Medical or academic disruptions
Keep this concise and focused on perseverance and growth.
Essay Preparation
Question 1 (100–150 words)
“Tell us about yourself.”
Focus on:
• Character
• Leadership
• Achievements
• Skills
• Experiences
• Why you are a strong scholarship candidate
Suggested Structure
1 Brief introduction
2 Strengths and accomplishments
3 Future goals
4 Closing statement
Question 2 (200–300 words)
Choose ONE prompt:
Prompt 1
Describe your biggest mistake and what you learned.
Strong for:
• Personal growth
• Accountability
• Maturity
Prompt 2
Describe a time you went above and beyond.
Strong for:
• Leadership
• Initiative
• Work ethic
• Service
Prompt 3
Describe a personal achievement that makes you proud.
Strong for:
• Overcoming obstacles
• Long-term dedication
• Major accomplishments
Uploads Needed
Prepare:
• UNWEIGHTED high school transcript
• Professional headshot/photo
Best Strategy
Create one master document containing:
• Essays
• Activities
• Awards
• Leadership roles
• Service hours
• College list