Military Spouses
Scholarship Applicant Requirements:
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The applicant must be one of the following:
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The spouse of an Active Duty or AGR (Active Guard/Reserve) U.S. military sponsor assigned or attached to Ft. Knox.
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The spouse of a deceased or retired member of the U.S. military forces residing in the Fort Knox area.*
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The spouse of an Active Duty or AGR (Active Guard/Reserve) U.S. military sponsor residing in the Fort Knox area.*
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The applicant must be a high school graduate or hold a valid high school equivalency certificate.
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The applicant must be accepted by an accredited institution of higher learning (i.e., college, vocational, or correspondence) or expect to be accepted by such an institution for an undergraduate/graduate degree. Persons pursuing a second undergraduate or graduate degree are NOT ELIGIBLE.
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The applicant must possess a valid U.S. military identification card.
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Active duty service members are not eligible.
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Those who have previously applied but did not receive a scholarship are eligible to apply.
*The Fort Knox area shall heretofore be identified as Fort Knox Housing and/or Breckinridge, Bullitt, Grayson, Hardin, Jefferson, Larue, Meade, Nelson, Spencer, and Washington Counties in Kentucky as well as Clark, Floyd, and Harrison counties in Indiana.
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The application is a Google Form, which you will not be able to save or edit after starting. All application information is being provided to you now so that you can prepare your answers in advance.
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Please have the following information ready before beginning your application.
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Information on the military sponsor to include name and status. Proof of status must be uploaded or emailed. All documents should be redacted to remove Social Security Numbers and any dates of birth other than the applicant's (examples of proof of status include a copy of the orders assigning the Military Sponsor to Fort Knox, the Sponsor's DD Form 214 or Retirement Orders, or DD Form 1300 for families of deceased Service Members).
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Student information to include name, date of birth, email address, phone number, residential address, and county of residence.
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Previous education information to include year of High School graduation or GED, highest level of education, any previous colleges, universities, or vocational schools you have attended with dates attended.
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College information to include name, current year, field of study, and student identification number.
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List any paid employment that you held since leaving High School. Please list the organization (if applicable), what role you performed, the dates, the frequency, how many total hours of service you performed, and if it was paid or unpaid. Please add any work related awards you may have received in this section as well (employee of the month, etc.).
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List any volunteer/community service activities that you have held since High School. Please list the organization (if applicable), what role you performed, the dates, the frequency, how many total hours of service you performed, and if it was paid or unpaid. Please add any work related awards you may have received in this section as well (employee of the month, etc.).
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List any extenuating circumstances that have affected your ability to perform paid or unpaid work.
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The writing sample consists of two short answer questions for this scholarship application. Note: While elements of your writing style will be evaluated (grammar, spelling, word selection, etc.), we are more interested in hearing what you have to say and getting to know you as a person.
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Question 1: Please tell us about yourself. In your own words, please share what achievements, personality traits, skills, and experiences make you an ideal candidate for this scholarship. Minimum word count: 100. Maximum word count: 150.
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Question 2: Please share with us what experiences you have had as a military spouse that have impacted your educational journey and the choices you have made. Minimum word count: 250. Maximum word count: 350.
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You must provide two (2) letters of recommendation to the Scholarship Committee. You must provide one (1) personal letter of recommendation (family member, friend, neighbor, etc.) and one (1) professional letter of recommendation (manager, co-worker, volunteer supervisor, etc.). You are limited to only one recommendation by a family member. The letter of recommendation format can be found on the Fort Knox Spouses and Community Club Scholarship page. Please download the form and provide it to your recommender. The forms may be uploaded here or emailed to scholarships@fortknoxscc.com.
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Upload or email a copy of your headshot to be used for publicity purposes should you be selected to receive a scholarship.
If you have any questions about the application, please contact Meghan at scholarships@fortknoxscc.com
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Applications will be accepted from February 1, 2025 to March 1, 2025!​​​​
Click the links below to access the required letter of recommendation form and the application: ​
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