Continuing Education Applicants
Application Materials Checklist
Military Sponsor Information
Have ready:
• Sponsor full name
• Military status (active duty, retired, etc.)
• Proof of status (upload or email), such as:
◦ Military ID card copy
◦ Parent/sponsor ID card copy
◦ Fort Knox orders
◦ Retirement orders
Student Information
Prepare:
• Full legal name
• Date of birth
• Email address
• Phone number
• Residential address
• County of residence
College Information
Prepare:
• College/university name
• Current academic year (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
• Major/field of study
• Student ID number
Academic & Personal Achievements
List accomplishments from:
• This academic year
• Summer before this academic year also counts
Examples:
• Dean’s List
• Scholarships
• Certifications
• Leadership roles
• Research/projects
• Work promotions
• Personal milestones
Extracurricular Activities
Include:
• Clubs
• Sports
• Campus organizations
• Leadership positions
• Student government
• Creative activities
Paid & Unpaid Service
Examples:
• Volunteer work
• Community service
• Church/community involvement
• Mentoring/tutoring
• Paid employment
Extenuating Circumstances
Think about anything that affected your academics or life:
• Financial hardship
• Family responsibilities
• Illness
• Military family transitions
• Work obligations
• Housing/transportation challenges
Essay Preparation Strategy
Question 1 (100–150 words)
Focus on:
• Who you are
• Key strengths
• Achievements
• Character traits
• Why you deserve the scholarship
Strong structure:
1 Brief introduction
2 Your strengths/accomplishments
3 Why those qualities matter
Question 2 (Max 250 words)
Best approach:
1 Describe the challenge clearly
2 Explain its impact
3 Show the steps you took to overcome it
4 End with growth/what you learned
They usually care more about resilience and maturity than perfection.
Question 3 (Max 250 words)
Focus on:
• Your career goals
• Why your degree matters
• Long-term impact
• How this scholarship supports your future
Good structure:
1 What you’re studying
2 Career goal
3 How you want to help others or make an impact
4 Future vision
Documents to Upload
Make sure these are ready as PDFs or images:
• Letter of recommendation
• Previous semester grades/transcript
• Current GPA
• Professional headshot
Recommendation Letter Tips
Your recommender should:
• Know you personally/professionally
• Speak about your character and work ethic
• Provide specific examples
Good choices:
• Professor
• Coach
• Employer
• Volunteer supervisor
• Academic advisor
Before You Start the Form
Because the form cannot be saved:
• Draft all essays in a separate document first
• Keep file names organized
• Double-check upload formats
• Have all documents in one folder
• Verify word counts before pasting
You ARE eligible if:
You are:
• The dependent child of an Active Duty or AGR U.S. military sponsor assigned/attached to Fort Knox
OR
• The dependent child of a deceased or retired U.S. military member living in the Fort Knox area
OR
• A dependent child living in the Fort Knox area whose sponsor is Active Duty/AGR
AND you:
• Are enrolled in an accredited college, vocational, or correspondence program
• Are pursuing your first undergraduate degree
• Are attending school during the current academic year
You are NOT eligible if:
• You are pursuing:
◦ A second bachelor’s degree
◦ A graduate degree (master’s, doctorate, etc.)
• You attend a U.S. Service Academy
• You have already applied:
◦ 3 times as a continuing education applicant
◦ or 4 total times if one application was as a high school senior
Counties Considered “Fort Knox Area”
Kentucky:
• Breckinridge
• Bullitt
• Grayson
• Hardin
• Jefferson
• Larue
• Meade
• Nelson
• Spencer
• Washington
Indiana:
• Clark
• Floyd
• Harrison
What This Means for Your Application
You should be ready to prove:
1 Your dependency relationship to the military sponsor
2 Your sponsor’s military status
3 Your residence in an eligible county (if applicable)
4 Your current enrollment
5 That this is your first undergraduate degree
Useful supporting documents may include:
• Military orders or retirement paperwork
• Dependent ID
• Proof of address
• Transcript or enrollment verification