National Montford Point Marine Association
Chapter 35 Warner Robins, GA
Scholarship Application
Chapter 35 Warner Robins of the National Montford Point Marine Association awards scholarships annually to offer financial assistance to help local high school seniors pursue an education at institutions of higher learning.
Throughout the year, Chapter 35 Members diligently work in and around our surrounding communities to coordinate activities, events and various projects that create camaraderie, goodwill and esprit de corps. Our interest and desire to participate in community efforts have no boundaries. We look forward to receiving your submission.
You can download the application or complete the online form below. If you download the application please mail it to:
National Montford Point Marine Association Chapter 35 ATTN: Scholarship Committee
P. O. Box 7866, Warner Robins, GA 31095-7866
National Montford Point Marine Association Chapter 35 will award $1,000 scholarships to selected students who have exhibited outstanding academic and community service commitment.
National Montford Point Marine Association Chapter 35 scholarships offer financial assistance to help high school seniors pursue continued education at an Institution of Higher Learning in honor of the Original Montford Point Marines.
High School Seniors may apply for the scholarship award. Students who apply must meet the following criteria:
1. Be a dependent/relative of a military veteran.
2. Be a legal resident of the United States.
3. Have a grade point average of 3.0 or above.
4. Have participated in at least one school organization and one area of community service.
5. Be accepted to attend an accredited post-secondary educational institution (College, University, or Vocational school) as a full-time student.Academic excellence alone is not the sole determining qualification.
Other factors considered include character, leadership, and any special personal or family circumstances.
Applications are evaluated and recommended for selection by the scholarship committee using the following criteria:
1. Academic Achievement
2. Community Service
3. Extracurricular Activities
4. Letters of Recommendation
5. Montford Point Marine EssayThe National Montford Point Marine Association Chapter 35 will award a $1,000 scholarship to the selected individual (s). The scholarship award will be presented to the student/parent at our Chapter’s “Annual Ball and Scholarship Fundraiser.” Scheduling and
RSVP information for this event will be included in the selection notification letter.Application Period: March 1, 2024 – May 1, 2024
Selected scholarship recipients will be notified by Mid-late May 2024
1. Students must submit a typed one-page essay regarding the “History of the
Montford Point Marines.” Discuss why it is important to Preserve Their Legacy.
2. Letters of Recommendation (2) (i.e., Teacher, Community Leader, Employer)
3. ***Official High School transcript in sealed envelop*** (Mail to address below)
4. Letter of Acceptance from the College, University, or Vocational school
5. Student color photograph (graduation photograph preferred). Please write your
name on the back of the photograph, and DO NOT staple the photograph to the
application.***For the sealed transcripts we need to request that the student mail that document separately if they are submitting online.***
Online submissions are preferred; however, individuals who wish to mail in their applications should mail them to:
National Montford Point Marine Association Chapter 35 ATTN: Scholarship CommitteeCommittee
P. O. Box 7866, Warner Robins, GA 31095-7866.*Applications should be postmarked no later than May 1st to ensure consideration for selection.
There is no need to send certified or other special mailing that may delay the selection process.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR CONSIDERED…NO EXCEPTIONS!!!