The Bob Feller Act of Valor Foundation is a private nonprofit organization or a tax-exempt organization with the mission to educate our youth about valor, commitment, and duty to the country. Foundation officials said that part of their commitment is to acknowledge and support the sacrifices made by service members, veterans, and spouses of military families. They believe that these people have made huge sacrifices for our country and they must be known and remembered by us for centuries. Their ultimate mission is to let the youth be aware of such sacrifices and the one who made them for us.
In view to acknowledge and remember their contributions and their families’ contributions to our country, the Bob Feller Act of Valor Foundation is presenting to you a scholarship program. The program is open to military families, veterans, and service members. The scholarship targets students who are seeking post-secondary education and are in desperate financial need. The purpose of the scholarship program is to encourage students to share their stories and ideas over how they were inspired by one of the 37 Hall of Famers who served in WWII.
The following scholarship asks students to write an essay on the above-mentioned topic and share examples of community service. The candidates with the best essay will be announced as award recipients and be notified via. The winners will also be acknowledged at the annual Bob Feller Act of Valor Awards ceremony in Washington D.C. in November 2021.
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Brief Description
Here is a brief description for you concerning the following scholarship:
| Organization | Bob Feller Act of Valor Foundation |
| Educational Level | Post secondary |
| Subjects | Any |
| Amount | Not defined |
| Access Mode | Online |
| Number of Awards | 1 |
| City | Any |
| Nationality | Domestic |
| Country | USA |
| Contest Deadline | September 1, 2021 |
| Application Fees | Not required |
| Requirements | Letter of recommendation, certificates |
Who is Eligible?
Following are the eligibility requirements that need to be satisfied for participating in the following scholarship contest:
For Students of Military Families
- To be eligible for the scholarship under this program you must be currently enrolled in a nationally or regionally accredited College, University, or Technical/Vocational school on a full-time basis.
- You must be on a successful graduation track towards a vocational/ technical, associate, bachelor’s, or graduate degree.
- Parent currently serving with the Navy, Army, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard, or in the National Guard or Reserve Component.
- Enrolled in an accredited U.S. High School or High School Equivalency/General Education Diploma Program
- Will graduate with a 3.0 or better cumulative grade point average (g.p.a.) on a 4.0 scale
- Special consideration will be given to students who demonstrate leadership or mentoring qualities through participation in extra-curricular or civic activities in school or their communities.
For Veterans or Service Members
- To be eligible for the scholarship under this program you must currently be enrolled in a nationally or regionally accredited College, University, or Technical/Vocational school on a full-time or part-time basis.
- You must be on a successful graduation track towards a vocational/technical, associate, bachelor’s, or graduate degree.
- Veteran with an honorable discharge or currently serving with the Navy, Army, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard, or Reserve Component.
- Graduated from an accredited U.S. High School or High School Equivalency/General Education Diploma Program with a 3.0 or better cumulative grade point average (g.p.a.) on a 4.0 scale from
- Receive less than 100% VA Benefits toward higher education.
- Consideration will be given to applicants who demonstrate leadership or mentoring qualities through participation in extra-curricular or civic activities in their communities.
For Military Spouses (New for 2021)
- To be eligible for the scholarship under this program you must be currently enrolled in a nationally or regionally accredited College, University, or Technical/Vocational school on a full-time or part-time basis.
- You must be on a successful graduation track towards a vocational/ technical, associate, bachelor’s, or graduate degree.
- Spouse currently serving with the Navy, Army, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, or in the National Guard or Reserve Component.
- Medically retired, wounded, or fallen spouse (must be a service-related wound, illness, injury, or death that took place after September 11, 2001)
How to Apply?
To apply for the following scholarship, Submit an essay of at least 500 words on how you were inspired by the lessons learned from one of the 37 Hall of Famers and the four pillars of Citizenship, Service, Sacrifice, and Legacy to future generations.
To learn more about the 37 Hall of Famers who served in WWII and the four pillars go to the website www.actofvaloraward.org or request a free PDF copy of “Walk of Heroes, Profiles of Valor.
Supporting Documents
Following documents are needed to be attached with your application:
For Students of Military Families
- Examples of community service, letters recommendations, or certificates from community groups, clubs, and charity organizations for who you have supported in the last two years.
For Veterans or Service Members
- Provide a copy of the Financial Aid Package at the intended Institution
- Attach documentation showing academic achievement through military or civilian education, participation in community service, honors, and letters of appreciation and recommendations.
For Veterans:
- Honorable discharge with a DD Form 214 or NGB-22 for National Guard or DD Form 256 for Reserves
For Service Members:
- Valid current military ID
For Military Spouses (New for 2021)
- Valid current military ID
Benefits
All the applications will be reviewed and judged, and out of all, the most deserving candidates will be chosen and be awarded the respective scholarships.
Application Deadline
The deadline for application submission for the following scholarship is September 1, 2021. No applications will be considered after the deadline.
