Col V. Thomas Considine Scholarship

COL. V. THOMAS CONSIDINE SCHOLARSHIP

Application Deadline: February 15
Final Determinations: 1st week April

BACKGROUND: This scholarship fund was established in 2001 by family and friends in loving memory of Col. V. Thomas Considine.

PURPOSE: The purpose of the scholarship program is to assist graduating high school seniors in their pursuit of a post-secondary education at a college/university or vocational/technical institute to obtain a trade, associate, or academic degree.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: High school seniors who (1) are a member of the 185th Iowa Air National Guard; (2) have enlisted in the 185th Iowa Air National Guard prior to this scholarship application’s due date of February 15; (3) are children or other legal dependents of a currently active member of the 185th Iowa Air National Guard unit headquartered in Sioux City, Iowa; or (4) are children or other legal dependents of a retired member of the 185th.
SELECTION CRITERIA: Selection of recipients is based on such factors as scholastic performance while in high school, school and/or community service activities, work history, essay evaluation, and recommendations.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: $500, not renewable

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Application must be received by the February 15 deadline and must include the following:

• Completed application with signature
• Essay
• Two (2) recommendations
• High School Certification Form with official high school transcript
• Signed letter of eligibility from the 185th NCOIC Military Personnel Flight