2017 Belvoir Enlisted Spouses Club

Scholarship Application Packet

The Belvoir Enlisted Spouses Club (BESC) was founded in 1980 by a small group of women who
saw a need in their community and decided that, together, they could make a difference. The
BESC is a 501c(3), nonprofit organization and has given over $60,000 in Higher Education
Scholarships for military dependents trying to further their education. The BESC hosts several
events within the community to help raise money for its annually-granted military dependents
scholarships. All applicants will be reviewed anonymously by an impartial selection committee
and judged on the following criteria: educational goals, character, need, self-motivational
factors, extracurricular activities, and interests. The awards have no correlation to BESC
membership.

Eligibility Requirements:

You must be either a spouse or child/dependent of active duty, reserve, guard, retired,
or family of deceased military personnel.
All applicants sponsors must reside in the National Capital Region.
All applicants must possess a valid military I.D.
Military spouse applicants must be currently pursuing, or planning to pursue, higher
education at an accredited college or vocational-technical institution of his/her choice
for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Child/dependent applicants must be high school graduates and planning to pursue an
undergraduate education at any accredited college or vocational-technical institution of
his/her choice for the 2017-2018 academic year.

Additional Information:

Award will be granted to the student through the Dean of Admissions of the chosen
institution following the submission to this Committee of verification, in writing, of
enrollment in a program of continuing education beyond the high school level, during
the 2017-2018 academic year.
No award will be granted to the recipient of a military academy appointment, or the
winner of an ROTC scholarship, or other comprehensive scholarship.
Grading rubric is available upon request.
Plagiarism of any kind will result in the immediate disqualification of the scholarship
candidate.
Winning applicants will be notified of the decision in writing on or before April 30, 2017.
No rejection letters will be mailed out.
 Scholarship recipients are asked to attend a small BESC event to meet the Club
members prior to the Award Ceremony.
The Scholarship Award Ceremony is scheduled for late May 2017.

Application Packet Requirements: (Check off each item once completed)

Fully completed 2017 BESC scholarship application.

A copy of your most recent high school, college or vocational-technical program
transcript.
Household Income: LES and/or pay stub for all employed adults.
A copy of your proof of military affiliation.
Two letters of recommendation from teachers or employers.
Name, address, and telephone number of one personal reference.
500-750 word essay.
Applications must be emailed by 11:59pm, April 1, 2017. Email requirements to:
scholarship@belvoiresc.org. Subject: 2017 Scholarship Committee
Incomplete or late applications will NOT be considered.

Questions/Mailing Information:

Questions concerning eligibility, qualifications, etc., please email:

scholarship@belvoiresc.org or call Tonya Willis, BESC Scholarship Chair, at (703) 307-
6395.
All completed application packages should be emailed by 11:59pm, April 1, 2017 and
sent to: scholarship@belvoiresc.org

Belvoir Enlisted Spouses Club

Attn: 2017 Scholarship Committee

This is a private organization. It is not part of Department of Defense or any of its components
and has no governmental status.
 Belvoir Enlisted Spouses Club
2017 Scholarship Application

Applicant Information:
Applicant Status: (Please check only one):

Child/Dependent: Spouse:
Last Name, First Name:

Home Phone:

Email Address:

Date of Birth:

Home Address:

Non Military Parents name:

(For child/dependent applicants)

From what source did you obtain your application packet? :

Sponsor Information:
Sponsor Status: (Please check only one)

Active Duty Retired Reserve/Guard Deceased

Last Name, First Name:

Sponsors Work Phone:

Rank:

FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY ONLY

Assigned Unit:

Present Duty Station:

Duty Station Address:

Applicants Academic Institutions:

Last High School or

College Attended:

Address:

Other High Schools and Colleges Attended: (Present to Past)

SCHOOL NAME: CITY & STATE: DATES ATTENDED: DEGREE EARNED:

Applicants Educational Goals:

Number of Siblings/Children: ______ Number of Siblings/Children in College: ______

Will you be a first generation college graduate?

Program Pursuing:

Are you planning on using the 9/11 or GI-Bill?

List all other scholarships that you will be applying for or receiving:

Below list the college applied to in order of preference, and indicate early acceptance status where applicable.
Following each college and/or school, indicate your proposed course of study and tuition fee (semester or
annual).
Name of College Course of Study Acceptance Status Tuition Fee
Applicants Extra-Curricular Involvement:

Please explain your extra-curricular activities, community service, and/or current employment. This can
include clubs, organizations, musical talents, religious activities, volunteer, organized sports, community
involvement, etc.

Activity/Employment Dates Position Held

Applicants Awards or Recognitions:

Please list any additional awards or recognition that you have received, but were not able to list in the
previous section. You may attach an additional typed sheet if necessary.

Award/Recognition Date Organization

 Special Considerations:
Please describe any special circumstances or other information that you would like considered, i.e. attendance
at multiple schools due to PCS moves, deployment of a parent, learning challenges, etc. You may attach an
additional typed sheet, if necessary.

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Essay:

Please select one of the two topics below and type a 500-750 (750 word MAXIMUM) word essay and attach to
application.

- How has your family background affected the way you see the world?
- Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?

Certification:
The applicant and his/her parent(s) or legal guardian must sign this application form. All information will be
kept confidential. By signing this application you are acknowledging that the above information is correct and
accurate to the best of your knowledge. Falsification of information or failure to provide documentation may
result in the revocation of any scholarship awarded.

__________________________________________ ____________________________
APPLICANTS SIGNATURE DATE

__________________________________________ ____________________________
SERVICE MEMBERS SIGNATURE DATE
(Spouse or guardian if sponsor is deployed or
deceased)

The Belvoir Enlisted Spouses Club is a private organization. It is not part of Department of Defense or any of
its components and has no governmental status.
 BESC Rubric 2017
1 2 3 4
Emerging Developing Effective Strong
Ideas Suggests a topic but General topic defined Topic clearly defined Topic narrow and well-
does not respond to defined
prompt Somewhat responds to Responds to prompt
The meaning and
prompt Responds well to
development of the
prompt
message (why you
chose a college
cooperative program)

(20 points)

Organization Ineffective Adequate introduction Effective introduction Well written and

introduction and and conclusion and conclusion organized in a clearly
conclusion paragraphs paragraphs logical and effective
The internal structure
Logical order
of the piece
Little or no sequencing Somewhat logical Structure
structure Good support for ideas
Approx. 1 page (500
Awkward structure Adequate support for
words)
Hard to follow Limited support for ideas
ideas
No support given for
(20 points)
ideas
Voice Little or no concern for Writer attempts to Writer connects well Connection with
audience connect with reader with reader reader compelling and
engaging
The way the writer Purpose not clearly Purpose inconsistent Interesting
brings the topic to life present Conveys positive view
Purpose shows clarity of speaker
(20 points) and understanding
Highlights strengths
and how these would
be an asset
Word Choice Limited vocabulary Vocabulary generally Effective verbs and Use precise vocabulary
correct nouns
Words used incorrectly Shows mastery of
The specific vocabulary Some active verbs and Word choice correct vocabulary
the writer uses to No figurative language precise nouns for audience
convey meaning Words and phrases
Attempts to use Uses figurative create powerful
(20 points) figurative language language well images

Sentence Sentences choppy Some errors in Few errors in sentence Little if any errors in
and/or rambling with sentence structure structure and sentence structure and
Fluency and fragments and/or run which affect meaning conventions conventions
Conventions on sentences
Some grammar and Errors do not detract A variety of sentence
Way words and Errors impede punctuation errors from the meaning of types
phrases flow and understanding the writing
correct use of grammar Grammar and usage
and punctuation Incorrect punctuation contribute to clarity
and capitalization and style
(20 points)