Past Presidents Scholarship

The Association of United States Army Alamo Chapter has established a Past Presidents Scholarship program. This program began in the spring of 2006. Once selected, a check in the amount of the scholarship will be sent to the college or university of the recipient verifying their enrollment.

1. Active duty soldiers stationed at Fort Sam Houston, Texas who are members of the Association of United States Army Alamo Chapter.
2. Dependent of active duty Army soldier stationed at Fort Sam Houston, TX and a member of the Association of United States Army Alamo Chapter.
3. Department of Army Civilian assigned to Fort Sam Houston, Texas and a member of the Association of United States Army Alamo Chapter.
4. Dependent of Army Civilian assigned to Fort Sam Houston, Texas and a member of the Association of United States Army Alamo Chapter.
5. A dependent of an active member of the Association of United States Army Alamo Chapter is eligible to apply.

All applicants must submit and/or complete the following information:

1. A personal essay (500 words of less) explaining why the applicant should receive an AUSA Scholarship (essay should contain examples of academic achievement, community involvement, financial need and personal goals.
2. A minimum of three and no more than five letters of recommendations from persons outside your family. Suggested sources for letters of recommendation are: school personnel such as teachers, counselors, administrators, office supervisor, member of a volunteer organization, members of the clergy and a close family friend.
3. Furnish a list of personal awards, honors, recognitions, etc.
4. Official transcripts from high school and/or previously attended college that include ACT/SAT scores.
5. A college or University letter of acceptance.
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6. Sign and date the application, acknowledging all statements to be true and factual and that you are fully aware of all the rules and requirements of this application.

1. Applications should be typed. Transcripts including test scores, completed essay and letters of recommendations must be attached.
2. All applications must be submitted in hardcopy in an envelope (min 10 X 13). Electronic versions will not be accepted. Application and attachments must NOT be folded.
3. Applications are judged on academic achievement, community service/school sponsored extracurricular activities, personal achievement, essay and recommendations. APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RANK OF SPONSOR, SEX OR AGE OR FINANCIAL NEED.
4. Completed application and all attachments must be postmarked no later than 12:00 PM (NOON) April 11, 2008. The committee will not consider incomplete applications or those received after the deadline. Return the application and attachments to: