Scholarship Application

The U.S.S. Saratoga Association's Scholarship Program is available to high school seniors, who meet one of the eligibility criteria for the Scholarship Program.  See the Scholarship page for eligibility criteria, selection criteria, and other requirements.


Please ensure that you follow ALL listed instructions on the application. Not adhering to all stated requirements will lead to a deduction in scored points when your application is being evaluated.

 

Application Deadline:  Scholarship Applications are now open for 2024 and will be accepted thru July 31, 2024.

SCHOLARSHIP TYPE

Please indicate what type of scholarship you are applying for.*
I am applying for a two year or 4 year accredited academic program scholarship
I am applying for a Technical or Trade School or a Medical or Dental or administrative Support, accredited, school

APPLICANT INFORMATION

ADDRESS

Phone *
Date of Birth *

ASSOCIATION SPONSOR INFORMATION

Ship on which your sponsor served?
CV-3
CVA-60
CV-60

Years that sponsor served abroad USS Saratoga

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

AWARDS RECEIVED

EMPLOYMENT

Upload a copy of your High School or GED equivalent Transcript (PDF FIles Only)
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Upload a copy of your acceptance letter from an accredited institution of one of the following disciplines: 2-year or 4-year College, Technical, Trade, Medical, Dental or Administrative Support School (PDF FIles Only)
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SUBMIT AN ESSAY:

Please address all of the following items in your essay.

 

1.    Provide a detailed history of the U.S.S. Saratoga (CV-3, CVA-60, CV-60) your Sponsor served aboard AND
2.    Provide a detailed description of your Sponsor’s duties while serving aboard the ship, as well as any other additional duties or assignments before or after his shipboard time, that are applicable.

3.  Describe what was the best example of positive influence your sponsor has had on your life that you feel you will always carry with you and why.

4.  Your essay must contain a no less than 600 words. To truly “capture” the accurate history of the USS Saratoga and the contributions of your Sponsor, you are highly encouraged to discuss these topics with your sponsor.


NOTE: Be sure to follow all essay instructions. Essay constitutes one-half (1/2) of the total points score of your application. Your essay will be evaluated on length, content, accuracy, clarity and efficiency of writing.

 

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Confirmation *

By checking this box and typing my name below, I hereby apply for the U.S.S. Saratoga Association Scholarship Award. I verify that all information that I have provided is accurate and correct, to the best of my knowledge and ability.

Acknowledgement

We thank you and acknowledge your application. Please be advised that, if there is a technical issue with your submitted application, such as attachments being unreadable, not being attached or not capable of being opened, you will hear from the USS Saratoga’s Scholarship Committee within two weeks.  If no issues are experienced,  you will  be informed of the Scholarship Committee’s decision after July 31st.

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