THE WINNERS OF OUR 2007 SCHOLARSHIPS

THEY WERE:

Michelle Schmidt
Micaela Torres-Gil

The scholarships were awarded at the VVA500 booth at the CA State Fair on August 28 at 7PM.

NOTICE OF 2008 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 500 will be awarding scholarships in the amount of $500.00 each to graduates of high school and/or holders of a GED, that will attend a college, university, or vocational school in 2008 or those already attending college of school.  Three of the scholarships will be awarded in honor of all of the fallen brothers and sisters lost in the Vietnam War.  An additional $500. scholarship will be awarded honoring Sarah Bonnifield, a benefactor of VVA500.  The Board of VVA500 has announced the criteria for receiving the scholarships.  The Scholarship Committee will select the recipients based on the merits of an ESSAY and must meet the following requirements set by the Chapter:

1.  MUST be a dependent or relative as such of a Vietnam Era Veteran (Jan 1, 1959-May 7, 1975).  The relative may be a spouse, son, daughter, grandson, granddaughter, nephew or niece.  A Vietnam Veteran may also apply for the scholarship. 

2.  MUST provide a copy of the Veteran’s DD214 or submit proof of military service (if DD214 is not available the veteran and applicant MUST have an interview with the Scholarship Committee to show proof of service).

3.  MUST submit a copy of their paid registration to an accredited school, college, or university.

4.  MUST complete an ESSAY on the specified topic listed below, 300-1000 words typed or handwritten (neatly) with a cover page listing the following information:  name, name of high school, evidence of holding a GED, or attendance at college or vocational school, address, phone number, name of college, university or school he/she will be attending in the fall, and your educational goals.

5.  MUST submit ESSAY by July 7, 2008 or MUST be postmarked by 12AM, July 7, 2008. 

Recipients of the scholarships will be notified by July 31st, 2007.  Scholarships will be awarded at the State Fair in August, date and time to be announced to the recipients.

The topic for this year is:

“Explain in detail the many roles women played in the Vietnam War”

 Essays and attached required information should be mailed to the above address.  Any questions, please contact VVA at the address above or by phone or e-mail.  All winning essays will be published in the VVA500 newsletter.

 Note:  Members of Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 500 are available to speak to classes regarding the Vietnam War and their experiences.  Call the above number or request by e-mail.