1st Infantry Division - Robert R. McCormick Scholarship for dependents of Active Duty Soldiers
up to $15,000 payable in 4 annual installments of not more than $3,750
- DeadlineApril 30th
- StateNationwide
- BranchesArmy
About this scholarship
Huebner Scholarships, named for Lieutenant General Clarence L. Huebner, who commanded the Big Red One during World War II, are competitive scholarships for children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of former members of the Division as well as children of active-duty 1st Infantry Division soldiers and attached units. Eligibility-Colleges and Universities High school seniors who are the children, grandchildren, or great grandchildren of soldiers who have served in the First Infantry Division of the United States Army, as well as children of active-duty soldiers of the division, and attached units of the 1st Infantry Division are eligible to compete for these scholarships. These scholarships are open to any accredited colleges and universities.
Details
- Award
- up to $15,000 payable in 4 annual installments of not more than $3,750
- Deadline
- April 30th
- Application opens
- Not listed
- State
- Nationwide
- Branches
- Army
- Status of service member
- Active Duty, Veteran
- Relation to service member
- Great-Grandchild, Grandchild, Child
- Affiliation
- 1st Infantry Division
- Intended program
- Undergraduate Degree
- Requirements
- Instructions. Please provide the following information: Completed application, if it is incomplete, it will not be accepted. Essay: Choose a major problem facing our country today. Analyze the problem and give your recommendations for the solution of the problem. (Approximately 200 words) Copy of most recent transcript of your high school credits. The transcript should include grade point average and rank in class (if available) as well as standardized test scores (SAT, ACT, etc.) Letter of acceptance from university or college. Two letters of recommendation from other than relatives — one of these letters must be from the principal, a guidance counselor, or a teacher at your high school. Proof of parent’s (or grandparent’s) service with the First Infantry Division. NOTE: It is your responsibility to determine whether your parent or grandparents served in the First Infantry division. If this information does not appear on the discharge papers, it is your responsibility to prove service with the First Infantry Division in order to be eligible for the scholarship competition. It is essential that your application be complete and received by the Foundation not later than April 30th for consideration for the following school year. Please do not staple your documents. We will acknowledge receipt of your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered by the Scholarship Committee
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