Chapter 155 Scholarships

Chapter Scholarships

Chapter 155 continues to be committed to enhancing education opportunities for our members and their families. As such, two $500.00 scholarships are offered annually. The deadline for both is 30 June of each year. For our scholarship recipients, funds will be mailed directly to the post-secondary institution in September. Under no circumstances will scholarship funds be mailed to the student. Listed below are the scholarships offered:

Master Sergeant Neal E. Powers Memorial Scholarship: This award, in memory of Neal E. Powers, is granted to a member or a dependent of members of Chapter 155/A155. This scholarship is awarded to the successful applicant who has been accepted and will be entering their first post secondary education program. To apply for this scholarship, start here

Master Sergeant William Sowers Memorial Scholarship: This award, in memory of William Sowers, is granted to members/dependents of Members of Chapter 155/A155. This is a grant for continuing education. The student must be enrolled in an accredited institution and have completed at least one semester or term. To apply for this scholarship, start here

Scholarship applications must be mailed to:
Sue Williams, Scholarship Chairman
419 Ocean Rd
Portsmouth NH 03801-6020
Phone: 603-431-5130 (H) (Answer machine available)
603-430-2593 (W) (Voice mail available)

Division 1 Scholarship

In addition to the Chapter scholarships, Division 1 also gives out scholarships that Chapter members and their families are eligible for There are three categories of eligibility as follows:

Category #1. Graduating High School Seniors entering 1st year of College of:
-Parents, Grandparents and/or Guardians that are current members of AFSA/Auxiliary.

Category #2. College students 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years to age 26 of:
-Parents, Grandparents and/or Guardians that are current members of AFSA/Auxiliary.

Category #3.* AFSA/Auxiliary members seeking to complete Advanced
Schooling. (Credited College or Trade School)
* Note! Married children in category #3 achieve eligibility for this scholarship by becoming a member of AFSA, or the Auxiliary.

Scholarship are limited to one scholarship per category, for a total of three (3) per year @ $500.00 each. Please note that there have been some changes made to the past eligibility criteria as follows:

                  A). The grade point average (GPA) has been raised from 2.0 to 3.0.
                  B). The submitted photograph shall be 5”x7”in size.
                  C). In most cases, the winning recipient’s checks will be made out to the schools Bursar’s office/along with the recipients name, for credit towards their educational expenses.

This year's deadline is 16 April 2007!! Please click here to download the application. Division 1 Scholarship form If you encounter any difficulties in obtaining your application package, you may request a copy from Jarl Christensen utilizing the following methods of your choosing.

Mail:          Jarl Christensen
                3996 East Providence
                Williamsburg, VA 23188

E-Mail: jarl.christensen@verizon.net