Return to the "POINTER VIEW"January 25, 2002
Return to the "POINTER VIEW"
January 25, 2002
Grab your application and go to www.commissaries.com
Applications are available at the address listed above by clicking on the "What’s New" link or they can also be picked up from the Commissary Customer Service area at West Point’s store, according to Store Manager Catherine Mason.
Students must be a graduating senior who will be enrolled in a four-year program in the fall of 2002 or college students already enrolled in a four-year program.
The DeCA/Fisher House Scholarships for Military Children program is administered by Fisher House Foundation and funded through the generosity of industry members supplying commissaries worldwide. In its inaugural year, the program awarded nearly 400 scholarships worldwide to deserving recipients.
"I am eagerly anticipating awarding a record number of scholarships to deserving young students this year," said DeCA Director Air Force Maj. Gen. Robert J. Courter Jr. "The first year of the program was extremely successful in cementing the role of the commissary in military community life. These scholarships go a long way toward enabling young students to take the next step in their pursuit of excellence."
Students must have at least a 3.0 grade point average and must describe in an essay how his or her activities have enriched the community.
"Applications may be dropped off to the commissary customer service area or, if the commissary is closed, they can be mailed to us at Defense Commissary Agency, West Point Commissary, 1200 Stony Lonesome Access Road, West Point, N.Y., 10996," Mason said.
But DeCA officials said all applications must be completed and arrive at the commissary by close of business Feb. 5.
Applicant eligibility will be verified through the Defense Enrollment and Eligibility Reporting System prior to award of scholarships. Applicants should check to make sure they are registered with DEERS.