FRA Scholarship Program
FRA is proud to support America’s future leaders by awarding
more than $90,000 annually in scholarships to deserving students. Awardees
are selected based on financial need, academic standing, character
and leadership qualities. FRA scholarships are awarded to FRA members,
their spouses, children, and grandchildren.
Scholarship forms for the 2009-2010 school year will be posted in
September, 2008.
All applicants are considered for any scholarship the FRA is able to
offer during a specific year, provided the applicant meets the
eligibility requirement for the award (based on the desires of the
donor).
Applicants are encouraged to be attentive to detail and complete all
portions of the application.
Scholarship recipients are notified in writing and by telephone. FRA
only notifies the applicants who have been selected to receive a
scholarship.
FRA awards the following scholarships each year:
The FRA Scholarship
Six awards of $5,000 each.
The Schuyler S. Pyle Scholarship
One award of $5,000.
Colonel Hazel Elizabeth Benn U.S.M.C. Scholarship
Provides scholarships of $2,000 for unmarried dependent
children of persons who have served or are now serving in the United
States Navy as enlisted medical personnel assigned to and serving with
the United States Marine Corps.
The Robert W. Nolan Emeritus Scholarship
The Glenn F. Glezen Scholarship
The Joseph R. Baranski Emeritus Scholarship
Three separate awards of $5,000 each. Preference is given to
applicants enrolled in courses of study at the post-graduate
(masters/doctorate) level.
The Stanley A. Doran Memorial Scholarship
One award; amount varies from year to year. Only children of FRA
members in good standing are eligible for this award.
Corporate Sponsored Scholarships
FRA’s affinity partners join us in supporting higher
education. Each year FRA is able to award numerous scholarships
through the generosity of our corporate partners.
All scholarship monies donated to the FRA are given to students in
the form of scholarships. No part of any donation received is used for
scholarship administration.
Other scholarship programs related to FRA membership are:
The Walter E. Beall Scholarship
FRA's Past Regional Presidents administer a scholarship for students
who aspire to further their education in aeronautical engineering or
pursue aviation-oriented degrees. These scholarships are derived from
the estate of Past Regional President Southeast Walter Beall.
Applications for the Walter E. Beall Scholarships are available by
writing to: Walter E. Beall Scholarship, 4911 Fennell Court, Suffolk, VA
23435, Attn: W. R. Holcombe. Requests can also be submitted via e-mail
to prp.inc2@verizon.net.
Applications for the Beall Scholarship must be sent to the above address
and be postmarked no later than 15 April.
The LA FRA Scholarships
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association (LA FRA) also
sponsors an annual scholarship program. Applications for FRA
scholarships can be used to apply for LA FRA scholarships; however
applicants who wish to be considered for both FRA and LA FRA awards must
submit separate application packages. (Applicants should simply check
the FRA or LA FRA scholarship box on Part B of the application and
address the package to the appropriate organization. Never check
both boxes or your application may be disqualified.)
Branch and Unit Awards
Check with your local FRA branch or LA FRA unit to see if they
sponsor a local scholarship program.
Common Pitfalls
Each year, the Scholarship Selection Committee must disqualify many
worthy applicants because they (or their parents/sponsors) fail to
complete the application properly. The committee encourages all
applicants to review the application thoroughly and complete all
portions.
Some common reasons applications are rejected include:
1. Applicants fail to submit an essay. This instruction is in bold
letters directly above the area for the applicant’s signature.
2. Sponsors/parents/heads of household/applicants do not complete the
financial portion of the application, or the information is obviously
inaccurate. Common errors include crossing out the entire page and/or
writing “Not Applicable” on it. Financial need is a
selection criterion for many FRA and LA FRA scholarships.
3. Applicants fail to provide the FRA/LA FRA membership information
requested, i.e. sponsor’s name, FRA status, and dependent
status.
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