Scholarship for Volunteering – Volunteer at the VA
If you volunteer at a VA medical center for at least 100 hours within the past year, you can apply for the Jesse Brown Scholarship. This scholarship opportunity is open to those ages 21 and younger and must be used before the winner reaches age 25. This scholarship can be used at any accredited institution of higher learning; to include universities, colleges, community colleges, vocational schools, etc.
Nominations for this award may be submitted by the Voluntary Service Program Manager at the VA medical center, DAV Department Commander, or the student may complete a self-nomination form which is available on-line. If you are submitting your own nomination, please include an essay discussing “What volunteering at a VA medical center means to you.” (Essay should be 750 words or less).
Applications for the 2010 Jesse Brown Memorial Youth Scholarship Program will be accepted between September 1, 2009 and February 26, 2010.
If you need more information, go to www.dav.org/volunteers/Scholarship.aspx
