Through the generosity of members within the Society and proceeds from our Society Store, we now have funding available to provide one, perhaps two scholarships on an annual basis. 

The purpose of the Scholarship Program is to provide financial assistance to members of the Society, or to their dependents that wish to pursue an undergraduate degree, associate degree, or vocational training.

Qualifications and Guidelines for Candidates for Scholarship:

• A candidate must be a member of The Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (SHGTUS) or a dependent of a member of the SHGTUS or a dependent of a deceased Tomb Guard who expired before the establishment of the SHGTUS. Preference will be given to dependents of deceased members and to the dependents of those Society members who were incapacitated or killed while serving on active duty. A SHGTUS Member, who separated from the Army and is subsequently incapacitated, will receive special consideration. Selection of the recipient (s) will be determined on the merit of each applicant’s petition.
• The recipient must enroll at an accredited college, university, community college, junior college, business college, nursing school, vocational school or another course of instruction approved by the Scholarship Committee.
• The length of the scholarship shall be one year. The student may reapply annually provided they maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA each term and be enrolled as a full time student as defined by the institution. The scholarship will be payable at the beginning of the enrollment period. The recipient and educational institution must provide verification, in writing, to the Chair of the Scholarship Committee that the recipient is in good standing. Circumstances, such as major illness, or severe hardship incurred by the recipient may be used to appeal to the Scholarship Committee for reapplication.
• Application for a SHGTUS scholarship will be submitted by the applicant and sent to the Chairperson, by mail or e-mail. The applicant must identify the SHGTUS member as the sponsor, so that the Scholarship Committee makes verification. Applicant must specify course requirements, etc., as set forth by the institution (s) that he/she is qualified to attend. Applicant must compose a 1-2 page essay (maximum) stating his/her goals and how a SHGTUS Scholarship could help to attain these goals. Applicant must include all other applicants for scholarships and existing scholarships.
• Race, color, gender, religious belief or national origin will not influence the selection of candidates.

Eligibility

The scholarship candidate must be a member of the Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (SHGTUS), a dependent of a member of the SHGTUS, or a dependent of a deceased Tomb Guard who expired before the establishment of the SHGTUS. Preference will be given to dependents of deceased members and to the dependents of those Society members who were incapacitated or killed while serving on active duty. A SHGTUS Member, who separated from the Army and is subsequently incapacitated, will receive special consideration. Selection of the recipients will be determined on the merit of each applicant’s petition.

The SHGTUS Scholarship Committee will give consideration to the following criteria:

• Grade Point Average
• Financial Need
• ACT/SAT Scores
• School Activities
• Noteworthy Achievements
• Awards and Recognition
• Work History
• Class Rank or Percentile Ranking
• Special Talent
• Community Involvement
• Volunteer Efforts
• Personal Activities

Application Instructions

• Each applicant must complete a “Request for Scholarship” application.
• When applying for this scholarship, it is required to identify the member of the Society who is sponsoring you for this scholarship program. Additionally, you will need to submit the following items:
• SHGTUS Request for Scholarship application
• High school and/or collegiate records indicating the courses and grades obtained to date
• ACT/SAT scores
• One (1) Letter of Recommendation from a teacher, coach and/or guidance counselor
• If employed, one (1) letter of recommendation from your present employer describing your present job duties and performance.
• One (1) letter of recommendation from Community groups and/or volunteer efforts that you have been or are actively involve
• Attach, in writing, a 1 to 2 (maximum) page essay describing your career goals, life mission and why you feel you should be the recipient of this scholarship.
• The application must be filed no later than April 15th. 
• Make and keep copies of your application and letters of recommendation for your records.
• Return Scholarship Application to:

SHGTUS - Scholarship Committee
PO Box 1111
Hermitage, PA  16148-1111

Scholarship Application

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