1. The National Guard Association of Florida (NGA-FL) and the Enlisted National Guard Association of Florida (ENGAF) have established a scholarship program to assist members of the Florida National Guard in pursuing advanced educational and academic opportunities.
The scholarship program is open to outstanding enlisted, officer and warrant officers, who are members of the Florida National Guard and members of their respective association (NGOA-FL or ENGAF), their spouses, sons and daughters. Priority may be given to Guard members. These scholarships are for one year, to attend an accredited college, university, or vocational technical school. A joint NGOA-FL and ENGAF scholarship committee administers the program. Scholarship recipients may be given the award no more than two times; however, the individual must compete for the renewal of the scholarship on the same basis as a first-time applicant.
Eligibility: Scholarships will be awarded based on the following criteria:
a. Academics:
i. Applicants must meet the entrance requirements of the institution of his or her choice.
ii. Applicant must demonstrate average or above average academic achievement, as evidenced by previous grades, test scores, etc.
b. Citizenship: Applicants must show evidence of civic and moral leadership and character including truthfulness, courage, and devotion to the community and to the country.
c. Need: A: need for financial assistance in order to continue education will be considered only in cases involving students with similar outstanding academic and personal qualifications.
Application procedures: Application forms may be obtained through this Link:Scholarship-Application-2024
or by writing:
Scholarship Committee
Post Office Box 3446,
St. Augustine, Florida 32085-3446
All applications will be accompanied by:
a. The scholarship application form, which must be hand signed or electronic certified signature.
b. Copies of high school and/or college transcripts or standardized test scores, if appropriate.
c. A brief statement with specific facts as to desire to continue education and anticipated occupation of profession.
d. Three current letters of recommendation verifying this application and giving personal character references. If applicant is a member of the Florida National Guard, a letter of recommendation from their unit commander is also required.
e. Applicant must submit application.
Applications must be received by May 15th, to:
The NGOA-FL and ENGAF Scholarship Committee
Post Office Box 3446
St. Augustine , Florida 32085-3446
After applications are received at the NGOA-FL office, each application is examined for all required documentation and verification of association membership. After the deadline has closed, a joint NGOA-FL and ENGAF scholarship committee reviews applications. The applications are graded on the basis of average or above average academics, citizenship, need and potential. Recipients will be notified and checks will be sent to the scholarship winners by August. To comply with Conflict of Interest policies, no board members, employees or their family members are eligible to receive scholarship while currently serving on executive council or employed by the National Guard Association of Florida, Inc.
Sincerely,
CSM (Ret) Mac Gamache, President
Enlisted National Guard Association of Florida, & National Guard Officers Association of Florida
COL Blake Glass, President Elect National Guard Officers Association of Florida
The EANGF Auxiliary Also presents scholarships each year. Please read their requirements and download their application from here today.
EANGUS Auxiliary Scholarship Application
EANGUS also has multiple scholarship available. Check them out with this link.
http://dev.eangus.org/wp/we-care-for-america/scholarship-information/