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18 February 2000

NSCC INFORMATION LETTER 6-01

From: Executive Director, U. S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps
To: Distribution

Subj: NSCC COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Ref: (a) NSCC Regulations, Chapter Sixteen

Encl: (1) NSCC Scholarship Application (NSC-14 Revised 1/98)

1. Purpose. To announce NSCC 2001 college scholarship opportunities and advise all commands of the Scholarship Application Form.

2. Background. Reference (a) contains information on the annual college scholarships offered by the Naval Sea Cadet Corps. Criteria for submission are outlined in NSCC Regulations and shall be adhered to for those submitting applications.

3. Discussion. The NSCC Board of Directors has approved another series of college scholarship opportunities for Sea Cadets during 2000. Last year there was a limited number of applications for the scholarships and the chances of getting a scholarship were excellent. All cadets shall use the enclosed NSCC Scholarship Application Form (NSC-14 revised 1/98) when applying for NSCC scholarships. Applications are due by 15 May 2001 at NHQ. The scholarships approved are as follows:

  • Four (4) NSCC Scholarships of $1,000 each.
  • Five (5) Kingsley Foundation Scholarships of $1,000 each (subject to receipt of grant).
  • One (1) San Diego Gas and Electric Scholarship of $1,000

In addition to the NSCC scholarships, the Navy League has scholarships available to grant. The amount to be awarded is three four year scholarships at $2,500 per year, and nine one-year $2,500.00 scholarships. Information on these scholarships can be found on the NLUS web site (navyleague.org) or call Sheila Hallas at Navy League Hdqtrs at 703-528-1775. There is a separate application form for the Navy League scholarships. Deadline for NLUS scholarships is 31 March 2001.

Commanding Officers are requested to give this information letter widest possible distribution and encourage interested and eligible cadets to apply.

4. Cancellation. This information letter is cancelled 1 June 2001.

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M.D. Ford

Distribution:
NSCC/NLCC Unit Commanding Officers
NSCC/NLCC Regional Directors
NSCC Headquarters Representatives

Copy:
National Chairman
National President
Chairman, NSCC Scholarship Committee