U.S. Naval Cryptologic Veterans Association

Eligibility

1. A U.S. NCVA member in good standing for the application year must sponsor applicants.
   • The application must be submitted via the U.S. NCVA member.
   • Applicants need not be related to the sponsor.
   • A brief Letter of Sponsorship must be included with the application containing the sponsor’s email address or phone number for contact.
     • Make it more than JUST “I’m sponsoring…” Tell us WHY you are sponsoring the candidate and why you think the student is deserving of an NCVA scholarship.
2. Applicants must be a High School graduate at minimum with an intent to enroll in an institution of higher learning and have a financial need. If you have already been accepted at an institution of higher learning, attach a copy of the acceptance letter.
3. Applicants who have attended college and those currently enrolled are also eligible. They too must provide a transcript and have a financial need.
4. Applicants must:
   • Submit a transcript from their school.
   • Plan to enroll in an institution of higher learning.
   • Have a financial need.
   • Attach a copy of their acceptance letter if already accepted at an institution of higher learning.
   • Submit a brief written statement including:
     • Your current and future educational goals.
     • Any special circumstances you wish to be considered.
     • The nature of your financial need.
     • The statement should not exceed one page, single spaced, typewritten.
5. While not required, a letter of recommendation from a teacher or professor will be considered in the evaluation and is highly recommended.
6. You may apply in consecutive years, but each year will be evaluated separately with no guarantee the scholarship will be renewed.
7. Please ensure your contact information remains valid through 15 August of the year you are applying.