The Veterans Scholar Award

Inspired by a donation to create Veterans Field in memory of Command Sgt. Maj. (CSM) Forrest K. Foreman-Green Beret, and in honor of all American servicemen and women, The Calverton School has initiated a new program to provide partial tuition scholarships to dependents of active duty service members or veterans of the United States Armed Forces. The Veterans Scholar Award will be granted to a limited number of high school students who have consistently excelled in the academic arena, with a special emphasis on character and community involvement. The awardee must also express a strong commitment to attend college following graduation.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2007-2008 school year. Student eligibility for the 45% tuition grant award will be dependent on the following:

• Applicant must be a United States citizen
• Applicant must be a high school student (entering grades 9-12)
• Applicant must be a dependent of an active, reserve, retired, deceased, medically discharged, or honorably discharged member of one of the U.S. Armed Forces (present a DD Form 214 or VA Certificate of Eligibility- VA Form 26-1880)
• Applicant should demonstrate exemplary character evidenced through three high character references from individuals not related to the student
• Applicant must be committed to involvement in extracurricular or co-curricular activities and demonstrate a strong commitment to attend college upon graduation.
• Applicant must complete the School's application for admission and be offered acceptance to the School.

For more information, please download the following documents:

• Veterans Scholar Program details
• Veterans Scholar Program-Frequently Asked Questions

To apply, use the general Calverton Scholarship Application form and note "Veterans Scholar Award" on the top. Be sure to submit all additional materials as described in "Veterans Scholar Program details" document.