Scholarship Program

What are the Requirements?

​Requirements are subject to change, but here is a foundational understanding of what we'll ask for:

• Verification of eligibility

• Transcripts

• Volunteer hours and certification (minimum of 10 hours during the academic year)

• Sealed letters of recommendation (x2)

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Deadlines & Procedures

• All materials must be received by TBD 2024 to be considered. 

• Applications must be completed using a word-processing program; handwritten applications will not be accepted. 

• Recipients of merit scholarships will be notified by TBD 2024 and will be invited to an awards ceremony (or alternative) to be presented their award in summer 2025

• Intended school of choice should be disclosed no later than TBD 2024

• Final disbursement of scholarship monies will be made by TBD 2024 and must be used by TBD 2024 or the money will be returned to the FBSA.

• Mail your completed application packet to:

Fort Bliss Spouses’ Association

ATTN: Scholarship Committee

P.O. Box 6365

El Paso, TX 79906

 

​Frequently Asked Questions

 Who is Eligible?

All spouses and dependents of Active Duty or Retired Military, Gold Star Families, GS Civilian Employees. Your sponsor must be assigned to the Ft. Bliss / El Paso area, and eligible child dependents must be younger than 23 up to the application deadline.

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Is it worth applying?

YES! The FBSA awarded over $38,000 in scholarships in 2023, and $xx,xxx in 2024!

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What if I am already in college?

APPLY! There are several categories we award scholarships to, including: HS Senior, Continuing College Student

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Where do I find the application?

Once the application period is open, you will be able to click the above APPLY NOW button to download the application packet!
 

For information please contact scholarships@thefbsa.org