Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Description:
If you are a young person today, you may wonder how you will ever pay for college. If you are a federal employee, the challenges may at times seem insurmountable. FEEA sponsors the only merit-based scholarship competition program open exclusively to federal employees, their spouses, and their children–rewarding hard workers through our merit-based program.

How to Apply:
To apply visit – http://www.feea.org/index.php?Itemid=46

Deadline:

March 31, 2011

Awards: More than 400 students from across 26 regions will win scholarships ranging from $250 to $2,500. From this this pool of 400, the top students in each region have the chance to win two additional awards:
  • Six students will win an additional $5,000 through the FEEA-NTEU Scholarship. Read more>
  • Additional money is awarded through the Cooke Memorial Scholarship. Read more>
Who is Eligible?
  • Current civilian federal and postal employees with at least three years of federal service, their children and spouses
  • Dependent applicants may first apply as high school seniors
  • Dependents must be full-time students; employees may be part-time
  • Enrolled (or plan to enroll) in an accredited post-secondary school
  • Course of study that leads to a two-year, four-year or graduate degree
  • 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale