February 16, 2012
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEES  

The Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund (FEEA) last month announced applications for its 2012-13 scholarship program available for download at www.feea.org

 
FEEA distributes nearly half a million dollars   each year.  More than 400 students from across     27 regions will win scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,500.  From this pool of 400, the top students in each region have the chance to win two additional awards.
 
Eligible applicants are current civilian federal and postal employees with at least three years of service and their dependents.  Dependent applicants (spouse or child) must be full-time students in an accredited degree program and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.  The course of study must lead to a two-year, four-year or graduate degree.  Employee applicants must meet the same academic criteria; however, they may be part-time students.  Additional qualifications are discussed on FEEA’s Web site at www.feea.org/scholarships.
 
Here are some requirements for those considering submitting an application:
 
  • Complete high school or college transcripts
  • One written recommendation/letter of reference
  • A short essay (topic changes annually)
  • A list of community service, extracurricular activities and awards
  • A copy of the employee sponsor’s most recent SF-50
 
Specific instructions and any additional requirements are listed on each year’s application.
 
The deadline to submit an application is by March 30, 2012
 
FEEA is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) agency, primarily funded through federal employee contributions to FEEA CFC Pledge #11185 and donations to special relief funds.  Since 1986, FEEA has provided more than $10 million in scholarships to civilian federal employees and their dependents.  The FEEA Emergency Assistance Program has provided more than $7.6 million in financial assistance to federal families experiencing natural disasters such as floods, fires and hurricanes, and to those experiencing unforeseen personal emergencies such as illness or death in the family.