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:
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.
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