SCHOLARSHIP  PROCESS:

The scholarship process consists of the following procedures:

1) Scholarship application must be postmarked by 4/18/22.

2) Application must be filled out completely & signed by the student & a representative of the High School Guidance staff.

3) There is absolutely NO fee associated with this scholarship.

4) Once the application is received, it will be reviewed by the Scholarship Award Committee.

5) The scholarship recipient will be notified by April 29, 2022.

6) The scholarship will be awarded at the VFW Post #8692 Loyalty Day Celebration on May 1st, 2022.

7 )The recipients' name, will be posted on the Pfc Raymond A. Ranellucci, Jr. Veterans Memorial Scholarship award plaque; located at the VFW Post 8692 facility. 

CERTIFICATE OF COMMUNITY Service/Event PARTICIPATION

I certify that _______________________________________

of ______________________________________High School

has participated in the service/event____________________

_____________________ on ____________________(date).

This service/Event was sponsored by ___________________.

Signature of certification______________________________

TITLE ____________________________________________

Contact Telephone #_________________________________

Signature of Applicant________________________________

Date_________________

SCHOLARSHIP  REQUIREMENTS:

To apply for the PFC Raymond A. Ranellucci, Jr. Veterans Memorial Scholarship award, the following IS required:

1) A written essay on the topic, "The True Meaning of Memorial Day". This essay must be a minimum of 500 words and no more than 1,000 words.

2) Participation in a community event/service, that in some way promotes patriotism or was connected with any Veterans programs.

3) High School Senior, who is a son or daughter or relative of a Veteran of the United States Military service thiat is accepted to a 2 year/4 year College of choice. (Proof of parents - relatives military status required & college acceptance necessary).....

4) Or - A High School Senior who is accepted to 2 year/4 year ROTC program at a College or Military Academy of choice.

5) Has participated in school activities. (Clubs, Student Council or Sports programs).

6) A brief bullet point biography of applicant.

7)Resident of either Albany, Rensselaer or Schenectady Counties.