The San Diego Navy League is looking for applicants for the Alexander Kreiglowa Navy and Marine Corps Dependents Education Foundation Scholarship Program.
All applications must be received by March 31.
The scholarship can be used starting with the 2010/2011 school year and is good for tuition, books, and attendance fees. The annual cap is $15,000 each year for a maximum of four years.
To take of advantage of this opportunity, the following criteria must be met:
• Dependent child of active duty, retired, or deceased Naval Service (USN or USMC) resident in the state of California
• Graduating senior in the top 10% of high school graduating class
• Proof of acceptance for Fall 2010 by an accredited 4-year college or university in the United States
• Financial need
In the event that potential applicants have experienced unusual or extraordinary financial hardship in their family, due to loss of job, income, or additional expenses; there is a Special Circumstances Form that can be submitted with the Application Package.
According to the Navy League’s website, Alexander Kreiglowa, whose name the scholarship is dedicated, was born in Norwich, CT 90 years ago. He joined the Navy at the age of 16, served in the Navy over 20 years and retired as a chief petty officer, in 1957. This was the highest enlisted rank in the Navy at that time.
During his time in the Navy, Kreiglowa served on 10 different ships and spent nearly 17 years at sea. He trained young recruits at the Naval Training Center for over three years. According to Kreiglowa, this assignment required long hours, however he found the work very satisfying.
When asked about the scholarship, Kreiglowa replied, "I always worked hard to get ahead and now, I want to give something back to the Navy and my country. The Navy was very good to me and I think this is one way I can give back. I want this scholarship money to go to students who have a strong desire to get ahead and accomplish things."
The Navy League of the United States was founded in 1902 with the encouragement of President Theodore Roosevelt. The Navy League is unique among military-oriented associations in that it is a civilian organization dedicated to the education of our citizens, including our elected officials, and the support of the men and women of the sea services and their families.
To obtain an application or additional information, you can visit their website at www.navyleague-sd.com.
