Seawolf Association Education Assistance Fund Scholarship Program Guidelines
Seawolf Education Assistance Fund Announcement for 2025 – 2026 Academic Year
by Rich Lambert, EAF Coordinator/Manager
The Seawolf Association invites college bound or current college students of SW Association Members in good standing (immediate family: daughters, sons and grands) to apply to this year’s SWEAF Program. Each year, the program awards up to two $1500 scholarships to the winners.
This year’s topic is The Pros and Cons of Neo-Isolationism. For more information visit the Seawolf website or call the Education Fund Coordinator. AI assistance will result in an automatic disqualification. The deadline for your application, one reference letter and essay is June 30, 2025. The SWEAF Committee will judge along with the SW Officers. Winners will be announced at our Minneapolis Reunion.
The Seawolf EAF winner for 2024 was a Freshman at Baylor University, Cambria Cremeans of Lakeside, California. Her Grandfather, Glen Cremeans, was in HAL-3 from October, 1968 to 1969 at Vung Tau and Binh Thuy.
The Topic for the 2024 essay was:
“The Cause and What Can Be Done to Reduce Homelessness Among Veterans?”
Charter
In accordance with the By-Laws, and to maintain our Veteran's Organization 501(c) (19) status, the Association offers two scholarships of $1500 each year. The scholarship program will be conducted as directed by the Executive Committee, subject to membership review at regular or special meetings.
Program
Scholarships will be awarded to the winners of an essay contest on a topic approved by the Executive Committee.
Eligibility
Applicants competing in the essay contest must be direct descendants of Association regular or life members in good standing. (Direct descendents are son/daughter, step-son/step-daughter, grandson/grand-daughter, etc.) Direct descendants of Seawolves who gave their lives in the service of their country or Association members who have since passed away are also welcome to apply. Applicants are limited to undergraduates or students enrolled in "trade schools" approved by the EF coordinator.
Conditions
Winner may not owe a refund on any grant or scholarship, previously awarded, or not currently in default on any loan nor have borrowed in excess of the loan limits, under the Title IV programs, at any institution.
Any monies received from the Association shall be used only for expenses directly related to schooling: tuition, fees, room, board, books.
Any unused funds from the Association shall be returned should the student's enrollment be terminated for any reason.
Essay Characteristics
Essay should be no less than 1500 words and must be the applicant's original work, or properly cited. Use of any form of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the writing of this essay is strictly prohibited. The essays will be graded on content, research and composition. Be especially careful that no essay page contains any name or distinguishing mark which may reveal the author to a judge.
Submission
Applicants should submit essays by e-mail to Rich Lambert, Education Assistance Fund Coordinator at kauaikat@yahoo.com.
Evaluation Procedure
The EF coordinator shall collect the essays and validate their timely submission, verify eligibility, sanitize any distinguishing markings which might reveal the author, distribute to the judges assigned by him. The EF coordinator shall determine an equitable ranking method, instruct the judges on the ranking method and shall determine the winners when the judges' rankings are returned. The Executive Committee may audit and correct EF coordinator procedures, and shall have final approval of the winners.
Deadline and Announcement Objective Dates
Deadline for submission shall be no later than 30 June, 2025.
More judges are needed, if you are willing to help out contact Rich at the above address.