R 312215Z JAN 13 ALCOAST 037/13 COMDTNOTE 1754 SUBJ: 2013 COAST GUARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP OPEN SEASON 1. The Coast Guard Foundation scholarship program is soliciting applications for the 2013 academic school year starting 1 February through 15 March. These foundation scholarships are made possible by the following major benefactor organizations: the Arnold Sobel Endowment Fund (Sobel), the Coast Guard Foundation Scholarship Fund (Foundation), the Commander Ronald J. Cantin Scholarship Fund (Cantin), the Daniel J. Christovich Scholarship Fund (Christovich), and the Westbrook Scholarship Fund (Westbrook). Major considerations for the selection of awardees for all foundation scholarships include scholastic promise, motivation, moral character, leadership qualities, and good citizenship. 2. The Sobel Scholarship honors RADM Arnold Sobel, whose affiliation with the Coast Guard began during World War II when he commanded a tank landing ship in the South Pacific. He is known for his contributions to the maritime community, impact on the "One Coast Guard" concept through his reserve service, and his philanthropic efforts with the Coast Guard Foundation. This fund will provide two or more scholarships for the 2013 school year. The Sobel provides up to 5,000 dollars per year and is renewable for four consecutive years, as long as the student, in the opinion of the scholarship committee, continues to qualify. 3. The Foundation Scholarships are made possible through proceeds from its golf tournaments. Tournaments are held in Washington, DC, Long Beach, CA, Monmouth, NJ, and Stonington, CT. This fund will provide two or more scholarships for the 2013 academic school year. These scholarships range from 2,500 to 5,000 dollars per year and may be awarded for one year up to four years. 4. The Cantin Scholarship Fund honors Commander Ronald J. Cantin who retired in 2007 after a distinguished career in the Coast Guard, where he served in nearly every aspect of the marine safety program and earned numerous national level credentials both as a responder and instructor of marine safety. The Cantin will provide one, non-renewable, 2,500 dollar scholarship for the 2013 school year. 5. The Christovich Scholarship honors the career of Commander Daniel J. Christovich. His career assignments include deck watch officer aboard CGC Jarvis, commanding officer of CGC Cape George, officer-in-charge of law enforcement detachment 7th district, and several key staff officer positions throughout Coast Guard Headquarters. Later, CDR Christovich worked in the financial management arena for the Coast Guard Chief Financial Officer in the Office of Policy and in the Office of Financial Systems. Upon retirement, he was the Chief of Program, Budget and Execution Division for the Office of Command, Control, Communication, Computers and Information Technology. This fund will provide one 2,500 dollar non-renewable scholarship for this school year. 6. The Westbrook Scholarship honors the work of Hugh Westbrook, and his wife Carole Westbrook. Mr. Westbrook is a Methodist minister who in 1976 co-founded a local Miami hospice organization that grew to become Vitas Healthcare Corporation. His leadership in American hospice care and his work with Congress helped to develop landmark hospice legislation and, consequently, founded the hospice foundation of America in 1980. The Westbrooks continue their commitment to philanthropy in support of many foundations, educational institutions and the Coast Guard Foundation. While this scholarship uses the same criteria as other Coast Guard Foundation scholarships, emphasis will be placed on demonstrated moral and ethical character. The Westbrook will provide one, non-renewable, 2,500 dollar scholarship for this school year. 7. Eligibility, application materials and procedures for the Sobel, Foundation, Cantin, Christovich, and Westbrook scholarships are the same. Dependent children of active duty, retired, or deceased Coast Guard enlisted personnel, and dependent children of enlisted personnel in the Coast Guard Reserve currently on active duty are eligible and encouraged to apply for these scholarships supporting undergraduate degree programs. Students currently attending college are eligible to apply, as long as they have dependent status with their sponsor. 8. Only online applications are accepted. Please visit www.uscg.mil/worklife/scholarship.asp to apply. 9. Additional scholarships have more specific eligibility requirements: A. The Captain Ernest W. Fox Perpetual Scholarship Program (Fox) is sponsored by Elizabeth, Clay and Dean Fox to honor the memory of their late son and brother, respectively, who served 23 years in the Coast Guard (1977-2000). This program established a perpetual scholarship at the Aircraft Repair and Supply Center (now the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC)), Elizabeth City, North Carolina to assist the education and training endeavors of ALC personnel only. Captain Fox served as Assistant Chief and Chief of the Repair Division at the ALC from 1992 until 1996. Employees of ALC (active duty officers, enlisted personnel, and Federal civil service employees) and their dependents are eligible to apply. The Fox will provide one, non-renewable, 1,000 dollar scholarship for the 2013 school year. Contact the ALC training officer/ESO at 252-335-6214 to obtain information on eligibility and application procedures. Applications for the Fox scholarship must be submitted to ALC by 15 March. B. The Fallen Heroes Scholarship Fund solicits applications on a continuous basis year round. Dependent Coast Guard children who lose a parent in Coast Guard operations are eligible and encouraged to apply for these scholarships. The Fallen Heroes fund was established by John and Delinda Statts to honor the memory of the parents of Mr. Statts, Captain Frederick Statts and Mrs. Sara Statts. Captain Statts graduated from the Coast Guard Academy in 1936 and served with distinction for 30 years. He retired as the commanding officer of the Coast Guard Training Center in Cape May, New Jersey. Scholarships are awarded based on available funding, but every effort will be made to award scholarships to all applicants who are academically eligible. Awards are renewable for four consecutive years of undergraduate studies, as long as the student, in the opinion of the scholarship committee, continues to qualify. Those eligible can apply online at www.uscg.mil/worklife/scholarship.asp. 10. For additional assistance, please contact the Family Resource Specialist at your Health, Safety and Work-Life Regional Practice. Simply dial 1-800-872-4957 and follow the prompts. 11. For additional information, please contact the Office of Work-Life Family Support Services Specialist, Ms. Mitchia (Shay) D. Tull-Cook, at HQS-SMB-FamilySupportServices(AT)USCG.MIL. 12. RADM Maura K. Dollymore, Director of Health, Safety and Work-Life Sends. 13. Internet release authorized.