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THE 281st ASSAULT HELICOPTER COMPANY SCHOLARSHIP FUND, INC.

The purpose of the 281st Assault Helicopter Company Scholarship (hereafter referred to as “the program”) is to perpetuate the memory and to recognize the valor of those personnel who served in the 281st AHC, In particular, the purpose is to memorialize those missing in action (“MIA”), those killed in action (“KIA”), and those who served honorably in the unit. To this end the 281st AHC Scholarship Fund annually awards scholarship Grants in memory of these individuals.

The Program is administered by a Scholarship Trustee Board (hereafter referred to as “the Board”) composed of former members of the 281st AHC, their spouses and/or their children. The Board members will oversee/manage the fund and evaluate all applicants who apply. The Chairman of the Board (hereafter referred to as “the Chairman”) shall annually select no less than three (3) members of the Board who will individually evaluate scholarship applicants for that year. Any direct descendent of an individual who served in the 281st AHC, or of their spouse, may apply for scholarship assistance. Following the completion of the annual selection process the Chairman shall notify the 281st AHC Association Board of Directors of the Board’s decisions.

TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE 281ST AHC SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The scholarship program is registered as a nonprofit 501.C by the IRS and is funded by contributions, which are tax deductible. If you have questions and / or wish to contribute to the program please contact Dr. Heintz-Forcht. The program is open for life and / or annuity gifts:

Treasurer, 281st Scholarship Fund
Attention: Brian Paine, CPA
22407 Rippling Court
Katy, TX 77494

SCHOLARSHIP GRANT ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

a. Applicant must be a high and or home school graduate or a high school or home school student anticipating graduation during the year of his /her application.

b. Applicant must be able to prove academic ability, interest in scholarship and leadership in school and community affairs.

c. By submission of a formal application the applicant agrees to the following:

(1). All documents submitted as part of the scholarship application process are the sole
property of the 281st AHC Association.

(2). The use of all awardees’ names and personal information for the purpose of
          promotion is granted to the 281st AHC Association without promise of favor or
          remuneration. In this regard all names and personal information shall be used only for
          the betterment of the scholarship program or for the recognition of the awardees. All
          releases must be made in good taste, and without any malice that would mar the 281st
          AHC Association Memorial Scholarship Program or adversely affect the awardees.

d. In the event that two or more applicants equally meet the established criteria, first preference will be given to children of individuals who ere lost while serving in the 281st AHC and have yet to be returned to heir families; second preference will be given to first generation children of former members of the 281st AHC; and final preference will be for grandchildren of former members of the 281st AHC.

TIME FRAME FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

Scholarship Grant Application:(1). Applications will be available at the 281st AHC annual reunion and/ or may be requested from the Board secretary at any time. Information relating to the scholarship program will also be published n each association newsletter. The deadline for all formal requests for applications is February 15 of the year in which the applicant is applying. To date the program has awarded 9 scholarships. Your child could be next!

For information, request an application or make a contribution please contact:

Dr. Karen Heintz-Forcht
Scholarship Board Secretary
1715 Dunleith Way
Greensboro, NC 27455
kfortch@dlon.edu
336-638-7544