The Fairfax-Lee Chapter of the Association of the U.S. Army announced its 2019 Scholarship Program in February.

Every year, the chapter provides scholarships to students who are members of the chapter.

Last year, the chapter awarded $16,000 to 24 students, including college-bound high school seniors and college students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Recipients included soldiers of all components, Army civilians, military family members, ROTC and JROTC cadets, and industry partners.

This chapter program assists students in pursuing their dreams and helps build the next generation of leaders for our nation.

Applicants must be high school seniors or full- or part-time college students for the 2018-19 academic year who are chapter members; complete and submit the application; provide a copy of school transcripts; one or more letters of recommendation from a teacher, coach, or supervisor; and a short essay (500 words or less) on how they helped someone in the past or plan to in the future.

The application can be found on the Fairfax-Lee chapter portal at https://www.ausa.org/chapters/fairfax-lee-chapter.

All entries must be postmarked or email-dated April 5, 2019. The mailing address is: Fairfax-Lee Chapter AUSA, ATTN: Scholarship Chair, PO BOX 631, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060.

For email submissions, additional information, or questions, contact us at FairfaxLeeAUSAScholarship@gmail.com.