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SOA Scholarship

One of the important decisions made by the 2011 General Assembly of the SOA concerned the creation of a SOA Scholarship. Its goals are to aid graduating secondary school students to pursue university level study in subject areas relevant to SHAPE objectives and develop good-will and positive focus for the SOA with current and future SHAPE personnel.

The 2500€ scholarship is for the first university year and will be awarded to graduating descendants of SOA members (i.e., children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and step or  adopted children) or any graduating secondary school student sponsored by a SOA member.

To apply, seniors must be planning to enter a recognized university and to pursue primary (major) study in Languages, History, Political Science or International Relations, or functional areas relevant to SHAPE activities (e.g. engineering, information etchnology, etc.). Academic excellence and demonstrated interest in the chosen field will be key factors in the decision.  

To access the SOA Scholarship Application Form:

Download application form  

In addition to completing the application form, the applicant must supply ALL the following information (except grades/transcripts) in an official NATO language, i.e., English or French:

1. Secondary school grades/ transcript. (attached a summary in French or English if the original is in another language)
2. A signed letter of recommendation (on school letterhead) from the high school advisor or other high school instructor who is familiar with the academic abilities and achievements of the applicant.
3. A brief letter of recommendation from the SOA sponsor (ONLY if not a direct descendant). 
4. A one page typed statement of goals, including how they relate to the promotion of the values of SHAPE, NATO and the Atlantic Alliance.

Applications will be judged by a committee convened by the Executive Committee of the SOA and High School counsellors.

DEADLINE

The complete application must be received by the SOA no later than MAY 15, to include transcripts, statement of goals, and recommendation letters. Please check that the following information is complete:

1. Completed application form.
2. School transcripts.
3. Signed statement of goals.
4. A letter of recommendation from school (and sponsor if necessary).
5. Proof of (submittal of) registration at chosen University.

The completed application packet should be sent via email to shapeoa@gmail.com, subject SCHOLARSHIP 2025.        

If there are any questions, please contact us shapeoa@gmail.com

The Scholarship(s) will be announced at the High School Graduation Ceremony in June, and distributed during the  annual SOA General Assembly in October.