VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA CHAPTER 1075

Thank you for your interest in the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Chapter 1075 Scholarship.  Your completed application must be returned to:  VVA Chapter 1075, P.O. Box 38974, Colorado Springs, CO 80937-8974 with a postmark of no later than 31 March 2025.  Applications received after that postmarked date “WILL NOT” be considered or accepted.  To qualify for the $2000.00 Scholarship Award, you must be a child or grandchild of a military Vietnam or Vietnam era veteran (deceased or otherwise) living in one of these Colorado Counties: El Paso, or Teller County.  Adults or emancipated children are not eligible. You must not be older than 21 years of age, and you must be accepted into an accredited college or trade or technical school and be able to provide proof of acceptance.   Adults or emancipated children are Not Eligible. Applicants must be the child or grandchild of a Military member who served in Vietnam or Vietnam Era Veteran whose military service was from 1962-1975.  Additionally, dependents of Veterans who served in any War or Conflict in Southwest Asia areas (Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait) are eligible. In addition to completing the application and providing supporting documentation, each applicant will be required to write a 1000 word typed essay on any one of the following three topics with references as to the source of your information.