Application Process

An information session will be held on

Wed Feb 13 at 2:00 pm in SHEC 1308 and Fri Feb 15 at 12:30 pm in SHEC 1308.

Applications can be submitted at any time.  To be considered for spring decisions for funding Fall 2019, please submit by April 1 5:00pm.

Note that application packages must be complete before being considered for selection, you must be a US Citizen or a permanent resident, and must be able to obtain a security clearance to apply.  

Requirements:

• Apply for admission to USA for the academic program you plan to pursue
• Submit a USA SFS Application attached here
• Submit official Transcripts for all institutions attended (current USA SoC students may submit their PAWS transcript)
• Submit a Resume (note that a government format rather than business format is preferred - see below)
• Include Awards, Honors, and Distinctions List (can be listed on the resume)
• Submit at least two Letters of Reference (one must be an academic reference - see application details)
• Submit a Competency Statement (see USA SFS Application for specifics)
  

Application Package Information

Overview Session Info 

Preparing Your Competency Statement -- Workshop handout for Competency Statement

Tailoring Your Resume to Federal Jobs 

Visit USA Career Services for Resume Help

Application Mailing Info:

For more information regarding the scholarship program, contact the SFS scholarship program coordinator, Ms. Angela Clark, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / 251.460.7539 / SHEC 1215