The Association will offer scholarships once yearly in amounts dependent upon contributions to the Scholarship Fund.
To be eligible the applicant must:
Be a child, stepchild, grandchild or great-grandchild of an Association member or a 35th Infantry Regiment member
who was killed in action
Be a graduating high school senior
Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
Relatives of Association Board members are not eligible.
Consideration will be given to current GPA, SAT or ACT score, academic standing, school activities, employment and
community involvement. The scholarship may be used at college/university, community college, or college credit-awarding
vocational school. Scholarship checks will be sent to the school’s financial aid office upon receipt by the Association of a
Letter of Acceptance from the institution chosen by the selectee. The Letter of Acceptance should reflect at least a twelve
semester hour course load.
Scholarship applications are available on the Association website at www.cacti35th.org, or through the Association’s secretary,
whose address is below. In addition to the application, the applicant must submit:
Two letters of reference: one from a high school faculty member and a person well acquainted with the applicant, but not a relative.
An essay, not to exceed 500 words describing career interests and goals.
A summary of activities, awards, honors and employment.
An official transcript of high school credits through the first semester of the senior year to include rank in class and most recent
SAT or ACT tests scores.
Applications and supporting documents should be mailed no later than April 15, 2008 to:
Mr. Bill Henson
Secretary, 35th Infantry Regiment Association
3680 Chrisfield Drive
Rocky River, OH 44116
Selectees will be notified of scholarship award by May 25, 2008. Upon receipt by the Association of a Letter of Acceptance, a
check will be sent the appropriate Student Financial Aid Office.