SEA SCOUT APPLICATION for US Coast Guard Academy Academy Introduction Mission (AIM) Summer Program Applications are due March 30, 2021
FULL NAME: (please print or type) First Middle Last
DATE OF BIRTH (mm/dd/yyyy):
DATE AIM APPLICATION SUBMITTED TO US COAST GUARD ACADEMY (mm/dd/yyyy):
ADDRESS:
EMAIL: T-SHIRT SIZE: ( S, M, L, XL, XXL )
PHONE: ( ) - CELL: ( ) -
APPRENTICE RANK (mm/dd/yyyy): ORDINARY RANK (mm/dd/yyyy):
QUARTERMASTER RANK (mm/dd/yyyy): / / ABLE RANK (mm/dd/yyyy):
SEAL COURSE (mm/yyyy): SEAL LOCATION:
Information and dates for the US Coast Guard Academy’s AIM Summer Program are found at https://www.uscga.edu/aim/. Sea Scouts interested in competing for the AIM program slots reserved for Sea Scouts must first apply directly to the Coast Guard Academy AIM Program at this website. Once the online application is submitted, Sea Scouts must complete the following application and submit the requested information to be considered for the Sea Scout program’s nomination to fill these reserved seats.
Applicant’s signature: Date (mm/dd/yyyy):
Ship number: Ship name:
Council number : Council name:
Skipper name:
Skipper email: Skipper phone: ( ) -
Skipper signature: _ Skipper cell: ( ) -
Parent name:
Parent email: Parent phone: ( ) -
Parent signature: Parent cell: ( ) -
See page 2 for required attachments to this application cover sheet.
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Required attachments to the application cover sheet:
Page 1 (top half): 200-word statement of personal motivation - “I want to participate in the US Coast Guard Academy Introduction Mission program because …”
Page 1 (bottom half): 200-word statement of vision - “After the AIM program, I will utilize the skills learned at the US Coast Guard Academy to ...”
Page 2 School resume (Transcript, awards, leadership positions, sports/band/club activities)
Page 3 Scouting resume (Awards, leadership positions, activities)
Page 4 Community service resume (Awards, leadership positions, activities, hours)
A high-resolution full-length color photograph in the Official Sea Scout uniform.
Top performing Sea Scouts interested in this opportunity must submit their applications by email to [email protected] No Later Than March 30, 2021.
There is no need to mail the original application and photo.
IMPORTANT - Due to COVID, this program may not be available in 2021. If the Coast Guard approves it, selected Sea Scouts must meet the medical and physical requirements detailed at https://www.uscga.edu/aim/. Successful applicants will receive notification with instructions to arrange and pay for their own transportation to and from embarkation and debarkation sites. It is recommended that you travel on fully refundable tickets; the US Coast Guard Academy is a military installation, and its schedule is subject to change due to operational commitments. IMPORTANT NOTICE CONCERNING FOOD ALLERGIES AND DIETARY RESTRICTIONS: Please do not apply for this program if you have food allergies or special dietary restrictions that aren’t addressed on the US Coast Guard Academy’s website for the AIM Summer Program.
UNIFORM REQUIREMENT: You must have a complete Official Sea Scout Uniform as described in the current Sea Scout Manual and Guide to Awards and Insignia to wear when you report to and depart from the US Coast Guard Academy. Additional information about what to bring will be provided to the successful applicants. Learn more about cadet life at the US Coast Guard Academy at https://www.uscga.edu/.
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