SCOUTING BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Number of years experience: Youth______Adult______

Scouting positions held: Current______

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Past______

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Training experiences and awards received______VFW ______

If awarded this scholarship, I will furnish my own transportation and participate in the Wood Badge experience indicated on this application and further agree to aid my council with its leadership WOOD BADGE training program through instruction and coaching of others upon my return from the Wood Badge course.

Signature of applicant______Date______SCHOLARSHIP

FOR LOCAL COUNCIL USE ONLY PROGRAM (Must be completed and signed by the executive.)

Statement by local council stating why this application should be considered for a scholarship and that the applicant has satisfactorily completed the prerequisites for the course.

Council Name______Scout executive (print)______

Council No.______Signature of Scout executive______

Address______Date______email______Telephone______

511-006 2016 Printing VFW WOOD BADGE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

INSTRUCTIONS: Complete this application and secure official approval and authorization from the VFW Post Commander or VFW Auxiliary President and the local council Scout executive. From your local council Scout executive, obtain the dates and location RATIONALE of Wood Badge courses and enter days and locations of the course you select. The VFW has entered into a cooperative effort with the of America to encourage its Posts to organize packs, Boy Scout troops, RETURN TO: Varsity Scout teams, and crews. To Volunteer Development, S209 Return no later further this effort, the VFW National Headquarters 1325 W. Walnut Hill Lane offers Wood Badge training scholarships to assist than March 31. selected chapter members in acquiring skills that Irving, TX 75038 will better equip them to serve the youth of their communities. Members-at-large and retirees can I wish to be considered for a scholarship to attend the following Wood Badge training: qualify by being sponsored by the nearest VFW Post in their area. Course No.______Dates______Location______BSA region______GUIDELINES 1. This scholarship program covers the current Wood Badge course, which was developed for CANDIDATE all Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing leaders, Name______Occupation ______as well as council and district leaders. The focus of the course is onthe development of leader- Address ______City, state, zip ______ship skills, not outdoor skills. Sex ______Age ______Marital status ______Children ______Ages______

2. There shall be awarded annually three scholar- Membership in other organizations______ships for each BSA region—a total of 12. ______

3. Scholarships will cover $200 toward the tuition ______fee only. The recipient must furnish transporta- tion to and from Wood Badge course locations. VFW OR VFW AUXILIARY INFORMATION 4. Applicants must satisfy all Wood Badge *Current member of VFW Post/Aux. No.______City, state, zip______course prerequisites. VFW or Auxiliary offices held______5. Applicants must be VFW or ______VFW Auxiliary members in ______good standing. VFW Post Commander or Auxiliary President Certification______Commander’s or President’s signature required.

*VFW or Auxiliary members in good standing only may apply. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR POST OR AUX. NUMBER.