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Academic Scholarship Program

Meet SCA's 2011 Scholarship Awardees

Download Application
Download Letter of Introduction

The number of scholarships awarded will depend on the amount of money available, normally in the amount of $1,000.00 each.

DONATIONS The Scholarship Program is funded entirely by donations from SCA members. You still have time to make your 2011 tax deductable donation to this very worthwhile cause! Please send your donations to: Silver Caduceus Assn. Attn: Treasurer P.O. Box 39514 San Antonio, TX 78218 To date, we have awarded five scholarships at the 2006 reunion; three at the 2008 reunion, and three after the reunion; six at the 2010 reunion; and seven in 2011. This is a grand total of twenty-four $1,000.00 scholarships to relatives of SCA members, to include one to the spouse of an Active Duty MSC. Scholarship awards are distributed directly to the awardees to be used for tuition, books, fees, etc.

About Eligibility:

1. Applicants must be a spouse, child, grandchild, great-grandchild, sibling, child or grandchild of a sibling. Exceptions will be considered for those related members of former Army MSC officers who are killed in action or disabled in combat and retired from active duty for those disabling conditions.

2. Applicants are not limited to high school seniors.  They may be attending college at the time of application or an adult wanting to attend college for the first time or to continue their education after a break in attendance.

Scholarship Applications:

Scholarship applications will be accepted January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012. Download an Application.

The application and letter of instruction will be posted to the SCA website in December 2011. Members should check the website prior to submitting an application to insure that you have the most current application approved by the SCA Board of Directors.

The number of scholarships that will be awarded will depend on the amount of money available and approval of the Board.

The 2012 scholarships will be awarded prior to the 2012 reunion in San Antonio, TX in September 2012.

Questions regarding the application process may be directed to any member of the Scholarship Committee:

Col (R) George Hammond - e-mail: ghammondeaglesnest@verizon.net

Col (R) Ernie Sylvester - e-mail: erniesylvest@verizon.net

Col (R) Jim Hayes - e-mail: JHayes0006@aol.com

Thanks so much, SCA members, for your support of this very worthwhile program.
— Col (R) George Hammond, Scholarship Committee Chairman

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SCA 2011 Scholarship Awardees

1. Jacob Pierce, Senior, Chatfield H.S., Chatfield, MN, will attend University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Major: Mechanical Engineering
Sponsored by: LTC (R) George Pierce

2. Patrick Colin Faherty, Senior, North Stafford H.S., Stafford, VA, will attend The Citadel , Major: Political Science
Sponsored by: LTC (R) Patrick Shawn Faherty

3. Howlett D. Cohick, Senior, Tom C. Clark H.S., San Antonio, TX, will attend Schreiner University, Major: Aviation Business
Sponsored by: Col (R) Byron P. Howlett, Jr.

4. Andrea Margaret Johnson, Senior, Blue Valley West H.S., Overland Park, KS will attend Kansas State University, Major: Marketing
Sponsored by: Col (R) Marion (Johnny) Johnson

5. Alison Toth Fedoris, Senior, Owen J. Roberts, H.S., Pottstown, PA will attend University of Chicago, Major: International Studies
Sponsored by: LTC(R) Frank A. Audino

6. Lauren Noel Canestrini, Senior, Mount Vernon H.S., Alexandria, VA will attend The College of William and Mary, Major: Biology (Pre-med)
Sponsored by: Col(R) Ken Canestrini

7. Connor A. Cohick, Sophomore, attending Trinity University, San Antonio, TX, Major: Biology (Pre-med)
Sponsored by: Col(R) Byron P. Howlett, Jr.

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2010 ARMY MSC SCA Scholarship Winners

The Silver Caduceus Association has awarded six $1,000 scholarships to the below listed individuals:

1. Ross Marchand, H.S. Senior; will attend U. of Mass, Lowell, majoring in Business 
Nominated by: Robert E. Kleber, COL, MSC, Ret 

2. Aulbri L. Little, Attending Georgia Southern University, majoring in Graphic Design Nominated by: Charles Davis, COL, MSC, Ret 

3. Elizabeth Gore, H.S. Senior; will attend James Madison Univ., majoring in Pre-Med Nominated by: Bernard L. Gore, COL, MSC, Ret 

4. Brent Weiss, H.S. Senior; will attend Baylor University, majoring in Accounting
Nominated by:  Joseph D. Weiss, COL, MSC, Ret 

5. Demetra Kelenis, Attending Univ of Texas, Austin, majoring in Cell & Molecular Biology/Pre-Med
Nominated by:  Jim Van Straten, COL, MSC, Ret                 

6. Connor A. Cohick, Attending Trinity University, San Antonio, majoring in Pre-Med
Nominated by Byron P. Howlett, COL, MSC, Ret                

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2008 ARMY MSC SCA Scholarship Winners

The Silver Caduceus Association has awarded three $1,000 scholarships to the below listed individuals:

1. Robert A Klotz Sophomore at Auburn University , majoring in Education
Nominated by: Robert H. Willis, LTC, MSC, Ret (Grandfather)

2. Elliott T. Scherer University of Oregon , majoring in International Business
Nominated by: Frank A. Audino, LTC, MSC, Ret (Grandfather)

3. Tyler B. Hammond University of South Florida , majoring in Pre-Med - Pharmacy
Nominated by: George Hammond, Col , MSC, Ret (Great-Uncle)