Frequently Asked Questions
Do I or my parent have to be a member of the Shaw Spouses' Club to apply? No, membership is not required to be eligible for our scholarships.
Is this scholarship only for officers? No, it is open to all ranks in the United States Military.
Do you have to live in the Shaw AFB area to apply? No, our scholarship is available to anyone affiliated with Shaw AFB or living in South Carolina.
My parent is in the Army, Navy, Marines or Coast Guard. Am I eligible to apply? Yes, this scholarship is open to any US military dependents.
My step parent is in the Air Force and I’ve lived with him/her for seven years. Can I apply? Yes, if you are in DEERS or listed on Retirement/separation orders, you are eligible to apply.
My parent works as a civilian on an Air Force Base. Can I apply? No, our scholarships are only available to dependents of military members.
My parent served in the Military for seven years and separated from service. Am I eligible? No. Your parent is a proud Military veteran, but you are no longer considered a military dependent.
If I’ve previously won for another spouse club (ex: Scott OSC, McConnell OSC) can I apply and win for SSC? Yes, you can.
If I’ve previously won a scholarship from Shaw Officers’ Spouses’ Club (SOSC) or Shaw Enlisted Spouses’ Club (SESC) can I apply again? Yes.
Can I apply for several different spouse club scholarships in the same year? Absolutely.
Can the check be written out to any other person/agency/landlord? No, the check will only be written to the educational institution.
Can I send in a print out of my college board ACT/SAT scores? Yes, if your first and last name is clearly visible on your print out.
Will you let me know if my application arrives? Yes. You will receive a verification letter via email within three days of receipt.
How do you notify the applicants? Recipients will be notified by email. Winner notifications will occur in late April.
I’m a spouse and a college student, which application do I use? The College-Age Dependent Application is for Military dependent children who will be attending college. Spouses will fill out the Spouse Application.
Are references required? No, references are not required for this application.
We are a dual active duty family. Can my spouse apply? No, only non-military spouses may apply.
Is this scholarship only for officers? No, it is open to all ranks in the United States Military.
Do you have to live in the Shaw AFB area to apply? No, our scholarship is available to anyone affiliated with Shaw AFB or living in South Carolina.
My parent is in the Army, Navy, Marines or Coast Guard. Am I eligible to apply? Yes, this scholarship is open to any US military dependents.
My step parent is in the Air Force and I’ve lived with him/her for seven years. Can I apply? Yes, if you are in DEERS or listed on Retirement/separation orders, you are eligible to apply.
My parent works as a civilian on an Air Force Base. Can I apply? No, our scholarships are only available to dependents of military members.
My parent served in the Military for seven years and separated from service. Am I eligible? No. Your parent is a proud Military veteran, but you are no longer considered a military dependent.
If I’ve previously won for another spouse club (ex: Scott OSC, McConnell OSC) can I apply and win for SSC? Yes, you can.
If I’ve previously won a scholarship from Shaw Officers’ Spouses’ Club (SOSC) or Shaw Enlisted Spouses’ Club (SESC) can I apply again? Yes.
Can I apply for several different spouse club scholarships in the same year? Absolutely.
Can the check be written out to any other person/agency/landlord? No, the check will only be written to the educational institution.
Can I send in a print out of my college board ACT/SAT scores? Yes, if your first and last name is clearly visible on your print out.
Will you let me know if my application arrives? Yes. You will receive a verification letter via email within three days of receipt.
How do you notify the applicants? Recipients will be notified by email. Winner notifications will occur in late April.
I’m a spouse and a college student, which application do I use? The College-Age Dependent Application is for Military dependent children who will be attending college. Spouses will fill out the Spouse Application.
Are references required? No, references are not required for this application.
We are a dual active duty family. Can my spouse apply? No, only non-military spouses may apply.