Larry Benson Scholarship Application
Information
Application Instructions
The Larry L. Benson Scholarship Program recognizes:
- Applicants must be high school seniors who plan to attend college or college students in an undergraduate program. The scholarship provides a one-time monetary award to the individual(s) who is (are) judged to have demonstrated superior personal and academic qualities.
- An impartial board comprised of NASIA members will evaluate each application.
- Applicants are evaluated solely based on personal and academic qualities as indicated by scholastic performance, participation and leadership in extracurricular activities, recommendations by teachers (professors) or community leaders, and applicant’s interests and long-range goals statement.
Deadline - Friday, 6 February 2026
Completed application packages must be received online by Friday, 7 February 2025. Applications received after this date will not be evaluated. The NASIA and the Scholarship Committee are not responsible for late, lost, damaged, incomplete, or misdirected scholarship packages.
Direct any questions to scholarshipnasia@gmail.com
To apply for the NASIA Scholarship, the applicant must submit a package containing the information defined below:
- the children and grandchildren of current NASIC & NSIC employees (active-duty military, civilian employees, and contractors), and
- children and grandchildren of former employees (Alumni) of NASIC & NSIC or predecessor organizations.
Selection Criteria
- Superior scholastic achievement, as evidenced by:
- Official high school transcript (including class ranking and GPA).
- Official college transcript, if already attending college.
- List of academic awards received, if any
- Involvement in extracurricular activities including:
- Participation and leadership in school-sponsored activities.
- Participation and leadership in community activities.
- Any other activities or interests that show qualities relevant to the pursuit of higher education (i.e., work, hobbies).
- Other personal qualities and achievements relevant to the pursuit of higher education, as evidenced by:
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Applicant's statement of interests or goals
- Any other honors received, if any.
In addition to the online application please email the following items to :scholarshipnasia@gmail.com
- High School Transcript - Provide an official high school transcript (even if attending two- or four-year college or university) that includes class ranking, and a description of the school's grading and honors course system (i.e., 4- or 5- point scale, Advanced Placement versus basic courses). If the school cannot release a transcript to the student, the applicant must arrange for the transcript to be sent directly to the NASICA Larry L. Benson Scholarship Committee; via email scholarshipnasia@gmail.com or via mail (NASIA; PO Box 84; Fairborn, OH 45324) postmarked no later than Friday, 6 February 2026.
- College Acceptance Letter (if available) Provide a copy of the Acceptance Letter from your planned college, if available,
- College Transcript (if applicable) Provide an official college transcript, if applicant is a college or university student in an undergraduate program. If the school cannot release a transcript to the student, the applicant must arrange for the transcript to be sent directly to the NASICA Larry L. Benson Scholarship Committee; via email scholarshipnasia@gmail.com or via mail (NASICA; PO Box 84; Fairborn, OH 45324) postmarked no later than Friday, 6 February 2026.
- Applicant Photo (Preferably a Senior Picture) Provide a digital photo of the applicant (preferably senior picture) to be used for publicity.
Special conditions
NASIA Scholarship Agreement
- This scholarship is awarded based on demonstrated personal and academic achievement.
- I understand that I am not eligible to receive the award if I am appointed to a service academy, receive a ROTC scholarship, or receive a full, four-year scholarship which includes books and college room and board. I am also not eligible if I had received the A. Francis Arcier scholarship.
- If I am selected as the winner, the scholarship money will be sent to me with a letter stating that use of the money is limited to payment of tuition, college room and board, and/or books.
- I will notify NASIA immediately if I am unable to attend school, or if I accept an appointment to a service academy prior to enrolling in college, of if I receive a full, four-year scholarship, in order that an alternate may receive the Larry L. Benson Scholarship award.
- If for any reason I decide to transfer or discontinue attendance at the college indicated in my scholarship application, it is my responsibility to notify NASIA so that any remaining scholarship money can be properly handled. Instructions on how to handle the award money, given this occurrence, will be mailed along with the award check. Remaining money may be returned to the NASIC Association or transferred if enrollment at the new school is established. In any case, I understand that scholarship money will be provided directly to me.
- The answers of this survey are not anonymous
NASIA Scholarship Privacy Statement
By providing my electronic signature, I consent to NASIA publishing my name, the school I attended, and my achievements for the sole purpose of announcing scholarship winners. This information may be shared in local newspapers, Association newsletters, and on the Association's website and social media platforms.
Electronic Signature Authorization
By submitting this application, I certify that all information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that my typed name constitutes my electronic signature, which is legally binding under the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce (ESIGN) Act and the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA). I consent to the use of electronic records and electronic signatures for this application and all related scholarship processes. I acknowledge that providing false or misleading information may result in disqualification or withdrawal of any scholarship award.
If I am under the age of 18, my parent or legal guardian will also sign electronically below, and their signature signifies consent to this application and verification of the information provided.
Contacts
Email addressnasiavpmembership@gmail.com