The intent of the ONGA Leadership Grant Program is to help defray education costs for deserving individuals who are enrolled in an institution of higher learning. Leadership grants will be awarded to active members (either officers or warrant officers), or dependents of active, life, retired or deceased members of the Ohio National Guard Association. An applicant selected for a Leadership Grant for a designated year is ineligible for consideration for a grant in subsequent years. Leadership Grants for 2010 will be awarded during the Ohio National Guard Association Annual Conference in Columbus, Ohio. The Leadership Grants are administered through the Leadership Grant Committee of the Ohio National Guard Association.

Instructions for Applicants. Complete the ONGA Leadership Grant Application. Use the following checklist to complete your pplication packet:

• Current grade transcripts and class standing.
• A copy of your SAT/ACT scoes with local and national ranking (percentile) included
• A photograph suitable for publication
• A paper explainingwhy you should be selected for a grant. Be sure to address the first five items listed below. Your paper should be a maximum of two pages in length.
• (Optional) A single, one page recommendation from a teacher, counselor, employer, etc.

Applications will be evaluated on the following criteria.

• Grades
• Future plans
• Need
• Membership and leadership
• Honors and Awards
• Overall impression

Please note that your application must be postmarked no later than 1 December. Send the following address by first class mail. Do not send registered or certified!

Send to:

ONGA Leadership Grant Committee
Ohio National Guard Association
P.O. Box 8070
Columbus, Ohio 433201