17th Annual VVA Chapter 53 Scholarship Essay Program
Is There a Vietnam Veteran in Your Life?
ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS:
$1000 SCHOLARSHIP
ENTRY DEADLINE APRIL 9, 2012
17TH ANNUAL VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
Eligibility/Requirements
Student must report on an In-Country Vietnam Veteran or Vietnam Era Veteran.
- Veteran served in the US armed forces on active duty (other than for training purposes) in the Republic of Vietnam between February 28, 1961 and May 7, 1975 or in any duty location between August 5, 1964 and May 7, 1975.
- Verification of veteran's military service may be required.
Student must be a family member of the veteran or must have been significantly influenced by the veteran.
Submit a 500 word essay that includes a short biography of the Vietnam veteran, which includes, if known:
- Branch of Service,
- Military Unit,
- Dates of active military service.
At least one of the following topics must be included in the essay:
- What the Vietnam War meant to the veteran.
- What the Vietnam War means to the student.
- What the Vietnam War meant to the veteran’s family.
- How the Vietnam War relates to America's history.
- How current events impacted the student’s views about Vietnam Veterans.
- How does the Vietnam War affect current events today.
Student should also include a short bio which includes scholastic achievements, educational goals, and any community involvement.
Vietnam Veterans of America South Bay Chapter 53 will consider awarding scholarships of $1,000.00 to college or technical-school bound high school seniors from South Bay area high schools.
ENTRY DEADLINE: Entries must be received before April 9, 2012
ENTRIES SHOULD BE E-MAILED TO: Scholarships@VVA53.org (Microsoft® WORD© or pdf format required)
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VIETNAM SERVICE MEDAL
Service: All Services
Instituted: 1965
Criteria: Service in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia or Thailand during the above period
Devices: All Services: bronze, silver star; Army: bronze arrowhead; Navy: bronze Marine Corps device
Notes: Authorized by executive order on July 8, 1965 for US military personnel serving in the Vietnam Theater of Operations after July 3, 1965 through March 28, 1973. Personnel must have served in Vietnam on temporary duty for at least 30 consecutive/60 nonconsecutive days or have served in combat with a unit directly supporting a military operation in Southeast Asia. Military personnel serving in Laos, Cambodia, or Thailand in direct support of operations in Vietnam are also eligible for this award. The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal was awarded for earlier service in Vietnam from July 1, 1958 to July 3, 1965, inclusive; personnel receiving that award may be awarded the Vietnam Service Medal but are not authorized both awards for Vietnam service. The front of medal depicts an oriental dragon behind a grove of bamboo trees; below the base of the trees is the inscription: REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM SERVICE. The reverse of the medal depicts a crossbow with a torch through the center and contains the inscription: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA along the bottom edge. The colors of the suspension drape and ribbon suggest the flag of the Republic of Vietnam (the red stripes represent the three ancient Vietnamese empires of Tonkin, Annam, and Cochin China) and the green represents the Vietnamese jungle. Bronze and silver stars are authorized to signify participation in any of the 17 designated campaigns during the inclusive period.
Vietnam Advisory 1962-1965
Vietnam Defense 1965
Vietnam Counteroffensive 1965-1966
Vietnam Phase II 1966 - 1967
Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase III 1967-1968
Tet Counteroffensive 1968
Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase IV 1968
Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase V 1968
Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase VI 1968-1969
Tet 69 Counteroffensive 1969
Vietnam Summer-Fall 1969
Vietnam Winter-Spring 1970
Sanctuary Counteroffensive 1970
Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase VII 1970-1971
Consolidation I 1971
Consolidation II 1971-1972
Vietnam Cease-Fire 1972-1973
