Signal Corps Regimental Association
Adolphus Greely Chapter

Scholarship Program

LTC Jeanne E. Hutchison/CSM Ray D. Lane/SFC Robert E. Dunham/ SSG Justin M. DeCrow

Each year, the Fort Gordon Adolphus Greely Chapter of the Signal Corps Regimental Association (SCRA) awards four $1000.00 scholarships to deserving recipients of the Augusta/Fort Gordon area. The scholarships are awarded as follows: one to an Active Duty Soldier, two awarded to High School Seniors residing in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA), and one awarded to the Spouse of an Active Duty Soldier assigned to Fort Gordon.

The Scholarship Awards are named in memory of the late LTC Jeanne E. Hutchison, who died after a brief illness at the Westchester Medical Center February 26, 2009; CSM Ray D. Lane, DISA Command Sergeant Major, who died after a brief illness on March 4, 2010 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington DC; SFC Robert E. Dunham assigned to 1st Brigade Transition Team and attached to the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas; who died May 24, 2007 in Baghdad of wounds sustained when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detonated near his vehicle and SSG Justin M. DeCrow, who was tragically killed in the events at Fort Hood, Texas on Thursday, November 5, 2010.

These scholarships demonstrate our extreme commitment and pride in assisting soldiers and students in the pursuit of furthering their education. We believe that the late LTC Jeanne E. Hutchison, CSM Ray D. Lane, SFC Robert E. Dunham and SSG Justin M. DeCrow would be very pleased in the way we are honoring their names for their sacrifices and service to our great nation.

The application period for these scholarships is from March 15 until May 1, 2011. The scholarships will be awarded based upon the best-prepared essay per the criteria, guidelines and instructions as outlined below. E-Mail completed applications to Jimmy J. Jennings, jenninjj@aol.com, by midnight, May 1, 2011. Winners will be announced at the Signal Ball.

Scholarship Application Form

Once selected, appropriate checks will be mailed to the financial offices of the institution where the awardees have been accepted and/or enrolled.

For questions, please contact LTC Wendell Johnson, President, SCRA Augusta-Fort Gordon Chapter at wendell.johnson@us.army.mil or Scholarship Chairman SGM Geoffery Jackson at geoffery.jackson@us.army.mil.

Scholarship Programs

SSG Justin M. DeCrow Memorial “High School Senior Scholarship”

Criteria

  • High School Senior currently enrolled in one of the local high schools in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA).
  • Commitment to pursuing a college degree.
  • Must provide a copy of their high school transcripts indicating courses taken, grades and current grade point average (GPA).
  • One page Letter of Recommendation for their High School guidance counselor.
  • Submission of a 500-600 word essay. (Essay Writing Instructions)

SFC Robert E. Dunham Memorial “High School Senior Scholarship”

Criteria

  • High School Senior currently enrolled in one of the local high schools in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA).
  • Commitment to pursuing a college degree.
  • Must provide a copy of their high school transcripts indicating courses taken, grades and current grade point average (GPA).
  • One page Letter of Recommendation for their High School guidance counselor.
  • Submission of a 500-600 word essay. (Essay Writing Instructions)

CSM Ray D. Lane Memorial “Active Duty Soldier Scholarship”

This is to honor the memory of Command Sergeant Major Ray D. Lane, USA (Dec), CSM Lane who had an exceptional and distinguished military career serving his country with great honor for over 33 years.

Criteria

  • Active Duty Enlisted Soldier currently assigned to Fort Gordon, Georgia.
  • Commitment to pursuing a college degree.
  • One page Letter of Recommendation by their respective Commander and/or 1SG.
  • Submission of a 500-600 word essay. (Essay Writing Instructions)

LTC Jeanne E. Hutchison Memorial “Spouse of an Active Duty Soldier Scholarship”

To honor the memory of LTC Jeanne E. Hutchison, United States Army.

Criteria

  • Spouse of an Active Duty Enlisted Soldier currently assigned to Fort Gordon, Georgia.
  • Commitment to pursuing a college degree.
  • Spouse must posse a high school diploma and registered to attend an accredited university.
  • Must provide a copy of their high school transcripts indicating courses taken, grades and current grade point average (GPA).
  • One page Letter of Recommendation from a mentor, community leader, business person, teacher and/or guidance counselor.
  • Submission of a 500-600 word essay. (Essay Writing Instructions)

These scholarships are made possible by several fund raising events conducted by the Fort Gordon Adolphus Greely Chapter of SCRA.