The ESSEX Scholarship program is designed to financially assist ESSEX crew descendants to attend higher education beyond K-12. College, University, Community or Junior College and Trade schools are all acceptable. The Scholarship program provides the successful candidate $2,500.00 to be used towards their college tuition. The Association will provide one $2,500.00 scholarship per calendar year.
We hope that everyone takes advantage of this program.
The application will be available January 1st, each year.
The postmark deadline for submission each year is April 30th.
The selection and award of the annual scholarship will be held May 10th each year, allowing time to make arrangements for the beginning of the school year.
Rules and application forms are available on request from Chairman Thomas C. Ferelli, and Vice Chairman Norm Thompson. They will be sent to you by Email or paper sent by US Postal Service.
If you’re interested in applying, request your forms, then please fill out the application as directed and mail your application with a copy of your acceptance letter to:
Thomas C. Ferelli
USS ESSEX SCHOLARSHIP
19808 N. 43rd Ln.
Glendale, AZ 85308-7390