FDD Scholarship Application Information

							                            Faithfulness, Discipline, Diligence, Inc (FDD)
                          James Benjamin Strutchen Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is in memory of James Benjamin Strutchen. This scholarship is made possible through
contributions from anonymous contributors. James B. Strutchen Sr. was a role model and a hard
working father. He lived by the motto, “May the work that I’ve done Speak for me.” His major
accomplishments along with support of his wonderful wife, Wylene Strutchen, were ensuring that all their
children receive a quality education: James B. Strutchen Jr., retired chief naval NCO, currently teaching
in Jacksonville, FL; Dr. Marilyn E. Strutchen, Professor of Mathematics, currently teaching math learning
techniques to future teachers at Auburn University; Jerome Strutchen, retired USAF MSgt, currently
teaching and boys basketball head coach at Niceville High School; Malcolm L. Strutchen, LCDR Naval
Officer, currently on active duty; Lisa A. Strutchen, Advertising Manager, currently working in Macon
Georgia. He was the example to follow, have faith in what you want to accomplish, discipline to stay on
task and diligence to see it through.

Objective

The James B. Strutchen Scholarship provides a $500 scholarship to an active FDD member in 2010
season who will be entering their first year of college. They must meet the following requirements:

Requirements/Selection Criteria

       Completed applications must be received by 11:59 PM central Time on December 31, 2011. You
        must mail required documents by the deadline to be considered:
             o Essay
             o One letter of recommendation from your guidance counselor or teacher.
             o Proof of acceptance into an accredited college/university
             o Proof of grade point average
             o Proof of community service hours
       Your essay should describe your academic goals and how you expect your degree to enhance
        your service to the community.
       The letter of recommendation should include a character reference, a description of your
        performance and an assessment of your potential.
       Applicants must be enrolled in the current or upcoming semester with a minimum of 3 credit
        hours or the equivalent. Proof of acceptance may consist of a short letter on college/university
        stationery from either the admissions office or the registrar. A class registration payment/receipt
        stating that you are currently enrolled is also acceptable.
       A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 unweighted is required – official transcript is
        required.
       Applicant must have a minimum of 28 community service hours; you must a show proof with your
        high school community service hour’s form. It must be sign by a guidance counselor showing
        that it is authentic.

Scholarship Allocation

       $500 stipend awarded in early September of the application year.
       The scholarship may be used to pay for any reasonable cost related to pursuing a degree - this
        would include tuition, lab fees and books.

This scholarship is nonrenewable and cannot be awarded more than once to any applicant. My
application to Faithfulness, Discipline, Diligence, Inc. (FDD), P.O. Box 2137, Crestview, FL 32539