The Second Dragoons Foundation does charitable work for members of armed services and their families like providing financial assistance for them.

The E.E Mixon Second Dragoons Foundation Scholarship serves the same purpose. The scholarship has been designed especially to help the former cavalrymen or the children of current or former cavalrymen to pay for their college expenses. Members and children of members of other Army Units will also be considered.

The eligible applicants need to submit a 500 word essay from one of the following topic given below:

  • How our military presence in Europe contributed to the end of the Cold War.
  • The role of the non-commissioned officer corps in the U.S military.
  • What America means to me.

Along with the essay you need to attach a cover sheet wherein you will furnish your personal details like contact information, educational goals, projected or current field of study and detailed personal or family affiliation with a cavalry unit.

You need to submit the essay and the cover letter electronically to the link given here http://2nddragoons.org/index/?q=node/15 no later than July 15, 2010. The value of the scholarships will range up to $5000 per year (normally $250-$1,000 per selected applicant), and the funds will be deposited directly to the college tuition account of the scholarship recipient.



Categories: Navy & Marine Corps Scholarsip