Scholarship Application

COAST GUARD TACTICAL LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

The Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement Foundation proudly administers two scholarship programs:

The CGTLEA Scholarship, a one-time grant available to eligible dependents of Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement Association (CGTLEA) members in good standing. Scholarship amounts vary depending on availability of funding. For this year's scholarship cycle, successful applicants can expect awards ranging between $250 to $1,000.
The Nate Bruckenthal Memorial Scholarship, a four-year grant available to eligible dependents of active duty, reserve, retired or separated Coast Guard members authorized to wear the Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement Insignia, as described below.

Note: The application process below is the same for both scholarships. Applicants who meet the criteria for both scholarship programs will automatically be considered for both awards.

NATE BRUCKENTHAL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS

$20,000 scholarship (dispersed over four years)
Periodic professional support and development from the CG TLE Foundation
Invitations to special events
Opportunity for internship with the Foundation, if desired

Deployable Specialized Forces personnel, like Nate Bruckenthal, work tirelessly toward the mission, often at the expense of their families and their own educational opportunities.The Foundation is very excited to support this community of patriots through the Nate Bruckenthal Memorial Scholarship. Recipients of this scholarship will be named Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement Foundation Scholars.

The scholarship is named after Nate Bruckenthal for multiple reasons. Nate made the ultimate sacrifice for this country; he was was a committed tactical law enforcement team member, and patriot. In close coordination with Mr. Ric Bruckenthal and the Foundation's Board of Directors, we have modeled this program to honor Nate Bruckenthal for what he represented and what he continues to represent today, a man of great integrity and character.

This scholarship is not a gift, but rather a contract between the Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement Foundation and the person(s) selected as Scholars. This scholarship exists because of the sacrifices made by those who came before and is only possible because of the generosity of donors who care deeply about this community. A Tactical Law Enforcement parent may have established initial eligibility, but it will be up to the individual recipient to maintain this honor every day.

Each recipient will be expected to uphold the values of Honor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty at all times. If you are willing to shoulder the weight of this responsibility, we invite you to continue with this application and look forward to learning about you!

For any questions, please contact us at support@cgtlea.org. Thank you.

Applicant Information

Applicant First Name*

Applicant Last Name*

Applicant Email Address*

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State of Residence*

Name of High School (last attended) - or college if currently enrolled*

High School City & State - or college if currently enrolled*

Grade Point Average (GPA) - High school GPA, or college if currently enrolled. Attach most recent unofficial transcripts below or email to support@cgtlea.org. Official transcripts will be required if selected for the scholarship.*

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Leadership: List all the leadership and officer positions in any organization that you have held along with your single biggest achievement. Include any other areas where you have exhibited leadership.*

Honors & Awards: List any academic, sports, or community honors, award or other special recognition you have received.*

Extra-Curricular Activities: List any extra-curricular activities or teams such as sports, band, clubs - include level (e.g., Varsity, JV, etc), role on team (e.g., captain, etc) and dates.*

Community Service: List community service activities you've participated in within the past 2 years.*

Sponsor Information

Information of the parent or guardian who is sponsoring your application.

Sponsor First Name*

Sponsor Last Name*

Sponsor Email Address*

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Sponsor Current Duty Station - Current duty station if active duty or reserve, or indicate if separated or retired.*

Sponsor Relation to Applicant*

You must be a dependent of the sponsor to apply.

Eligibility Criteria: Sponsor CGTLEA Membership Status?*

** ONE-YEAR SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA **

Is your sponsor a member in good standing (i.e., active member dues) of the Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement Association? *Required to be considered for one-time CGTLEA Scholarships. **Sponsors may join CGTLEA at http://www.cgtle.org/join

Yes - My sponsor is a member in good standing of the Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement Association. I understand that I am eligible to be considered for a one-time CGTLEA sholarship.
No - My sponsor is not a member in good standing of the CGTLEA.

Eligibility Criteria: Tactical Law Enforcement Insignia? *

** FOUR-YEAR SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA **

Is your sponsor authorized to wear the Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement Insignia? Please attach proof of TLE Insignia authorization below (e.g., DD-214, presentation certificate, etc) or email to support@cgtlea.org. *Required to be eligible for Nate Bruckenthal Memorial Scholarship.

Yes - My sponsor is authorized to wear the Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement Insignia. I understand that I will be considered for the 4-year Nate Bruckenthal Memorial Scholarship.
No - My sponsor is not authorized to wear the TLE insignia. I understand that I do not meet eligibility criteria for the 4-year Nate Bruckenthal Memorial Scholarship.

Upload Documentation of TLE insignia for 4-year scholarship eligibility (or email to support@cgtlea.org)

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Essays

Enter essay entries in text boxes below.

Essay 1 (Public Service): Petty Officer Nathan Bruckenthal gave his life in service to our Nation. How will your personal and/or professional goals honor his sacrifice and make a difference in your future community? (250 word limit) *

Essay 2 (Core Values): The U.S. Coast Guard's core values are Honor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty. What are your personal core values and why? (250 word limit)*

Optional Statement: Please provide any additional information you would like to share with the Scholarship Committee (200 word limit).

Confirmation*

I attest or affirm that everything in this application is true and all content was created by me.

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Scholarship Application

Applicant Information

Institution of Higher Learning Where You Intend to Enroll

Sponsor Information

Essays