Scholarship FAQs
Question: What is the form DD 1172?
Answer: The DD Form 1172-2 form is used by the Department of Defense in the United States. This form is known as an Application for Information Card and DEERS Enrollment. DEERS stands for Defense Enrollment and Eligibility Reporting System.
Question: Where can I get a copy of the applicant’s Application for Uniformed Services Identification Card Deers Enrollment (DD1172)?
Answer: The Application for Uniformed Services Identification Card Deers Enrollment (DD1172) can be obtained from the ID card office in the Sablich Center, 500 Fisher St, Keesler AFB.
Question: What is a form DD 214?
Answer: Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, generally referred to as a "DD 214", is a document of the United States Department of Defense, issued upon a military service member's retirement, separation, or discharge from active-duty military.
Question: I am retired, and can't find my DD-214. Where can I obtain another copy?
Answer: www.ebenefits.va.gove/ebenefits/manage/documents
Question: Can I photocopy my military ID card?
Answer: No, the Keesler Spouses’ Club cannot accept a copy of a government-issued military ID card.
Question: Where do I obtain proof of civilian employment?
Answer: cpms.osd.mil
Question: When is the last day I can submit my application?
Answer: The application must be postmarked on or before February 23, 2024.
Question: My sponsor is stationed at Keesler AFB, but I don’t live in the counties listed. Can I still apply?
Answer: High school students and spouses must reside in the counties of Harrison, Hancock, or Jackson.
Students already enrolled in college - in their sophomore, junior, or senior year - do not need to reside in Harrison, Hancock, or Jackson County.
Question: Are contractors and their dependents eligible to apply?
Answer: No, contractors are not eligible for the scholarship.
Question: What if I am undecided if I will attend college?
Answer: You must be accepted into a college prior to receiving an award.
Question: What if I am not on my sponsor’s orders?
Answer: Your dependent status must be verified.
Question: When will I find out if I won a scholarship?
Answer: Applicants will be notified by April 1, 2024, if they have won a scholarship award.
Question: When will I find out how much I have won?
Answer: Award amounts will be announced at the scholarship banquet on April 29, 2024.
Question: What is the First Command Scholarship?
Answer: First Command is a Financial Services organization who donate an additional $1,000 scholarship to the top-ranking High School applicant who completes the requirement (an application and a brief financial course).
Question: If I attended multiple colleges, do I need transcripts from all of them?
Answer: Yes, a copy of all transcripts is required
Question: Where do I submit my application?
Answer: Completed application packages can be mailed to:
KSC Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 5218
Keesler AFB, MS 39534
Applications may also be dropped off at the Thrift Store during normal business hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 0900-1400.
Contact [email protected] with any additional questions.
Answer: The DD Form 1172-2 form is used by the Department of Defense in the United States. This form is known as an Application for Information Card and DEERS Enrollment. DEERS stands for Defense Enrollment and Eligibility Reporting System.
Question: Where can I get a copy of the applicant’s Application for Uniformed Services Identification Card Deers Enrollment (DD1172)?
Answer: The Application for Uniformed Services Identification Card Deers Enrollment (DD1172) can be obtained from the ID card office in the Sablich Center, 500 Fisher St, Keesler AFB.
Question: What is a form DD 214?
Answer: Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, generally referred to as a "DD 214", is a document of the United States Department of Defense, issued upon a military service member's retirement, separation, or discharge from active-duty military.
Question: I am retired, and can't find my DD-214. Where can I obtain another copy?
Answer: www.ebenefits.va.gove/ebenefits/manage/documents
Question: Can I photocopy my military ID card?
Answer: No, the Keesler Spouses’ Club cannot accept a copy of a government-issued military ID card.
Question: Where do I obtain proof of civilian employment?
Answer: cpms.osd.mil
Question: When is the last day I can submit my application?
Answer: The application must be postmarked on or before February 23, 2024.
Question: My sponsor is stationed at Keesler AFB, but I don’t live in the counties listed. Can I still apply?
Answer: High school students and spouses must reside in the counties of Harrison, Hancock, or Jackson.
Students already enrolled in college - in their sophomore, junior, or senior year - do not need to reside in Harrison, Hancock, or Jackson County.
Question: Are contractors and their dependents eligible to apply?
Answer: No, contractors are not eligible for the scholarship.
Question: What if I am undecided if I will attend college?
Answer: You must be accepted into a college prior to receiving an award.
Question: What if I am not on my sponsor’s orders?
Answer: Your dependent status must be verified.
Question: When will I find out if I won a scholarship?
Answer: Applicants will be notified by April 1, 2024, if they have won a scholarship award.
Question: When will I find out how much I have won?
Answer: Award amounts will be announced at the scholarship banquet on April 29, 2024.
Question: What is the First Command Scholarship?
Answer: First Command is a Financial Services organization who donate an additional $1,000 scholarship to the top-ranking High School applicant who completes the requirement (an application and a brief financial course).
Question: If I attended multiple colleges, do I need transcripts from all of them?
Answer: Yes, a copy of all transcripts is required
Question: Where do I submit my application?
Answer: Completed application packages can be mailed to:
KSC Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 5218
Keesler AFB, MS 39534
Applications may also be dropped off at the Thrift Store during normal business hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 0900-1400.
Contact [email protected] with any additional questions.