JOSH SAIN MEMORIAL YOUTH OFFICER SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
This scholarship was established in 1998 to honor the spirit and the memory of Josh Sain, a
former national vice chief of the Order of the Arrow. This scholarship is provided to immediate
past national officers (Chief, Vice chief, or region chief), and as approved in 2005, immediate
past section chiefs, based on exceptional service and scholarship achievement. Applicants who
meet the minimum criteria are not guaranteed a scholarship.
Scholarship applicants must meet the following criteria
• Be registered as a full time student in school during all your tenure as an officer;
• Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 system);
• Be an Eagle Scout and a Vigil Honor member;
• Attend the national planning meeting, and participate in three section, regional or
national events over the last two years;
• Obtain approval and recommendations of your respective adviser, (i.e national
chairman, region chairman or section adviser
• Submit this application by the due date (February 1
st
.); and
• Be an immediate past national chief or national vice chief, or region chief, or immediate
past section chief as of December 31
st
of the year prior to the scholarship awards. The
national chief and vice chief are region chiefs elected at the planning meeting of the
year prior to the awards are not eligible until their terms are over
The scholarship awards will be based on merit and accomplishments. National and regional
officers can receive up to $1500.00 per year, and section chiefs can receive up to $1000.00 per
year.
The national Order of the Arrow committee expects all elected officers to stay actively enrolled
in full time academic programs, conduct themselves in a Scout-like manner and be a good
citizen, while fulfilling their responsibilities as elected officers.