2024 MSgt Rodney Lee Buentello Memorial Scholarship
Application Info

APPLICATION PROCESS

The application period extends exclusively from 1 January through 31 January. Applications postmarked after will not be considered. Applications and all supporting documents, including official transcripts postmarked after the deadline of 31 January, will not be considered.

A complete, new package must be submitted each time an applicant applies. Previous submissions will not be considered.

Applications will be accepted from students outside the continental U.S. (OCONUS) and attending an OCONUS college.

An acceptance letter from the college is still required

For application status (qualified/disqualified only), the Scholarship Chairperson will respond to one email per applicant at alamo.det.mcl@gmail.com. The subject line should read STATUS OF SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FOR (NAME OF APPLICANT). No telephone calls, postcards, letters, or multiple inquiries. No exceptions. Emails from parents, grandparents, or sponsors will not be answered. Applicant’s email only.

Applicants are urged not to wait until the end of the 31 January application period to mail in applications. The weather could affect the postmark date of the application. It is recommended that the applicant use certified mail as proof of delivery. The postmark date must be legible. If there is no postmark date visible, the application will not be accepted and will be returned if it is received after the 31 January deadline. The Post Office will hand-cancel a stamped postmark upon request for confirmation to the applicant. Mail applications to

Alamo Detachment 315

c/o Scholarship Committee

P.O. Box 831641

San Antonio, Texas 78283-1641

NOTIFICATION PROCESS

The recipient will be notified by official email or letter, with the attached letter or by postal mail before 15 February. Selectees must confirm receipt of the announcement as indicated in the notification of selection email to alamo.det.mcl@gmail.com. Non-recipient applicants will be notified by official email with a letter as an attachment only as to why they were not selected.

RELEASE OF FUNDS

Upon selection of successful applicants, the checks will be mailed directly to the applicants after receipt of evidence that applicants have enrolled in the designated university/school. (Spring 2024 semester)

ESSAY SUBMISSIONS:

All applicants must complete the following statements: minimum 400-word statement; and maximum 1,000-word statement. Do not bullet list; we are looking for your ability to communicate in writing. Tell us why you have chosen the field you are about to pursue or currently in:

MARINE CORPS LEAGUE SCHOLARSHIP CHECKLIST

❑ COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM. The application must be typed. Handwritten applications will not be accepted.

❑ ESSAY SUBMISSION. Include the short (one) page essay. “Tell Us” why you have chosen your field of study.

❑ PROOF OF ELIGIBILITY. See requirements under eligibility for acceptable documents.

❑ PHOTO. A passport photo 2×2 (head/shoulder only and name written on the lower back). ID cards or snapshots are not acceptable. Passport photos only are accepted, not a copy of a passport.

❑ TWO PROFESSIONAL LETTERS OF REFERENCE. (Letters from relatives are not acceptable.) Letters must be written within the past year and attest to the applicant’s character, attitude, leadership ability, and scholastic participation. High school students must include two letters from school personnel on official letterhead, signed and sealed envelopes. DO NOT SEND copies of personal accolades. Other acceptable letters of reference may come from employers, military personnel, or anyone who can attest to your ability to succeed. Letters must be written within the last 12 months.

❑ COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS. All high school and college transcripts must be sent directly to the Scholarship Chair via mail or electronically to alamo.det.mcl@gmail.com. Parchment transcripts are acceptable. Applicants who have completed their first enlistment or have been out of the education pipeline for over ten years are not required to submit an official high school transcript. Students living outside the continental U.S. (OCONUS) who will be attending an OCONUS college should provide transcripts and any test scores the applicant has and must include a grading key in order to compare GPA/test scores with U.S. schools.

❑ LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE. Letter of acceptance for the following year from the applicant’s school of choice. Funds will not be released until proof of acceptance/enrollment is received.

❑ BE ENROLLED FULL TIME. All applicants must be enrolled as full-time students (12 credit hours) in order to be eligible for a Scholarship. Copies of course schedules are acceptable.

NOTE: All applications must be completed as stated in these procedures to be considered qualified. Incomplete packages will not be considered. Pay attention to detail.

ALAMO DETACHMENT 315
DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE

Applicant’s Information Sheet

MSgt Rodney Buentello Scholarship Fund

Name: Last _______________________________________________________   First  ______________________________________________     MI _________

Address: Street

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City______________________________________________________________________             State ZIP +4 Code ____________________________

Home Phone:  _______________________________________________________________

High School:  _________________________________________________________________

Date of graduation from high school, if still a student: _________________________________________

Name of College, Technical School or University Attending: __________________________________

Current Year :    ____ Freshman (1st Year)    ______ Other (2-4yr) 

What special recognition, if any, have you received for academic excellence in High School)/college? List all Honors or other awards that you have received. (I attached additional pages if necessary.) 

List any extracurricular activities in High School/College: i.e., athletics, publications, school plays, debate, club work, band, choir, etc. (Attach additional pages, if necessary)

Name of Marine or Alamo Detachment member or Auxiliary member by which applicant is eligible:

Name:  _______________________________________________________________________

Address:  _____________________________________________________________________ 

__________________________________________________________________________

Applicant’s Signature

____________________________________________________________________________

Date Signed  _____________________________________________________________

 To receive a e-mail copy of this package send an e-mail to alamo.det.mcl@gmail.com.