Ellsworth OCSC presents $9,500 in scholarships

(From left) Mary Edwards, Alexandria Ostler and Ellen Voigt, family members of Ellsworth Airmen, were among five individuals who received scholarships from the Ellsworth Officers' and Civilians' Spouses Club during a luncheon at the Dakota’s Club on Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., April 25, 2013. The OCSC provided five academic scholarships totaling $9,500 for use during the 2013 – 2014 school year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kate Thornton-Maurer/Released)

Ellsworth OCSC presents $9,500 in scholarships

Published May 1, 2013
By Airman 1st Class Kate Maurer
28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- The Ellsworth Officers' and Civilians' Spouses Club, a non-profit organization which combines a social club with community service, distributed five academic scholarships totaling $9,500 for the 2013 - 2014 academic year at a celebration luncheon, April 25.

The OCSC has a rich history of awarding scholarships to Ellsworth family members over the years.

"This is what we work for all year," said Tanya Rauch, OCSC scholarship chair. "We administer a lot of fundraisers to help military family members and spouses go to school."

This year there were 11 total applicants separated into either spouses or high school seniors. Selections were based on their current grade point average, community involvement and a written essay.

The recipients are:

Alexandria Ostler, Stevens High School senior.
Ellen Voigt, Rapid City Christian School senior.
Mary Edwards, Douglas High School senior.
Richard Sloan, Douglas High School senior.
Stephanie Torres, spouse of an active-duty Airman.

For more information on eligibility requirements, or to complete an application, visit www.ellsworthocsc.org.