Announcing the 2024 SOCA Scholarship

To the members, alumni, and families of JCU, I am pleased to announce one of the many initiatives the Special Operations Communicators Association (SOCA) started over 15 years ago, the Annual SOCA Scholarship Program. SOCA will offer college scholarships for full-time college students, to deserving spouses, and college-aged child dependants of SOCA Members. Applicants are required to submit an essay on the topic below, to the SOCA Scholarship Committee. The committee will select the winners from all qualified entries and award two (2) $1,000 scholarships. It is SOCA’s goal to show our appreciation to those who contribute and sacrifice so much in support of our Country’s national objectives. SOCA thanks the members of JCU and your families for all you do.

Before filling out the scholarship application, be sure to have your essay in a Word document, so you can upload it into the application and also have your last transcript saved as a digital file and ready to upload in the blocks provided. The scholarship committee will select from all qualified entries to award the two $1,000 scholarships. Entries must be received by July 7, 2024. The winners will be notified before July 15, 2024, and announced on this page.

Essay topic:

As we enter election season, Presidential Candidates showcase initiatives they believe will benefit the American people. Some of these initiatives cover immigration, taxes, illegal drugs, humanitarian support to foreign countries and a myriad of other issues they feel need addressed. When our next Commander-in-Chief is elected, what do you feel should be their #1 priority and why?

Scholarship Terms and Conditions

Applicant's spouse or parent must be a SOCA member.
The Spouse Must Be a Full-time Degree-seeking College Student.
The Child Must Be a Full-time Degree-Seeking College Student. If the Applicant is a Graduating High School Senior, the Applicant Must Have Declared Enrollment Into a Selected College.
If the Scholarship is Awarded and Either the Spouse or Child Drops Out of Said College, the Entire Amount of the Award is to Be Turned Back Into Soca for Re-Issuance to Another Deserving Applicant.
When Available, the Winners of This Year's Awards Will Be Required to Take a Presentation Photo With the Soca President and Authorize the Posting to the Soca Website for Publicity Purposes. If an Applicant Does Not Live in the Local Area, We Will Send You the Oversized Check, and You Agree to Have Your Picture Taken, Holding It Up in Front of You.
The Scholarship Check Will Be Directly Mailed to the College Registrar's Office to be placed in the student account.