Go For Broke Association 2027 Scholarship Application guidelines deadline: March 12, 2027

Background

The Go For Broke Association announces its Scholarship Program for the year 2027 through its website, https://gfbassn.org, and begins accepting applications from November 1, 2026, through March 12, 2027. All people submitting applications must be post-marked no later than March 12, 2027. The Go For Broke Association, established in 1978 as a 501 (c) (19), is a veteran’s non-profit organization. Twenty years later, the Association initiated a scholarship program to encourage Soldiers serving in the 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry Regiment, United State Army Reserve, in pursuing post-secondary education, graduate or post-graduate studies. As both State and Federal governments extended education incentives, the Association extends its scholarship program to the Soldier’s immediate family. Today, the Association’s Scholarship Program provides current life members, Soldiers and immediate family members of active reservist assigned to the 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry Regiment, and a Life Member’s grandchildren with up to $4,000.00 awards to students attending a post-graduate, or post-secondary institution, or to high school seniors that have received acceptance to an institute of higher education. The Go For Broke Association strives to: • Preserve the legacy of “Go For Broke” spirit, established by the World War II nisei veterans of the 100th Infantry Battalion, the 442d Regimental Combat Team, and continued through the Soldiers of the 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry Regiment, from the Vietnam, Iraq, and Kuwait conflicts. • Provide incentives for the Association’s Life Members, Soldiers of the 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry Regiment, and/or family members to pursue post-secondary education. • Assist students enrolled in institutes of higher education with the costs of post-secondary education.

Eligibility

The applicant must be or have one of the criteria below: 1. A Soldier currently serving in the 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry Regiment. 2. A Life Member of the Go For Broke Association (GFBA). 3. A spouse or child of a Soldier currently serving in the 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry Regiment. A GFBA Life Member must sponsor all non-members. 4. A spouse or child of a GFBA Life Member. A GFBA Life Member must sponsor all non-members. 5. A grandchild of a Soldier currently serving in the 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry Regiment. A GFBA Life Member must sponsor all non-members. 6. A grandchild of a GFBA Life Member. A GFBA Life Member must sponsor all non-members. In addition, the applicant must have (one of the criteria below): 1. graduated from high school. 2. earned a General Education Diploma (GED). 3. enrolled, or accepted into a program at an accredited post-graduate or post-secondary educational institution that leads to a degree, diploma, or certificate.

Education:

The Go For Broke Association's Scholarship awards up to $4,000.00 to its awardees at its Annual Dinner Meeting on May 12, 2027. The Scholarship Committee gives preference to legal Hawaii residents attending Hawaii institutions. Previous recipients may apply but the Committee will consider the application only if there are no other qualifying applicants. An electronic application form is available on the website: https://gfbassn.org.

Directions

1. Applicant Essay – 1,000-word maximum, share your knowledge of the famed World War II Nisei units, the 100th Infantry Battalion or the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, how its historical accomplishments have benefited yourself, and the proposed use of the scholarship funds. 2. Format requirements: a. Word Count: Maximum 1,000 words b. Use separate sheets c. Place your last name and page number on each sheet d. Double spaced e. 12-pitch font 3. Two (2) support letters from anyone (other than the applicant) who can provide the nominating committee with a perspective as to why the applicant deserves this scholarship. 4. Submit a photo of yourself (required) and a short one-minute video introducing yourself (optional). 5. Mail all documents to the address provided below, postmarked no later than March 12, 2027; or e-mail electronic copy to gfbassn@gmail.com. Go For Broke Association ATTN: Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 88234 Honolulu, Hawaii 968300-8234

The application packet consists of the following items:

2027 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

Please mail your applications must be post-marked no later than March 12, 2027

Mailing Address: Attn: 2027 Scholarship P.O. Box 8824 Honolulu, HI 96830-8234