The John W. Burton USS Newport News Liaison Committee Scholarship Program

The USS Newport News Liaison Committee sponsors a scholarship program which annually awards scholarships to members of the USS Newport News crew - past and present, as well as their dependents. To date, the committee has awarded over $10,000 in scholarships. The scholarship program is named in honor of John 'Jack' W. Burton, a former submariner and member of the USS Newport News Liaison Committee. Jack passed away on May 3, 2004 at the age of 64 after a brief and courageous battle with cancer.

Application Criteria

• Current or past USS Newport News crewmember, spouse, or dependent child under the age of 25.

• Financial need.

• Good past educational performance.

• High School graduate or GED.

• Complete application form.

• Written essay of 300-600 words stating the purpose of applicants studies, need, and past educational performance.

• Letters of recommendation from three adults who know candidate’s qualifications. One letter must be from an active or retired Navy service member.

• Application and all supporting documentation must be submitted by March 15 to USS Newport News Liaison Committee, ATTN: Scholarship Chairman, P.O. Box 120424, Newport News, VA 23612-0424

• Complete application form.

• Have official transcript sent by educational institution to USS Newport News Liaison Committee.

• Maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher.

• Decision by the USS Newport News Liaison Committee is final.

• Scholarship may not be traded for cash or other remuneration

• Scholarship is not transferable.

• Scholarship funds will be paid directly to educational institutions, not recipient.

• Scholarship funds will be limited to tuition.

• Educational institution must be accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.

• Scholarship awards may be renewed in whole or in part.