Lance Corporal Eric Herzberg USMC, and Lance Corporal William Taylor Wild IV
USMC, Scholarship
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Each year one student will be awarded the Lance Corporal Eric William Herzberg and Lance
Corporal William Taylor Wild IV Scholarship. The scholarship award is up to $10,000 a year for
up to 2 consecutive years pending the student’s successful academic progress. Eligible
education expenses include tuition, fees, books and equipment associated with a specific
academic program.
SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY AND CRITERIA FOR AWARD
 Applicant must be an Anne Arundel County public school senior with a minimum 2.5
grade point average planning to enter an accredited 2 or 4 year public or private college
or university or professional/technical school in the following fall.
 The primary criterion for award are:
1. Character: Applicants should exhibit qualities celebrated by the U.S. Marines:
honor, courage and commitment. Other qualities of importance include faith and
values and a demonstrated commitment to family and friends. Applicants need
not cite all qualities in their application.
2. Quiet Leadership: Successful applicants serve as leaders on a “team” but not
necessarily as the star or most visible and celebrated leader. This scholarship
recognizes “unsung heroes,” students who play a critical but quieter role in a
team’s success. “Team” includes sports, theater groups, clubs, or any other
group-activity which may be affiliated with the school or conducted outside of
school. Qualities this person must display include: trustworthiness, respect,
responsibility, fairness, caring and good citizenship.
 Secondary criterion:
1. Grade point average is considered, but students with a higher GPA are not
necessarily more likely to receive the award.
2. Applicant conveys how financial assistance through the Scholarship will help
them achieve their goals.
APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Complete application form.
2. Write an essay: 500-1,000 words about how you are uniquely qualified for this
scholarship award.
3. Request and receive a recommendation from an individual unrelated to you who can
speak directly to your character, “team” involvement and your qualifications for this
particular award.
4. Request and receive a copy of high school transcripts.
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Applications are due by noon on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 via hard copy or in electronic
format to adrianna@cfaac.org. All four components of the application must be submitted
by this time or the application will not be eligible for consideration.
Please note that finalists will be notified by April 30th and asked to participate in an
in-person interview with the Scholarship Advisory Committee. Final notifications of
awardees will be mailed by Saturday, May 30, 2015.
Scholarship recipients are eligible for reapplication for up to two consecutive years.
To be reconsidered, recipients must reapply and provide transcripts from an
accredited 2 or 4 year public or private college or university or
professional/technical school.
Please direct all questions to the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County:
(410) 280-1102 or email Adrianna Weissburg at adrianna@cfaac.org.
About Eric W. Herzberg
Eric was born on June 7, 1986 at Madigan Army Hospital at Ft. Lewis in Washington State. Eric
was very creative. As a young boy he would build elaborate designs with Legos and action
figures. He liked reading books. His favorites were the Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings series.
Eric had a great sense of humor and loved to have fun with his friends. Eric enjoyed playing
soccer, rugby and pick-up games of football. Eric loved being part of a team and did not like
attention to be focused on him. Eric was extremely proud of his Irish Catholic heritage. His faith
in God was very important to him. He deeply loved his family and friends and was especially
close to his brother and sister.
In high school, Eric felt called to become a Marine and joined the Marine Corps right after
graduation. Eric dedicated his life to protecting and defending our country. Eric was killed in
action in Al Anbar, Iraq on October 21, 2006. Eric would tell all of you to listen to your hearts
and follow what you feel God calling you to do.
About Taylor Wild IV
Taylor can best be described by his tattoos. They represent what was so important to him that
he wanted to show the world, forever.
His first tattoo was to show respect to the Marine Corps that helped him build knowledge in
many areas, be part of an intense brotherhood, travel and develop a confidence that came with
a big smile. That tattoo was a symbol of the 1st Battalion, 9th Marines. His second tattoo offered
a glimpse into what was important to him as a kid. He read the Harry Potter book series, over
and over. That tattoo was a quote from Albus Dumbledore, “Death is but the next great
adventure.” When he got his next tattoo, his younger sister asked what it meant. He said “A
swallow is a bird that can always find its way home, and this means I will always find my way
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back to you.” The tattoo was a swallow flying over the ocean. His last tattoo represented his
passion and his home. He played baseball from age 5 years through high school. His favorite
team was the Orioles. This Oriole bird tattoo was the start of a planned larger tattoo that was
to include the Bay Bridge, the Maryland flag and the Raven.
Taylor adored his younger sister and always made time for her whether it was just jumping on
the trampoline or a trip to the Baltimore Aquarium. He shared his passion with his younger
brother and they could always be found together throwing a baseball or football in the
backyard. His mother was one of his favorite teammates whether it was volleyball, bocce or
pickle ball. His father was his role model and he shared his wish to join him in the police
department in the future. He loved his family and told them all the time.
Taylor deployed to both Afghanistan and Kuwait. Taylor died in a mortar explosion during a
training exercise at Hawthorne Army Depot on March 18, 2013.
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Lance Corporal Eric William Herzberg and Lance Corporal William Taylor Wild IV
Scholarship Application
Name: ________________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________
City: _______________________________ State: __________________ Zip Code: __________
Home Phone: _____________________________ Student Cell: __________________________
Student Email: _________________________________________________________________
Student ID Number: ___________________________ Date of Birth: ______________________
High School: ___________________________________________________________________
Name of Parents/Guardians: ______________________________________________________
Parent/Guardians Cell: _____________________ Email: _______________________________
I am seeking admission to one of the following institutions of higher education:
______________________________________________________________________________
I have received or expect to receive other scholarships (please indicate amount):
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Please provide the following information on a separate sheet in the format listed below:
 Extracurricular activities. List all high school activities in which you have participated during
the past four years, including name of activity, positions held and grades participated.
 Volunteer activities. List all volunteer activities in which you have participated, including
name of activity, positions held and grades participated.
 Work experience. List any paid work experience you have had during the past four years,
including employer, position, dates of employment and hours worked per week.
 Essay. (up to 1,000 words) Tell us why you think you should receive this scholarship. Please
share your personal goals in life, describe your work ethic, and provide examples of how
you demonstrate honor, courage, commitment, and quiet leadership. Please provide
anything else that you think is important for the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel
County to know about you, including how financial support could help achieve your goals.
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Transcript Information To be completed by school official
The applicant listed on this form attends your high school. The Community Foundation
of Anne Arundel County, which administers this scholarship fund, requests that you
have the appropriate member of your staff complete this Transcript Information section
and provide a copy of the student’s transcript for grades 9-12.
Applicant’s cumulative GPA _______ or weighted GPA _______
________________________________________________________________________
School Official’s First and Last Name
________________________________________________________________________
School Official’s Phone Number and Email Address
I certify that this information is from a current and official transcript.
________________________________________________________________________
School Official’s Signature
Date
To be completed by Applicant
I certify that all information contained in this application and its attachments is, to the
best of my knowledge, true and accurate.
________________________________________________________________________
Signature of applicant
Date
To be completed by applicant’s parent/guardian
I certify that this applicant is a resident of Anne Arundel County, Maryland and I expect
him/her to graduate high school on _______________________ (date).
________________________________________________________________________
Signature of Parent/Guardian
Date
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Lance Corporal Eric William Herzberg and Lance Corporal William Taylor Wild IV
Scholarship Fund Checklist
Please provide the following information to complete your application:
1. Completed and signed application form
2. A copy of your transcripts
3. A written list of your extracurricular and volunteer activities and work
experience
4. An essay (500-1,000 words) that explains why you think you should receive
this scholarship
5. A recommendation from an individual unrelated to you who can speak directly to
your character, “team” involvement and how you are best qualified for this
particular award
Please note that finalists will be notified by April 30, 2015 and asked to participate in an
in-person interview with our Scholarship Advisory Committee that will take place in mid
May. Awardees will be notified by Saturday, May 30, 2015.
Please also note scholarship recipients are eligible for reapplication for up to two
consecutive years. To be reconsidered, recipients must reapply and provide transcripts
from an accredited 2 or 4 year public or private college or university or
professional/technical school.
Please Return Completed Applications by Wednesday, April 15, 2015 to:
Via mail:
Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County
914 Bay Ridge Road, Suite 220
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 280-1102
Attn: Lance Corporal Eric William Herzberg and Lance Corporal William Taylor Wild IV
Scholarship
Via email:
adrianna@cfaac.org
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