Enlisted member, dependent children scholarships available Published Feb. 11, 2008 TEMPLE HILLS, Md. (AFPN) -- The Air Force Sergeants Association, Airmen Memorial Foundation and the Chief Master Sergeants of the Air Force join together annually to conduct a scholarship program to financially assist the undergraduate studies of eligible dependent children of Air Force active duty, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Command enlisted members, and AFSA members in active, retired, or veteran status. The Air Force Sergeants Association scholarship program begun in 1968 with one $1,000 scholarship, the program has developed into a key source of funding for AFSA and Auxiliary members' children attending institutions of higher learning. During its 38 years of giving, AFSA has awarded 480 scholarships to the AFSA members' dependents. The AMF Scholarship Program awards funds to the dependent youth of Air Force enlisted personnel who meet the eligibility criteria. Last year the AMF offered 13 $1,000 scholarships, one $2,000 Richard Howard Scholarship as well as two $2,000 Memorial Scholarships in the names of Sharon Piccoli, and Julene Howard , and one $1,000 Memorial Scholarship for Audrey Andrews. The AMF also awarded one $1,500 BMT, three $1,000 United Services Automobile Association, and one additional $1,000 academic excellence scholarship Since 1987, the AMF has awarded $372,000 in financial aid. The Chief Master Sergeants of the Air Force Scholarship Program (formerly the CMSAF Richard D. Kisling Scholarships) was created in 1987 upon the death of the third CMSAF "Dick" Kisling. In 1997, following the passing of Chief Master Sergeants of the Air Force (retired) Andrews and Harlow, the program was renamed. The fund is governed by a committee appointed by the incumbent Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force. CMSAF (retired) Sam Parish serves as the CMSAF Scholarship Fund Committee Chairman. Since 1988, the CMSAF fund has awarded over $237,000 in scholarships. The Air Force Sergeants Association International Auxiliary conducts a program to financially help AFSA Auxiliary members with a valid need of assistance to enhance their income potential through formal education and/or training. The AEG program is designed for AFSA Auxiliary members to obtain effective education and/or training to acquire improved marketable skills. Since 1990, the AFSA Auxiliary has awarded grants and scholarships totaling over $117,000. The AFSA, AMF and CMSAF scholarship programs award scholarships valued from $500 to $3,000 to students attending an accredited academic institution. The grant amount and total number of scholarships awarded are dependent upon funds available. To date, over $1.3 million dollars in scholarships have been awarded to Air Force dependent children. Those interested in applying for any one of these scholarships can find more information by clicking on the Scholarship Eligibility Requirements and Scholarship Application links. One application is used for all three programs. Go to www.afsahq.org and click on "About", then "scholarships" To date, the AFSA Scholarship programs have granted 1.5 million to dependents of the Air Force enlisted. Comment on this story (comments may be published on Air Force Link) Click here to view the comments/letters page