Air Force clubs offering scholarships

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SAN ANTONIO (AFNEWS) --  Air Force Services Agency officials are offering $25,000 in scholarships for club members and eligible family members.

Through its Air Force Clubs Division, the agency is offering the annual scholarship program for the 11th year, sponsored in part by Chase Bank and Coca-Cola.

"This is an exclusive club member program," said Frank Black, chief of the Air Force Clubs Division. "Only club members and their family members are eligible. This includes the member's spouse, son, daughter, stepson and stepdaughter. Grandchildren are also eligible, if they are dependents of the club member." 

Applicants for the scholarships must have been accepted by or are enrolled in an accredited college or university for the fall term as well as be part- or full-time students. Student enrollment status may involve either undergraduate or graduate curriculum. In addition, applicants must provide a copy of their college or university acceptance letter.

"We want to help club members with the costs of higher education," Mr. Black said. "This is a way for the clubs to reward their members." 

Awarding of scholarship money is based on a written essay. With the celebration of the Air Force's 60th birthday, Air Force Clubs Division officials selected, "Why is air superiority critical today" as this year's topic, and each entrant is required to submit an essay of no more than 500 words. This requirement is strictly enforced. Essays exceeding 500 words, excluding title, will be disqualified. 

Essays must be single-spaced, with double-spacing between paragraphs, on white bond paper, and with 1 inch top and bottom margins and 1.25 inch left and right margins. Essays must be submitted on CD-ROM or floppy disk with one hard copy. Essays must be submitted to the base services squadron commander or division chief by June 15. Final scholarship awards for the upcoming school year will be announced in October. Six individuals will receive a combined total of $25,000. 

Lauren Post, a 2006 scholarship recipient from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., said the Air Force Clubs scholarship eased her transition into college.

"My club scholarship significantly assisted me with paying the cost of books and tuition my entire first semester. This left me with fantastic opportunities to excel in my studies and greatly reduced the burden of college expenses," she said. 

For more information about the Air Force Club Membership Scholarship Program, visit www.afclubs.net. 

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