Air Force taking applications for overseas study Published Aug. 11, 2004 RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFPN) -- The Air Force is offering three officers the opportunity to study overseas for two years through the Olmsted Scholar Program. Those selected will begin study for the 2005-2006 school year.The program provides participants with an in-depth understanding of a foreign language and culture so they are aware of the viewpoints and concerns of people worldwide, officials said. It involves cultural immersion by an officer and his or her family (if applicable), as well as study at a university in the country’s native language. Officials are selecting officers with demonstrated leadership and scholastic abilities. Applicants must be a regular or Reserve line officer on active duty with between three and 11 years of commissioned service, and no more than 11 years of total service by April 1, 2005. Officers must have at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale for their undergraduate degree. They must have achieved at least a 550 on each portion (verbal and quantitative) on the Graduate Record Examination. Finally, they must have scored at least a 110 on the Defense Language Aptitude Battery. Applications must arrive here by Oct. 15. Applicants should send completed applications to: HQ AFPC/DPAPE, 550 C St. W., Suite 32, Randolph AFB, TX 78150-4734.For more information, visit the local MPF or the Web site at www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/pme/0-Olmsted.htm.