Volunteer Speaker List – Another Request

Your experience in the military service and volunteering for local museums has given you an understanding of history.  As VP for Aerospace Education I have been asked about guest speakers to provide some historical background/perspective about World War II, The Korean Conflict, Vietnam, and aircraft and weapon development.  There are probably a number of sub topics for these areas such as history of the Air Force (various years), Airlift Operations, tactical operations, or other areas of expertise or experience that you as AFA members have.

We would like to develop a list of speakers and topics that would be a source to respond to requests. The list would not commit an individual to a presentation. Topics and times would be coordinated by the speaker and the school or teacher. AFA members or their friends who would like to participate in this program should send their name, phone or email address and topic(s) to the chapter VP for Aerospace Education at gene_alfaro@cox.net.

Educational opportunities through the Aerospace Education Foundation

There are a number of scholarship and educational awards that can be obtained through the Air Force Education Foundation (AEF). Information on a number of these is presented below. Additional background and information can be found at the AEF website or contact Gene Alfaro.

Civil Air Patrol Educator Grant

The Civil Air Patrol Educator Grant is funded by the Air Force Association and managed by the Civil Air Patrol Headquarters.

There are four grant cycles, two for CAP units and two for educators, with deadlines of March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31. The June and December cycles are for CAP units and the March and September cycles are for educator grants. Grant recipients should send the Grant Recipient Response form to the address below as soon as possible after utilizing the funds. Click here for more information.

Air Force Junior ROTC Grants

The AFJROTC Grant was established to promote aerospace education throughout classrooms where funds currently are not available. We hope you take this opportunity to enhance your students’ ideas on how aerospace plays a prominent role in today and tomorrow’s society. Applications will be judged by the importance and impact your selected aerospace activity will have on your students. Please do not let this chance to heighten your student’s interest in aerospace education activities pass by. Click here for more information.

Jodi Callahan Memorial Graduate Scholarship

The Jodi Callahan Memorial Graduate Scholarship provides a $1,000 scholarship to an Air Force active duty, full time Guard or Reserve (officer or enlisted), person pursuing a Masters Degree in a non-technical field of study. Additional information and application may be found at http://www.aef.org/aid/callahan.asp.

Pitsenbarger Awards

Pitsenbarger Awards provide a one-time grant of $500 to selected top active duty, Guard and Reserve USAF enlisted personnel graduating from the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) who plan to pursue a baccalaureate degree. The grants coincide with the CCAF graduation ceremonies held each spring and fall. Additional information and application may be found at http://www.aef.org/aid/pit.asp.

Scholarship Opportunities: A Full 4-Year Online Degree Program Scholarship


The following is excerpted from the AFA site:

Through AFA's affiliation with Grantham University, AFA is pleased to provide a Full 4-Year Online Degree Scholarship to an Active Duty Dependent, an AFA Member, or a dependent of an AFA Member. One (1) full four-year scholarship, bearing a total value of approximately $28,000, to Grantham University, also includes required books and software. To be eligible, candidates must have a high school diploma or GED.

Important Note to Active Duty: If you're currently active duty, Grantham already provides scholarships to cover what your military tuition assistance doesn't cover. Therefore, this AFA scholarship is not needed. Contact Grantham directly on 1-800-955-2527.

Objective:

The AFA/Grantham University Online Degree Scholarship is designed to encourage active duty dependents and AFA Members and their dependents, to continue their education, in spite of busy, demanding schedules.

Requirements/Evaluation Criteria, the applicant must meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

In a two page, double-spaced essay, describe your academic and career goals and explain why you are interested in pursuing your degree via an online degree program. Explain why this is the right time in your life and why you would be committed to continuing your education to get a degree.

Provide two letters of recommendation. These should be character references with descriptions of your performance and your potential as a student.

Provide proof of GED completion or high school transcripts (or college transcripts if applicable). Note: College transcript(s) and proof of undergraduate degree are required for the graduate programs.

You will be required to provide us with information requested on a feedback form six months after the scholarship is awarded.

Scholarship Allocation

Applications will be accepted between April 1 and June 15. Scholarship will be awarded in July.

Additional information and scholarship application form can be obtained at:http://www.afa.org/aboutus/memben/grantham.asp

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