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Pitsenbarger Award Application
Objective
Pitsenbarger Awards provide a one-time grant of $500 to
selected top 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.
Requirements/Selection Criteria
- Proof of current enrollment or intent to enroll in an
accredited program leading to a baccalaureate degree
(registrar must verify) must be submitted with
application.
- Appropriate citations and awards representing
distinguished activity should be submitted with
application.
- A narrative statement describing your extracurricular
activities and explaining their significance must be
submitted with application. Emphasize those activities
that indicate leadership, citizenship, teamwork,
community service, personal development and dedication.
Also discuss other distinguishing activities and academic
accomplishments. The narrative should also include
undergraduate plans (school, field of study, admission
status, future goals).
- A Commander's endorsement must also be submitted with
application
Grant Allocation
- $500 grant, presented at local CCAF graduation
- AFA certificate recognizing recipient as an AFA
Pitsenbarger Award winner.
Guidelines
- Selection Criteria is determined at the base level by
a committee of the Base Education Officer, Senior
Enlisted Advisor and a local Air Force Association (AFA)
representative.
- Committee considers job performance, scholastic
achievement, educational goals and leadership qualities.
- Need is not a principal criterion. Total achievements
will be carefully considered by the selection committee.
- The Base Education Office will coordinate with the
Air Force Association for the disbursal of
certificate and funds.
- Check with your Base Education Office for application
deadline.
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