Requirements/Evaluation Criteria

• The applicant must be a spouse of Air Force active duty, Air National Guard or Air Force Reserve to be eligible. Spouses who are themselves Air Force personnel, or in ROTC, are not eligible.
  
  
• Include an original of your college/university transcript from the 2008-2009 school year verifying your minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA or higher. The transcript must have your name on it and show that you are enrolled for the minimum number of hours (6 credit hours for undergraduate study and 3 credit hours for graduate study).
  
  
• Include proof of acceptance to an accredited college or university. This may consist of a short letter on college or university stationery from the admissions office or the registrar. A receipt for payment of tuition of the Spring 2009 term is also acceptable.
  
  
• In a two page double-spaced essay, describe your academic and career goals and the motivation which led you to this decision. Describe how Air Force involvement or local community activities in which are you are involved will enhance your goals.
  
  
• Two letters of recommendation should be character references and descriptions of your performance and potential as a student, employee or volunteer. The two letters must be from different sources. The letters can be from professors, employers or volunteer organizations. You may also request a letter from your local AFA Chapter.
  
  
• A feedback form will be sent to recipients with their scholarship check and is required to be returned not more than six months after the award is made.
  
  
• Complete application packages must be postmarked no later than April 30, 2009.