Scholarships for Space Camp

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Aerospace Education Foundation to Provide Scholarships for Space Camp

Arlington, VA, July 5, 2004—In honor of the 50th Anniversary of Military Space, the Aerospace Education Foundation (AEF) is embarking upon an ambitious fundraising program to send 50 students to Space Camp during the summer of 2005.

In recent weeks, AEF has entered into a formal agreement with the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama to annually sponsor AEF Week at that facility's well-known and highly-respected U.S. Space Camp.

Depending upon age group, students are immersed in a variety of activities including: jet fighter simulators, astronaut training, state-of-the-art space and weightless simulations, rocket building, learning robotics, and survival training. Students also study the principles of flight, gain knowledge of the planets, carry out space experiments, practice leadership, problem-solving and teamwork, and learn about the men and women who blazed the path of our aviation history.

U.S. Space Camp was founded in 1982 by NASA to promote the study of math, science and technology. Its educational programs couple classrooms instruction with hands-on activities and teach teamwork, decision-making and leadership skills. Approximately 400,000 young people and adults have experienced the unique style of education offered through Space Camp and the Space Academy. Demand for these programs comes from all 50 states and over 30 different countries.

Those wishing to make a donation to help underwrite AEF’s Space Camp scholarships should contact Ann Sagle at (703) 247-4869; e-mail: asagle@afa.org; The Aerospace Education Foundation, 1501 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22209-1198.

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The Aerospace Education Foundation is a 501c(3) non-profit charity promoting aerospace excellence and the education affiliate of the Air Force Association. Outside contributions help fund AEF educational programs, awards, grants and scholarships and are 100% tax-deductible. For more information on the Aerospace Education Foundation or the Air Force Association, visit www.aef.org and www.afa.org, respectively.

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AFA is a non-profit, independent, professional military and aerospace education association. Our mission is to promote a dominant United States Air Force and a strong national defense, and to honor Airmen and our Air Force Heritage. To accomplish this, we: EDUCATE the public on the critical need for unmatched aerospace power and a technically superior workforce to ensure U.S. national security. ADVOCATE for aerospace power and STEM education. SUPPORT the total Air Force family, and promote aerospace education.