03/26/2007 – ARLINGTON, Va - This year the Air Force Association is proud to announce that it will award twelve Spouse Scholarships in the amount of $2,500 each, up from $1,000 in previous years. The Air Force Association Spouse Scholarship program is designed to encourage twelve Air Force spouses worldwide to pursue associate/bachelor undergraduate or graduate/post-graduate degrees and has been awarding this scholarship since 1995. Applications are now being accepted for the 2007 Spouse Scholarship and will be accepted until April 30th, 2007 and can be found at: http://www.afa.org/aef/aid/spouse.asp.

In order to qualify for this scholarship you must be currently enrolled in a college program and be a spouse of an active duty, guard or reserve member of the Air Force.

The Air Force Association educates the public about the critical role of aerospace power and a strong national defense; and supports the United States Air Force and the Air Force Family.

The Air Force Association (AFA) is a 501 (c) (3), nonprofit organization promoting public understanding of aerospace power and the pivotal role it plays in the security of the nation. AFA disseminates information through Air Force Magazine, Air Force Magazine Online, the Eaker Institute, public outreach and national conferences and symposia. Learn more about AFA by visiting us on the web at www.AFA.org.