Rewarding Excellence

Congratulations to the 2019 scholarship recipients​

AFSA and the Airmen Memorial Foundation (AMF) joined together to conduct a scholarship program to financially assist the undergraduate studies of eligible, dependent children of the enlisted Total Air Force members. AFSA, AMF (including the CMSAF Scholarship Program), and AFSA International Auxiliary award scholarships valued from $1,000 to $4,000 to students attending an accredited academic institution. The grant amount and total number of scholarships awarded are dependent upon funds available. To date, over $2 million in scholarships have been awarded to Air Force dependent children.

Learn more and apply for scholarships now.​

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AFSA SCHOLARS: The 2019 AFSA Scholarship Program awarded twelve scholarships totaling $23,500.

• ​AFSA’s top scholarship went to Miranda Pavey who will be continuing her education at Western Carolina University, Cullowee, N.C.
• $2,500 Fini Scholarship - Miranda Pavey
• $2,500 Abbott Scholarship - Alexander Harriman
• $2,500 Klobus Scholarship - Brittany Lundmark
• $2,500 Richard M. Dean Scholarship -Jailyn Figueroa
• $2,500 Staton Scholarship - Katheryne Rosas
• $2,000 Garner Scholarship - Anthony Casino
• $2,000 Rousher Scholarship - Yazmyne Valencia
• $2,000 Page Scholarship - Elizabeth Pennington
•   $1,500 the AFSA Excellence in Military Leadership Scholarship IHO General Mark A. Welsh III  - Alexa Ortiz
•  $1,500 the AFSA Americanism Scholarship IMO the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) - Bethany Lovell
•  $1,000 Academic Excellence Scholarship - Scott Meyers
•  $1,000 Academic Excellence Scholarship - Emery McClenny

AMF SCHOLARS: The 2019 AMF Scholarship Program awarded 18 scholarships totaling $27,500

• Without the support of the gracious donors and sponsors, the AMF would be unable to grant the number  of scholarships provided to deserving recipients each year.
• $4,000 Clyde V. Prince Memorial Scholarship - Erik Schreiner
• $2,500 Academic Excellence Scholarships - Charles Gallego
• $2,000 Richard Howard Scholarship - Deborah James
• $2,000 Julene Howard Memorial Scholarship - Madison Moore
• $2,000 Sgt James R. Seal Memorial Scholarship - Jessica Bishop
• $2,000 Academic Excellence Scholarships - Dejah Jimerson
•   $1,500 Academic Excellence Scholarships 

                 1. Ryan McCauley
                 2. Katelyn Shibilski

• $1,000 USAA Scholarship Academic Excellence Scholarships

                 1. James Caughron
                 2. Janiece Deveaux
                 3. Kasey Scroggins
                 4. Madison Meyer
                 5. Jenna Grutzmacher

• $1,000 GEICO Scholarship Academic Excellence Scholarships

                1. Alexis Martinez
                2. Skylar Davidson
                3. Sean McGinley
                4. Jeffrey Malone
                5. Mya Vigil


CMSAF SCHOLARS: The 2019 Chief Master Sergeants of the Air Force Scholarship Program awarded 11 scholarships totaling $16,500.

• The top scholarship—The CMSAF Paul W. Airey Memorial Scholarship goes to Carson B. Ratley. He will continue his education at the Middle Georgia State University, Cochran, GA 31014
• $3,500 CMSAF Paul W. Airey Memorial Scholarship Sponsored by GEICO®  -  Carson B. Ratley
  $2,500 CMSAF Spouses’ Academic Excellence Scholarship - Tristan W. Boling
  $2,000 CMSAF Scholarship - Hunter C. Henry
  $1,500 CMSAF Scholarship - Taylor C. Medina
  $1,000 CMSAF Scholarship - Kayla J. West
  $1,000 CMSAF Scholarship - Kianna E. Flowers
  $1,000 CMSAF Scholarship - Heath M. Henry
  $1,000 CMSAF Scholarship - Kamryn T. Alward
  $1,000 CMSAF Scholarship - Ivy R. McDermott
  $1,000 CMSAF Scholarship - Jordyn E. Tuning
  $1,000 CMSAF Scholarship - Sara J. Powell

MISSION PARTNER SCHOLARS

• NCO of the Year -- TSgt Joseph A. Leitch received a 2-Year Scholarship from Columbia Southern University
• AFSA Airmen of the Year -- SrA Gary G. Jeffrey III received a 2-year Scholarship from Waldorf University
• William H. Pitsenbarger Heroism -- SSgt John P. Virgin received a Full 4-Year Scholarship from  American Military University
• Family Focused Scholarship -- Candice D. Kazmir
  

AUXILIARY SCHOLARS

• $1,000 Academic Excellence Scholarship - Isabelle Dock Cochran
• $1,000 Academic Excellence Scholarship - Annelise Ehrsam Holland
• $1,000 Academic Excellence Scholarship - Jacob Ryan Gilbertson
• $1,000 Academic Excellence Scholarship - Nicholas Andrew Rhudy
• $1,000 Academic Excellence Scholarship - Cole Weston Carrington​