AFA Pitsenbarger Awards
Air Force Association
Award: $500
To provide for who plan to pursue a baccalaureate degree. Qualifications: Applicants must be top USAF enlisted personnel graduating from the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) who plan to pursue a baccalaureate degree. Selection criteria: Selection is determined at the ESO by a committee of individuals; considers job performance, scholastic achievement, education goals, and leadership qualities; need is not a principal criterion; prior recipients may not be considered; basis of evaluation: proof of current enrollment or intent to enroll in an accredited program leading to a baccalaureate degree must be submitted with the application; citations and awards representing distinguished activity should be submitted with the application; a narrative statement describing the applicant's extracurricular activities and explaining their significance must be submitted with the 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; commander's endorsement must also be submitted with the application. How to apply: Applicants must be submit application form. Focus: Aerospace sciences.