APPLICATION FOR 2009 TUSKEGEE AIRMEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
PAGE 2 GENERAL INFORMATION, INSTRUCTIONS AND REMINDER ITEMS
Background Information: Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. (TM) is a unique organization dedicated to the preservation of the history of African American Veterans whose service during World War II demonstrated to America that the criteria for responsible citizenship are character and achievement rather than ethnic origin. Although incorporated in Washington, D.C., the organization consists of many chapters, a National Museum at the Coleman Young International Airport in Detroit, Michigan and the “Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Foundation”, located in Los Angeles, California. Each year the “Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Foundation” grants scholarship awards to deserving young men and women. Each year the number of available scholarship awards is directly related to income received from investments. Forty (40) awards of one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00) will be available in 2009. The $1500.00 awards are for one year only. One (1) twenty thousand dollar ($20,000.00) Pratt & Whitney Award will be presented to the scholar who can demonstrate a sincere aptitude for and pursuit of a career in aviation, aerospace technology and research. This four-year Award will be paid in increments of $5,000 per year. The student must maintain a two-point-five (2.5) grade point average (GPA) and continue in the selected career path.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be students of accredited high schools who have graduated or will graduate in the school year 2007-2008. Additionally, applying students must have a GPA of at least three points (3.0) on a four-point scale.
Application Procedure: Application forms and instructions may be obtained from high school guidance counselors, from the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. web site [www.tuskegeeairmen.org] or from a Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. Chapter. Completed applications must be returned to the specific address indicated on page 1 of this application or to the nearest Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. Chapter on or before February 2, 2009. • Each applicant must submit a two (2) page essay containing: a biographical sketch, educational aspirations, career goals and an explanation of why financial aid is essential. • Additionally, the applicant must include a single page essay entitled “The Tuskegee Airmen” which reflects an overview of their history. Essays must be typed, double-spaced with 1-inch margins on 8.5” x 11” paper. Please note, all arrangements to the application must not exceed 8.5” x 11” in size. • To validate the financial status of the applicant, provide a copy of parent(s)’ LATEST IRS Form 1040 (preferably 2008) through adjusted gross income line or other OFFICIAL document. If not required to file Form 1040, provide official alternative source document to verify income, such as statement from Public Social Services, Pensions or SSI.
Selection Procedure: Applications for scholarship assistance received by individual chapters of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. are screened, verified as deemed appropriate, and competitively evaluated. Application files determined worthy of further consideration are forwarded to the Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Selection Committee for National Competition. A scholarship selection committee, composed of several members from each Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. Region, evaluates individual applications. Using a scale of one hundred (100) points, the committee considers academic achievement, extra curricular and community activities, relative financial need, recommendations, and both essays to competitively rank applicants.
Notification Procedure: Finalists (selectees and non-selectees) will receive individual notices of final results from the Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors.
Award Payment Certification: Scholarship awardees may enroll in the institution of their choice. Upon completion of enrollment, the school registrar must send verification of enrollment and curriculum to the Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Foundation. When the required verifications have been received, individual award payments (made payable to both student and institution) will be mailed by Wells Fargo Bank, Los Angeles.
Award Payment Limitation: All scholarship awards must be paid within one year from date of selection notification.
TASF FORM 62 (July 2008) ALL PREVIOUS EDITIONS OF THIS FORM ARE OBSOLETE. Application Form.