This scholarship is in memory of Captain Jodi Callahan who was an
AFA Under-Forty National Director and a Trustee of the Aerospace Education
Foundation. This scholarship is made possible through contributions to
the Jodi Callahan Memorial Fund by her family and friends.
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Objective
The Jodi Callahan Memorial Graduate Scholarship provides a
$1,000 scholarship to an Air Force active duty, full time
Guard or Reserve (officer or enlisted), person pursuing a
Masters Degree in a non-technical field of study.
Requirements/Selection Criteria
- Completed application postmarked by
June 30, 2006 of application year.
Applications must be completely filled out to be considered.
- A typed, two page double-spaced essay describing your academic
goals and how you expect your degree to enhance your service to the
Air Force.
- One letter of recommendation from your Air Force supervisor or
commander.
- The letter should include a character reference, a description of your
performance and an assessment of your potential as an Air
Force leader and volunteer.
- Applicants must be enrolled in the current or upcoming semester with a
minimum of 3 credit hours or the equivalent.
- Proof of acceptance into an accredited college/university. This may consist of a
short letter on college/university stationery from either the admissions
office orthe registrar. A class registration payment/receipt stating that
you are currently enrolled is also acceptable.
- Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 is required. Submit an original or
copy of your most recent college/university Masters program transcript with
your GPA highlighted or circled. If just starting your Masters program, submit
a copy of your undergraduate transcript with your GPA highlighted or circled.
Scholarship Allocation
- $1,000 stipend awarded in early September of the application year.
- The scholarship may be used to pay for any reasonable cost related to pursuing a
degree. This would include tuition, lab fees and books.
- This scholarship is nonrenewable and cannot be awarded more than once to any
applicant.
Mail Documents To:
Aerospace Education Foundation
Attn.: Callahan Scholarship
1501 Lee Highway
Arlington, VA 22209-1198
Questions:
E-Mail:
AEFstaff@aef.org
or
Call Jancy Bell at 1-800-291-8480 ext. 5801
Applications must be completely filled out to be considered
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Scholarship Winners.
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downloadable Jodi Callahan Scholarship Application
