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Objective

Pitsenbarger Awards provide a one-time grant of $500 to selected top USAF enlisted personnel graduating from the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) who plan to pursue a baccalaureate degree. The grants coincide with the CCAF graduation ceremonies held each spring and fall.

Requirements/Selection Criteria

• Proof of current enrollment or intent to enroll in an accredited program leading to a baccalaureate degree (registrar must verify) must be submitted with application.
  
   
• Appropriate citations and awards representing distinguished activity should be submitted with application.
  
   
• A narrative statement describing your extracurricular activities and explaining their significance must be submitted with 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 (school, field of study, admission status, future goals).
  
   
• A Commander's endorsement must also be submitted with application

Grant Allocation

• $500 grant, presented at local CCAF graduation
  
   
• AEF certificate recognizing recipient as an AEF Pitsenbarger Award winner.

Guidelines

• Selection Criteria is determined at the base level by a committee of the Base Education Officer, Senior Enlisted Advisor and a local Air Force Association (AFA) representative.
  
   
• Committee considers job performance, scholastic achievement, educational goals and leadership qualities.
  
   
• Need is not a principal criterion. Total achievements will be carefully considered by the selection committee.
  
   
• The Base Education Office will coordinate with the Aerospace Education Foundation for the disbursal of certificate and funds.
  
   
• Check with your Base Education Office for application deadline.
   

Click here to view the Fall 2004 & Spring 2005 Pitsenbarger Award Winners.

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