The D.W. Steele Sr. Memorial Chapter is committed to strengthening aerospace education and supporting future leaders across Northern Virginia and the National Capital Region.
To support students and families, we’ve compiled both national scholarships from the Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) and additional local opportunities. These programs support undergraduate and graduate degrees, STEM and aviation pathways, flight training, and professional development.
AFA scholarships are open annually from December 1 through April 30, with recipients announced in July.
Select AFA Scholarship Opportunities
A brief overview of select AFA national scholarships is provided below. Please note that all applications are submitted through the official AFA website.
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Colonel Aaron Burgstein Memorial Scholarship
Provides $1,000 annually to minor dependents of Active, Guard, Reserve, veteran, or retired members of any service branch pursuing a degree at an accredited college or university.
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Captain Jodi Callahan Memorial Scholarship
Provides $3,000 to USAF/USSF Active Duty, Guard, or Reserve personnel pursuing a master’s degree in a non-technical field.
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Lt. Col. Romeo and Josephine Bass Ferretti Scholarship
Provides $5,000 to minor dependents of Air and Space Forces Active Duty, Reserve, or Air National Guard enlisted Airmen pursuing an undergraduate STEM degree.
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Mike & Gail Donley Spouse Scholarships
Provides $2,500 annually to encourage Air Force or Space Force spouses worldwide to pursue higher education.
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Col. Loren J. and Mrs. Lawona R. Spencer Scholarship
Provides three $5,000 scholarships for Air Force personnel (Active Duty, civilian, or full-time National Guard or Reserve) to pursue graduate-level education in management and administration in preparation for senior-level leadership roles.
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John C. and Blanche Lee Lindsay Memorial Scholarship
Provides one $2,500 scholarship to a child of members of the United States Air Force who is pursuing a college degree.
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Delta Dental Grants
Provides five $2,000 scholarships and grants to military spouses, military dependents, and transitioning service members for the advancement of oral health and wellness.
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Dr. Sydell Perlmutter Gold Memorial Scholarship
Provides a renewable $5,000 annual scholarship (for a total possible award of $20,000) to the daughter of Active, Guard, or Reserve Air Force members pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
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Destin Flight Works Pilot Training Scholarship
Funded by Vertol Systems Company, Inc., this program provides one AFA member per year up to $10,000 toward pilot training courses, instructor fees, and aircraft rental, leading to a private pilot’s license at the Destin Flight Works school in Destin, Fla.
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The George and Vicki Muellner Foundation Scholarship
Two scholarships in the amount of $5,000 each are awarded annually to eligible college students in Arnold Air Society and Silver Wings (AAS-SW). Applications are accepted September through November each academic year.
More information can be found at
www.aas-sw.org
. Questions? Email AAS-SW Executive Management Center at
mgmt.center@arnold-air.org.
Learn More & Apply →
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VIEW ALL AFA SCHOLARSHIPS
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