TUSKEGEE AIRMEN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
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 2012. The $1,500.00 awards are for one year only.
Application Procedure: Application forms and instructions may be obtained from high school guidance counselors, the nearest Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. Chapter or downloaded from this website. 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 January 14, 2012. Each applicant must complete the entire application and provide all attachments listed on the bottom of the application form.
- 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 attachments to application must not exceed 8.5” x 11” in size.
- To validate the financial status of the applicant, a copy of parent(s)’ latest IRS Form 1040 through adjusted gross income line must be included in application package. If not required to file Form 1040, provide official alternate source document to verify income, such as statement from Public Social Services, Pensions or SSI (W-2 or W-4 not acceptable). SSN may be “blacked out”.
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 the student or parent, 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.
To apply for a Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Foundation Award, complete the Awards Program’s Checklist and Certification Form (TASF Form 59 revised July 2011.doc) and the 2012 Application for Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Foundation Scholarships (TASF Form 62 Revised 2011.doc)
Pay close attention to the checklist. Please ensure that all items are complete and all required attachments included. Return the completed packet to:
Hubert L. “Hooks” Jones Chapter
Tuskegee Airmen Inc.,
P.O. Box 370431
Denver, CO 80237
Attention: Scholarship Committee
Note: This complete packet must be post marked not later than January 8, 2012