Air & Space Forces Aid Society
AFAS Merit and Grit Scholarships
Deadline
Closed
Award
$5,000 each (at least 20 awarded)
Considered through the Arnold Grant application, which reopens in early January 2027.
Who it's for
Dependent children of active-duty and retired Airmen and Guardians with strong GPA or demonstrated grit.
Things to double-check:
- Air Force or Space Force family
What you need to apply
- Arnold Education Grant application
- High school transcript
- Short video essay
Your next 3 steps
- Apply for the Arnold Education Grant when it opens.
- Prepare transcripts.
- Record the video essay if you are invited.
Each year, Air & Space Forces Aid Society awards a minimum of 20 Merit and Grit Scholarships of $5,000 each to dependent children of active duty and retired Airmen or Guardians
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