I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

1. Air Education and Training Command AETC Sustaining the Combat Capability of America’s Air Force Scholarship Programs (RRU) 10 April 2007 Captain Sonda Lee Deputy Chief, Scholarships Branch I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

2. Scholarship Program3 Primary Scholarship Sources • High School Scholarship Program (HSSP) • High School Seniors • All 4-year offers (some convert to 3-year offers) • In-College Scholarship Program (ICSP) • Competitive Programs (ICLS and ICSP Phases 1, 2, & 3) • Fully-Qualified programs (Express/NSP/HBCU/HSI/CTAS) • Enlisted Commissioning Programs (ECP) • Airman Scholarship and Commissioning Program (ASCP) • Scholarships for Outstanding Airmen to ROTC (SOAR) • Professional Officer Course-Early Release Program (POC-ERP) • Airman Education and Commissioning Program (AECP)

3. Purpose • Why do we have a scholarship program? • Meet officer production needs in specific fields for the Air Force • Authorization: 10 U.S.C. 2107 • Requires 50% to receive in-state tuition rate • Sets max at 4 years except in SAF-approved majors (5th year funding) • Sets maximum age limit (must be under age 31 on Dec 31 of commissioning year) • Side Note • Stipend is a military pay authorized by 37 U.S.C. 209 for contracted cadets—not a scholarship!

4. Scholarship ProgramTypes NOTE: all scholarship cadets receive $750/year for textbooks

5. High School Scholarship Program (HSSP) Interviews U.S. Air Force I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Briefers: Lt Col Dennis W. Millsap Mr. Jack Sanders

6. DEADLINES/IMPORTANT DATES (Dates subject to change) • 15 May Cycle begins • 1 Dec Final Date Applications (AFROTC.com) • 10-14 Dec Dec scholarship board • 31 Dec Last Date Applicants can Test (SAT/ACT) • Mid-Jan Last Date for Faxed Documents to HQ • End of March All Interviews Must be Completed

7. High School Scholarship ProgramTarget Audience • High School Seniors • Targeting Technical Majors (70%) • Foreign Languages and Non-Technical Majors (30%) • High Academic Achievement • 1100 SAT • 24 ACT • 3.00 Unweighted GPA • Top of Class • Excel in AP/Honors Coursework • Strong Leadership Potential • Extra-curricular activities • Demonstrated communication skills (interview) Reference only – normal minimums to be competitive

8. High School Scholarship ProgramOffers Summary – FY07 Selection Cycle • Starting College Fall 07 • 11,894 Applicants • 1,665 Offers • 70% Tech • 30% Non-Tech • Scholarship Types • 5% Type 1 • 25% Type 2 • 70% Type 7 • Average Selectee • 1239 SAT • 27.1 ACT • 3.71 GPA • Top 13% class standing

9. High School Scholarship ProgramEligibility Requirements • Academics • SAT/ACT Scores • Unweighted GPA • AP Courses • Class Standing • Fitness • Physical Fitness Assessment • Height/Weight Check • Other • LAW: US Citizen at time of activation; 17+ years old at time of activation; commission before age 31 • POLICY: no full-time college, no single parents Academic Composite Score: Formula considers these factors

10. Step #1 Student Applies

11. Step #2 Student becomes eligible • Applicants must fax to RRUC: • An original certifiedofficial high school transcript (grades 9th through 11th) • ACT or SAT test scores • Physical Fitness Assessment Letter of Certification • One-page resume • Extracurricular Activities Sheet • must be obtained and postmarked to the High School Scholarship Section by Jan, 2008 • Highly recommended that all mail sent to the High School Scholarship Section be sent via return receipt mail

12. Step #3 Det Interviews • Start with a detachment tour • Put the applicant at ease • Best to start with hobbies/interests • Make sure to get the height/weight • Mom & Dad can sit in on the scholarship process discussion • Fill out the Form 35 and 23 • Start with the resume and go from there • Follow the checklist in the Det Guide Book

13. Prior to Activation • Become a citizen of the United States prior to scholarship activation • Graduate from a high school or have an equivalent certificate • Be at least 17 years old • Be under 31 years old • Prior to the fall academic term, cannot be enrolled full time at a college or a university except a the joint high school/college program • Cannot be a single parent--waivers may be requested from HQ

14. Selection Stats (CY05-06) • Total Applications: 11,442 • Total Eligible: 3,088 • Total Offers: 1680 • Type 1: 159 • Type 2: 416 • Type 7: 1105

15. Tips from the Board • JROTC experience a plus • Leadership School • Upward progression in the cadet corps • Work Experience • Eagle Scout • American Legion (Boys’/Girls’ State) • CAP Camps/Awards • Capt of anything • President of organizations • We’re not just looking for members of organizations, but leaders

16. In-College Scholarship Program (ICSP)

17. In-College Scholarship ProgramTwo Categories – Multiple Programs • Competitive • ICLS • ICSP Phases 1, 2, & 3 • Fully Qualified • Express Scholarship Program (CE, EE) • Foreign Language Express (FLEX)—”strong-hold” languages only • Nurse Scholarship Program (NSP) • Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Scholarship Program • Enhanced HBCU Scholarship Program • Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) Scholarship Program • Enhanced HSI Scholarship Program

18. In-College Scholarship ProgramIn-College Commander’s Leadership Scholarship (ICLS) • Det/CC has 1 ICLS Offer • Applicant must attend host or cross-town school • 2.50+ cum GPA, any major • AS 100 only • PFT Required • DODMERB physical must at least be scheduled • No pending waivers • Type depends on academic major • Type 1 for Tech majors (Tiers 1, 2, or 3) • Type 2 for all other majors (Tier 4) • Must be nominated via WINGS by 28 Feb

19. Scholarship Prerequisites • Applicant must attend host or cross-town school • 2.50+ cum GPA, any major • PFT Required • DODMERB physical must at least be scheduled • No pending waivers

20. In-College Scholarship ProgramPhase 1 Scholarship Offers in FY06

21. Fully-Qualified Programs

22. Express Scholarship Program • Our “emergency” stop-gap program to meet production—can be turned on and off quickly • Eligibility requirements • Spelled out in AFROTCI 36-2011 • 2.50 cum GPA for nomination (2.50 term GPA for good standing) • Current Express Scholarships (Updated Matrix—May / June) • Foreign Language FY09 & FY10 • Computer Engineering & Electrical Engineering FY09 • Nursing FY08 & FY09

23. HBCU / HSI Scholarships • Historically Black Colleges & Universities • Title 20 USC 1061 • Established prior to 1964 • Principal mission was / is the education of Black Americans • Accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency • Hispanic Serving Institutions • Title 20 USC 1101 • US Department of Education web site: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/edlite-minorityinst.html

24. HBCU / EHBCU Scholarships HBCU Scholarship • Any cadet, any major at any HBCU • Unlimited quantity 2-, 2.5-, or 3-year Type 2 offers Enhanced HBCU Scholarship • Host HBCUs only Target Audience • 45 HBCUs under AFROTC with cross-town agreement

25. Historically Black Colleges and Universities Host Dets Det: 790 Tennessee State University, TN Det: 130 Howard University, D.C. Det: 019 Alabama State University, AL Det: 607 Fayetteville State University, NC Det: 605 N.C. A&T State University, NC Det 305: Grambling University, LA LA-TECH Campus Det: 015 Tuskegee University, AL Det 006: Jackson State University, MS

26. HSI / EHSI Scholarships HSI Scholarship • Any cadet, any major at any HSI • Unlimited quantity 2-, 2.5-, or 3-year Type 2 offers Enhanced HSI Scholarship • Host HSI only Target Audience • 66 HSIs under AFROTC with cross-town agreements • 6 HSI AFROTC host units

27. Hispanic Serving Institutions Det: 035 Cal State Fresno, CA Det: 510 University of New Mexico Det: 505 NM State University, NM Det: 842 UT-San Antonio, TX Det: 755 University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Det: 756 University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

28. Enlisted Commissioning Programs(consult www.afrotc.com)

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