ARLINGON, VA – Air Force Aid Society is thrilled to announce that we have awarded 40 scholarships to incoming college freshman totaling $200k. Twenty scholars earned Merit Scholarships and 20 additional scholars earned our new Grit Scholarship.
Each year, AFAS awards a number of merit-based scholarships as a complement to the needs-based support allocated through the Hap Arnold Education Grant program. This year, 20 incoming college freshmen being considered for the Hap Arnold Education Grant who exhibited the highest levels of scholarship were selected based on cumulative GPA, high school transcripts, and a 1-3 minute video on the subject of mental health.
For academic year 2024-2025, Air Force Aid Society is providing $100,000 in $5,000 Merit Scholarships to 20 outstanding Air Force and Space Force dependent scholars:
| Hannah Mae Addison | Katherine G. Gorton | Aila Annabrie Kimball | Allison Q Sullivan |
| Bryson P. Brownell | Noah Hepler | Sydney Rosemae Madison | Sophia Webster |
| Lauren N. Burden | Lily C Israel | Kira McNair | Gavin Weinstein |
| Jeremiah Clarke | Connor Landon Keeney | Anna E. Roth | Elliott Weir |
| Nadia E. Edwards | Chandler D Kimball | Lars P. Spinetta | Jayla Williams |
New this year: A selection of Hap Arnold Grant applicants were invited to apply for a new opportunity this year, the Grit Scholarship. Candidates submitted a 1-3 minute video describing a time in their life when they had to use grit to overcome a specific challenge.
For academic year 2024-2025, Air Force Aid Society is providing $100,000 in $5,000 Grit Scholarships to 20 Air Force and Space Force dependent scholars who demonstrated resilience and perseverance:
| Saige O. Adams | Quentin W. Jack | Skye L. Lawhun | Zoe Hartless Romero |
| Deandre Broughton | Xyen James | Eleanor Perez | Mia Sollars |
| Brooke A. Carson | John Judge II | Isla-Joy Ramirez | Marius Tennort |
| Chase J. Cheripka | Lana King | Brandon Ramos | Genevieve Tranum |
| Carlie Duvall | Davis W. Kuhn | Ezekiel W. Rankin | Semira Woods |
The children of Airmen and Guardians face unique challenges due to relocations and deployments. Our education support programs provide a greater sense of stability for these families and ensure all family members can pursue a quality education.
Congratulations to all of this year’s worthy recipients!