$1500 Scholarship through Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Foundation - DEADLINE TO APPLY IS JAN. 19TH

Announcement of the 2015 Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Foundation Scholarship

Tuskegee Airmen, Incorporated is a unique organization dedicated to the preservation of the
history of African American Veterans whose service during World War II demonstrated to
America and the world that the criteria for responsible citizenship are character and achievement
rather than ethnic origin. Each year the Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Foundation (TASF) and
the Hubert L. “Hooks” Jones (HLHJ) Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen grant 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) from TASF will be available in 2015. Two awards ($1,500.00 and
$1,000.00) from HLHJ will be awarded in 2015. All awards are for one year only.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be students of accredited high schools who have
graduated or will graduate in the school year 2014 – 2015. Additionally, students must have a
GPA of at least three points (3.0) for TASF and two point eight (2.8) for HLHJ. Both from a
four point (4.0) scale.

Application Procedure: Application forms and instructions may be obtained from the HLHJ
Chapter website – www.Colorado-Redtails.com – for both scholarships.

If you would like a PDF of the application- email Bethie at ewalters@goodwilldenver.org

Completed applications must be returned by January 19, 2015 to:
Hubert L. “Hooks” Jones Chapter, Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.
ATTN: Scholarship Committee
P. O. Box 370431
Denver, Colorado 80237
P. O. Box 370431
Denver, Colorado 80237
www.Colorado-Redtails.com
info@colorado-redtails.com

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
applications must not exceed 8.5” x 11” in size.
 To validate the financial status of the applicant, a copy of the 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.

The scholarship recipient may enroll in any institution of their choice. Upon completion of
enrollment, the school registrar must send verification of enrollment and curriculum to the
address above. When the required verification is received, the payment will be made directly to
the student or the parent by certified mail. All scholarships must be paid within one year from
the date of selection notification.

Please direct any questions to:
Vorry C. Moon
303-347-2364
vcmoon@comcast.net
(Subject line TAI Scholarship)