USAF Police Alumni Foundation
2024 Scholarship Program

The USAF Police Alumni Foundation (USAF PAF) is pleased to announce our 2024 Scholarships Program in support of USAF Active Duty, Air Force Reserve & Air National Guard, Air Police, Security Police, Security Forces and Combat Arms Maintenance and Training (CATM) members, and their immediate family members who wish to further their education by pursuing a college degree or training at a vocational/technical school.  See below for details and how to apply for one of the three $2,000.00 available scholarships.

2023 Scholarship 

The USAF Police Alumni Foundation is pleased to present the USAF Police Alumni Foundation 2024 Scholarship program. This program was created to assist members who are honorably serving or have served in the USAF United States Air Force, Air Force Reserve, or Air National Guard as Air Police, Security Police, Security Forces or CATM (AP/SP/SF/CATM), and their immediate family members who wish to further their education by pursuing a college degree or career direction at a vocational/technical school.
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Scholarship Awards

Three (3) scholarships in the amount of $2,000.00 each will be awarded. Applicants must be 17 years of age or older. Qualifying applicants must be currently serving  in the USAF as an Air Police, Security Police, Security Forces or CATM member, or a veteran, retiree or family member as outlined below. The $2,000 scholarship shall be used in the academic year following completion of the award. The scholarship may be paid directly to the accredited college/university or vocational/technical school of the awardee’s choice, or provided to the awardee to cover academic expenses such as lab fees, books, etc.

Process

A fully completed application form (download below)  along with the following a separate piece of paper, please answer each of the questions listed below: 1. What is the name of the college/university or vocational/technical school you plan to attend? 2. Have you been accepted? 3. What is your intended major or course of study? 4. Describe how the USAF has had a positive impact on your decision to pursue higher education/training. 5. Explain how this scholarship impacts your ability to complete your future course of study. 6. In 500 words or less, please describe your career & education goals, steps you have taken to pursue those goals and include any obstacles you have overcome in order to achieve those goals.  *Essays longer than 500 words will not be considered. ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED

USAF Police Alumni Foundation Scholarship Important Information ​

 
Who is Eligible to Apply?
  • Applicant must be 17 years of age or older
  • Applicant must meet at least one of the following:
  • Serving honorably in the United States Air Force, Air Force Reserve, or Air National Guard as Security Forces or CATM
  • USAF, AFR, ANG veteran or retiree honorable discharged or retired and served in Security, Law Enforcement or CATM
  • Spouse of active duty who is serving honorably in the United States Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard and is actively enrolled in a college, university or trade school.
  • Dependent child of active duty Security Forces serving honorably in the United States Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, who has not yet reached their 25th birthday and is actively enrolled in an accredited college, university or trade school.
 
*Qualifying applicants must indicate current rank, AFSC and duty assignment.

What is the Scholarship Amount?
  • Three (3) $2,000 scholarships will be awarded.

What are the USAF Police Scholarship Submission Requirements?
  • Each applicant must:
    • Answer all questions on the application.
    • Write a brief essay (no more than 500 words) describing their commitment to their goals and how this scholarship will help them attain these goals.

What are the Scholarship Deadlines?
  • Monday, June 24: Application process begins.
  • Friday, July 26: All applications must be submitted to the USAF Police Alumni Foundation Scholarship Committee. Applications must be postmarked on or before this date.
  • Recipients will be notified as soon as possible once the 3 winners have been identified.