MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- If you or a family member would like a shot at getting a $500 scholarship, now is the time to take aim. Submission of application packages is Nov. 15.
The annual Total Force Top 3/USAA scholarship program offers 20 $500 scholarships which will be awarded to military members or family members who meet the following eligibility criteria:
Rank of E-9 or below or immediate family member of E-9 and below.
Military member must be a current member of the Air Force Reserve, Air Force Reserve Command, or a family member of the above.
Currently enrolled in an associates, bachelor, or masters degree program at a regionally accredited college or university during the upcoming semester or have Letter of Acceptance from Registrar's Office from a regionally accredited college or university.
Grade Point Average of 3.0 or above (within last 6 months).
If new college student, must have last high school transcript.
Must not have been a Total Force Top 3/USAA Scholarship recipient in the last 12 months.
All applicants must submit complete packages. See your unit first sergeant for an application package and more information.