This scholarship has helped make my college education an affordable dream, providing me with the freedom to concentrate on my engineering

studies while continuing to pursue extra-curricular and community service opportunities. I plan to volunteer for summer engineering internships at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, which I will help me pursue my career goal of working in the Aerospace industry.

Emma Holmes, Univ. of Maryland, College Park 2013 Recipient

Receiving a Wings Over America scholarship is extremely important to me, and I cannot fully express how grateful I am. Tuition costs continue to rise each year and it becomes more difficult to minimize the amount of debt I will have when I graduate. This scholarship goes a long way in helping me pay for school.

Above: 2013 Scholars at Norfolk, VA Reception Below: Scholars, Donors and Honorees

Matthew Wagner, Harvard College 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 Recipient

This scholarship reminds me that we live in a nation where all young people are given the opportunity to pursue their dreams. I am grateful that I was chosen for a scholarship that honors the memory of those who work to maintain our freedom.

Caitlin Cavanaugh, College of William and Mary, 2011, 2012, 2013 Recipient

The price of higher education today is, as everyone knows, is prohibitively expensive. However, thanks to the Wings Over America, attending one's dream school is an achievable goal. I am so thrilled to win again because it is another step in my college career, and one that makes college a more affordable, reasonable experience.

Alex Anduze, University of Miami, 2011 , 2013 Recipient

I've been blessed with continuous support from the foundation as I now have received the scholarship for the 5th time. Each time I register for a class or achieve an award/honor I have WOA to thank and credit.

For questions about the scholarship process please contact our scholarship administrator at scholarship@wingsoveramerica.us

Amber McKinney, Univ. of Maryland, University College 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013 Recipient

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Wings Over America Scholarship Foundation, formerly Wings Over the Atlantic, was established in 1987. Our mission is to provide college scholarships to dependent children and spouses of US Navy service members in Naval Aviation Officer and Enlisted, active duty, retired, honorably discharged, or deceased. Recipients are selected on the basis of scholastic merit, community service and extracurricular activities. Wings Over America annually sponsors over forty scholarships to students who have chosen to continue their education. The foundation is funded solely through the generous contributions of private and corporate sources, and has proudly awarded over $740,000 to outstanding students since 1987. Each year, one outstanding student is chosen for the $3,000 Neil Kinnear Scholarship. Our renewable CAPT John Turk Green, Centennial, Tomcat Sunset Association and CAPT Brad Johanson Scholarships are awarded to a new student every four years.
Wings Over America Scholarship Foundation is a Virginia Corporation which meets Tax exempt status under IRS code 501 (c) (3) We are a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt organization. South Hampton Roads VA CFC# 86767

There are three steps for the Wings Over America Scholarship Program through a new online system: 1. Establish your qualification based on your status: a. Spouse of a Military Sponsor: Those who are spouses of a sponsor must plan to be, or are currently enrolled in an accredited college as a full time or part time student, taking a minimum of 9 credit hours per year in order to graduate with an A.A., A.S., B.A. or B.S. degree. Spouses may receive an unlimited number of awards. b. Children are defined as: natural born, adopted or step-children, unmarried, up to the age of 22 on March 31st of applying year. Those who are children of a sponsor must be graduated or graduating seniors of an accredited high school or an equivalent home school or institution and must plan to attend an accredited academic institution during the 2013-2014 school year. College students must be enrolled in an accredited college as a full time student taking a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester in order to graduate with a A.A., A.S., B.A. or B.S. degree. Children of a sponsor can receive a total of up to four years of awards. 2. Establish your eligibility based on your sponsors service. Your sponsor must have served at least eight (8) years of active duty, ADSW or a combination of both within the United States Naval Air Forces. These periods may be non-consecutive. This includes subordinate activities and units of the United States Naval Air Forces, both ashore and afloat, whose primary mission is support of the Naval Air Force.

3. Once your eligibility is established, the scholarship administrator will notify you to move to application section . The application section will require a personal essay, information on your academic, community service and extra curricular activities, letters of recommendation and official academic transcripts. Required Documentation for Proof of Qualification Officers: Officer Data Card ( for active duty only), DD 214 or Front page of Detaching FITREP from Aviation commands (totaling 8 years). Enlisted: the Administrative Data and Career History pages of their Electronic Training Jacket or photocopies of your service record NAVPERS 1070/605 History of Assignments (Page 5) and/or DD 214. Please check the website for complete eligibility and documentation requirements.

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TAX DEDUCTIBLE WOASF is a registered Charitable Organization with the Commonwealth of Virginia. A financial statement is available upon written request from the Office of Consumer Affairs.

October 1st: Scholarship season opens, New online system Pre-Qualification sections opens for all applicants. Please complete if new or returning applicant. March 1st : Submission deadline for online prequalification. April 1st: Submission deadline for completed on-line application and postmark date for application supporting documentation (transcripts).