About Us

Founded in 1983, the Airmen Memorial Foundation (AMF) is a not-for-profit charitable and educational assistance organization. Through our mission partnerships and personal contributions, the organization provides funds for worthy causes such as scholarships for enlisted Airmen’s children aged 23 and younger.

In addition, the Foundation manages the AFSA scholarship programs and works with its Mission Partners to provide scholarships for special award recipients in support of the AFSA Professional Educational and Development Symposium. 

Funding to support AMF program services is derived principally from generous donors like you and during the annual Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) drive. 

The AMF is listed under its national charity designation number 10517, permitting DoD personnel a way to support the AMF motto: Taking Care of Our Own.

SSgt Hawkins Promotion Ceremony

The AMF, following its creation in 1983, spent two years researching and identifying inadequately served enlisted needs. In early 1985, the Foundation defined its scope as seeking ways and means to solve contemporary problems among all Air Force components of the enlisted force not being addressed by the Department of Defense, Air Staff, Congress, etc.

Following this role definition, the Foundation created its first humanitarian aid, non-traditional education, and scholarship programs and thereby became the first “all-enlisted” national independent charity in the annual Combined Federal Campaign (CFC).

Scholarship Grants

The Airmen Memorial Foundation (AMF) conducts scholarships programs to financially assist the undergraduate studies of eligible dependents of military personnel. AMF/CMSAF/AFSA scholarships are valued from $1,000 to $5,000 to students age 23 or younger attending an accredited academic institution.

Scholarship Memorial Fund Management

To date, over 1,861 scholarships have been awarded totaling over $2.5 million dollars through the following programs:

  • AMF: To date, the fund has awarded more than 692 scholarships valued at more than $859,500.
  • CMSAF: Since 1988, the fund has awarded more than 336 scholarships valued at $482,500.
  • Air Force Sergeants Association Scholarship Program: AFSA has awarded 655 scholarships totaling more than $991,600.
  • AFSA International Auxiliary Education Grant Program: To date, the Auxiliary has awarded 175 grants and scholarships totaling over $173,700.

 

  • AFSA Mission Partner Scholarships:
    • William H. Pitsenbarger Heroism
      Sponsored in partnership with American Military University (AMU)
      Presented annually at the AFSA Professional Education and Development Symposium/SUMMIT. This scholarship is awarded to the A1C William H. Pitsenbarger Award recipient. Recipients receive a full 4-year scholarship.
    • Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (SNCO) of the Year
      Sponsored in partnership with American Military University (AMU)
      Presented annually at the AFSA Professional Education and Development Symposium/SUMMIT. The award recipient receives a 2-year scholarship.
    • TSgt Virgil Perry AFSA Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) of the Year
      Sponsored in partnership with Columbia Southern University (CSU)
      Presented annually at the AFSA Professional Education and Development Symposium/SUMMIT.
      The scholarship recipient receives a 2-year scholarship (Graduate, Undergraduate, or Doctorate) that is transferable to a spouse/dependent. The recipient must enroll no later than six months after the announcement. Scholarship valued up to $32,700. 
    • Robert D. Gaylor Blue Suit Air Force Recruiter Scholarship 
      Sponsored in partnership with Columbia Southern University (CSU)
      Presented annually at the AFSA Professional Education and Development Symposium/SUMMIT. The scholarship recipient receives a 2-year scholarship (Graduate, Undergraduate, or Doctorate) that is transferable to spouse/dependent. The recipient must enroll no later than six months after the announcement. Scholarship value up to $32,700. 
    • Delayed Entry Program (DEP): Thanks to our partnership with Columbia Southern University, recruits, retentions, and individuals in the DEP can receive a complimentary OneCourse Scholarship of up to $1,635 per course.
    • SSgt Donald Ward AFSA Airman of the Year Scholarship
      Sponsored in partnership with Waldorf University
      Presented annually at the AFSA Professional Education and Development Symposium/SUMMIT. This scholarship is awarded to the TSgt Virgil Perry AFSA Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year award recipient. This scholarship includes 60 semester hours that can be applied toward an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree. The scholarship is valued at $25,200.