TUSKEGEE AIRMEN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION PRATT & WHITNEY GOLDEN EAGLE SCHOLARSHIP GENERAL INFORMATION, CRITERIA AND SELECTION GUIDELINES

An annual $20,000, Pratt & Whitney Golden Eagle Award is designated to be given to financially disadvantaged, deserving young men and women who can demonstrate a sincere pursuit of education leading to aviation, aerospace, engineering or technology careers. This award will be issued in four increments of $5,000 per year.

The Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors will select the winner from the list of awardees submitted to the Board by the National Selection Committee. In addition to the usual criteria and procedures for candidate application submission and evaluation of all scholarship awardees, The Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors shall consider the following categories for evaluation:

A genuine interest, preparation and demonstrated pursuit of a career in aviation, aerospace, aviation or aerospace research, or engineering technology

• Evidence of mature goal setting
• Evidence of the ability to overcome adversity and obstacles
• Demonstrated determination and ability to achieve goals
• Recommendations from professionals or mentors in the aviation or aerospace field who can be contacted to confirm information given by applicant

If necessary, the Board of Directors will solicit further confirmation. This MAY include:

- Telephone interviews with applicant, college counselor, author of recommendation letters

- Confirmation of certain projects, specific aviation affiliations, awards, etc.

- Verification of college acceptance

The TASF Board of Directors will monitor the progress of each recipient throughout his/her college career. Each year the student must maintain a 2.5 Grade Point Average and continue to pursue a career in the designated areas. Should the student no longer qualify, or drops out of school, the scholarship will be withdrawn and the unassigned funds will be awarded to another student who meets the qualifications.

The recipient of the scholarship will be offered an opportunity to serve an internship with Pratt & Whitney each summer during his/her year college career. The student will also be mentored by an executive of the Corporation. Upon graduation, if all qualification are met, the student may be offered a job at Pratt & Whitney.