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American Airlines Education Foundation Makes Higher Education More Affordable for Children of Team Members

In its largest donation ever, the foundation awards more than $1.2 million in scholarship funds
Metropolitan Airport NewsBy Metropolitan Airport NewsJuly 27, 2022No Comments2 Mins Read
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Two-time American Airlines Education Foundation scholarship recipient Jaypeet Singh (left) and his brother, four-time recipient Sandeep Singh, with Chairman and CEO Doug Parker during the 2019 celebration.

The American Airlines Education Foundation is easing the cost of higher education for 452 students who are dependents of the airline’s team members. In its largest donation to date, the Education Foundation awarded more than $1.2 million in scholarship funds for the 2022–2023 school year.

Each recipient received a $2,500 scholarship, and 107 first-generation college students each received an additional award of $1,000. Scholarships fund full-time, undergraduate study at any accredited college, university or vocational program worldwide.

“From future medical professionals to artists, engineers, aviators and more, these students are already trailblazing a path to success and doing great things in their communities,” said Ron DeFeo, American’s Chief Communications Officer. “Every year, we are astounded by the breadth of talent and aspiration in the applicants, and we are especially proud to invest in our team members and their children, who are an extension of our American Airlines family.”

Recipients of this round of scholarships live in eight countries across the world: United States, Canada, Mexico, China, Costa Rica and Dominican Republic. They are dependents of team members employed by American and its wholly owned carriers Envoy, PSA and Piedmont.

Approximately 1,100 students applied for an Education Foundation scholarship this year. Applicants are evaluated through a competitive application process based on academic achievement, community service, extra-curricular activities and financial need.The application window for the 2023–2024 academic year will open in January. For more information about the Education Foundation scholarship, visit aa.com/scholarships. To learn more about the ways American Airlines is giving back to the communities it serves, please visit aa.com/letgoodtakeflight.

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