Every year, the American Airlines Education Foundation is proud to care for our team members by awarding $2,500 scholarships to their children attending college. First-generation college students can receive an additional one-time award of $1,000.
Scholarship Details
- $2,500 scholarship award
- First-generation college students may receive an additional one-time $1,000 award
- Scholarships support full-time undergraduate study
- Funds may be used at accredited colleges, universities, or vocational programs worldwide
- Students may reapply each year as long as they continue to meet the eligibility criteria
Eligibility Criteria
- Enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student for the academic year
- Attending an accredited college, university, community college, or trade school
- Dependent son or daughter of an active American Airlines Group team member
- Parent or guardian must have at least one year of employment with American Airlines
- Team member must be employed at American Airlines at the time awards are announced
Application Process
- Complete the Education Foundation Scholarship application
- Provide academic records and achievement information
- Submit details on leadership roles, activities, employment, and community service
- Submit the FAFSA if applying for consideration based on financial need
The foundation selects scholarship recipients based on outstanding academic achievement, community service, leadership and financial need. Scholarships fund full-time, undergraduate study at any accredited college, university or vocational program worldwide. In 2024, the Education Foundation awarded nearly $1 million in scholarships to 336 students.
