SCHOLARSHIPS

The Lance P. Sijan Chapter annually sponsors scholarships awarded to outstanding high school seniors who have been accepted for enrollment at a college or university, and to current outstanding college students. Applicants must be high school seniors/graduates who plan to attend college during the 2011-2012 academic year. Students selected for full scholarships that will be awarded in 2012, or have been selected to attend a Military Service Academy, are not eligible. Likewise, applications will only be accepted from students who themselves or their parent(s) are current members of the Air Force Association (membership numbers provided in the application will be verified by the Scholarship Selection Committee prior to scoring the application).

The Lance P. Sijan Chapter Scholarships are awarded based on the overall character and successful leadership potential of the student, which includes academic achievement, community service, demonstrated leadership responsibilities and writing composition. A Scholarship Selection Committee, comprised of aerospace industry leaders, will score all applications and select the scholarship recipients. The scholarship selection process is nondiscriminatory and Scholarship Committee members’ immediate family members are not eligible for a scholarship award nor can they benefit financially in any way from this program. There is no specified restriction on the use of scholarship award moneys; however, it is the intent of the Sijan Chapter that they be utilized in the direct support of academic pursuits.

Complete application packages must include the following (only complete packages will be considered):

Application form (completely filled out). Applicants must use the application form from the Lance P. Sijan Chapter website at http://www.afasijan.com to apply for a 2011 scholarship. This one form will be used for all scholarships.
A certified transcript of your high school and (as applicable) college grades.
A copy of your SAT and/or ACT scores (high school seniors only).
At least one letter of recommendation from a current or past teacher of the applicant. (Up to three letters of recommendation may be included with the application).
A 1000-word essay that answers the following question:

Our nation is currently facing unprecedented challenges in the form of a worldwide economic recession, political and military security threats, and daunting domestic issues such as basic medical care. In order for America to remain a superpower, we will need the help of young leaders. In your opinion, what is the most significant leadership quality needed in times like these, and why is that particular quality so important?

All applications must be postmarked no later than 2 April 2012 to be considered for the 2012-2013 academic year. Send all applications to the following address:

Lance Sijan Chapter 125
Attention: Scholarship Selection Committee
P.O. Box 15007
Colorado Springs, CO 80935-5007

Each scholarship recipient will be notified of his/her selection no later than 4 May 2012. We will present the recipients their scholarships at an appropriate Sijan Chapter event — exact date and location will be announced in further communication posted on the http://www.afasijan.com/ website. For additional information, please contact Scholarship Chairman:

Linda Aldrich
Phone: 719-694-8719 (h) 303-551-3039 (c)
Email: lsaletters@comcast.net

2011 Scholarship Winners

This year the Lance P. Sijan Chapter of the Air Force Association selected 15 students for scholarship awards. Awards ranged from $1500.00 to $750.00 per winner and were awarded at a very nice Awards Reception held at the Hyatt Summerville Suites hotel on 9 June 11. The students were brought up to the front, Roy told the audience a little about each of them and the scholarship checks were given to the winners or their parents as some students were not able to attend due to study abroad, or other summer programs. Selections were made based on academic excellence, demonstrated successful leadership and leadership potential, community service, and a written composition. The Scholarship Selection Committee, comprised of chapter aerospace industry leaders, Roy Griggs, Linda Aldridge, and Dave Schiller scored the applications and selected the scholarship recipients. Our winners for this year are listed below.

HIGH SCHOOL WINNERS

NICOLE ROSA
JEFFREY BROWN
JOSHUA PARKER
JOSHUA CECILIANI
MATTHEW KLOENNE
BRENNAN THARALDSON
JORDON HUSS
IAN HODSON
CHRISTOPHER PIERSON

COLLEGE WINNERS

KARA KITCHENS
KAYLA JAHNER
PETER VOZZOLA
GRACE ZIEGLER
WHITNEY RICHARD
PORTER HOSKINS

I'd like to remind everyone that we will have scholarships to award next year to AFA members families and don‟t forget, this year‟s winners will still be eligible to compete next year, so keep your grades up, continue to stay involved in community or college activities and keep pursuing the excellence you have already demonstrated. I‟d like to say thank you to the AFA Sijan Chapter Membership and especially Joe Kahoe and Sharon White for raising the scholarship money through the IMAGE Golf tournament for such a wonderful program. Also, to Kevin and Debbie Estrem, Linda Aldridge, Dave Schiller, Christine Tharaldson for planning, organizing and executing the scholarship program and reception. Lastly, thank you to all the parents for supporting our membership program. It has been my pleasure being the Vice President of the Aerospace Education Program and the Chairman of the Scholarship and Teacher of the Year awards program.

2010 Scholarship Winners

The Lance P. Sijan Chapter of the Air Force Association held a scholarship reception on Tuesday, 29 July 2010, at the Hyatt Summerfield Suite to honor the eight recipients who received a $1000 scholarship. Chapter President Kevin Estrem made short opening comments, and Dave Shiller handed out the coveted checks to the families and students who were able to attend. Students receiving scholarships for this academic year are:

Whitney Richards; Daughter of James and Susan Richards. She is attending Trinity College in San Antonio.
Hilary L. High; Daughter of Douglas and Kimberly High. She is attending Colorado State University.
Kayla Rae Jahner; Daughter of Michael and Candice Jahner. She is attending Bismark State College.
Ariane Peveto; Daugher of Dr. Ronald and Patricia Paveto. She is attending University of Colorado, Colorado Springs.
Jacqueline Peveto; Daugher of Dr. Ronald and Patricia Paveto. She is attending University of Colorado, Colorado Springs.
Kathleen A. Larkin; Daughter of Thomas and Colleen Larkin. She is attending Harding University.
Heather Vozzola; Daughter of Robert and Diane Vozolla. She is attending University of Evansville.
Rachel F. Reynolds; Daughter of David and Beth Reynolds. She is attending University of Colorado, Colorado Springs.

Kayla Jahner with her mother and father Michael and Candice Jahner, receiving a Scholarship Check and Citation from Liz Anderson (far left) and Dave Shiller (far right).

Heather Vozolla with her father, Robert Vozzola receiving a scholarship check at the Reception held 29 July at Hyatt Summerfield Suites in Colorado Springs along with Liz Anderson and Dave Shiller.

2009 Scholarship Winners

The Lance P. Sijan Chapter completed its 2009 college scholarship drive recently by choosing 13 extraordinary young people who will each receive a certificate and check for $1000 from the Chapter. Under the leadership of Phil Hamann, VP for Aerospace Education, this year’s competition focused not only on academic achievement but on the ‘whole person concept’. The selection criteria included academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, community service and writing skills. This year’s Chapter Scholarship Selection Committee included our Chapter leadership and representatives of local businesses. This year’s scholarship recipients included ten women and three men, with an average overall GPA of 3.7 and an average ACT score of 27.7 (the top 9% nationally). The high school recipients graduated from six different area high schools. Our Chapter supports students in six different states, including Colorado.

This year’s Chapter scholarship recipients are:

Alexander F. Bragado; son of Steven and Karen Bragado. Alex will be attending CSU majoring in engineering.
Cassi Estrem; daughter of Kevin and Debbie Estrem is attending CU-Boulder majoring in molecular, cellular, developmental biology with a minor in biochemistry.
Kayla R. Jahner; daughter of Michael and Candice Jahner. Kayla will be attending UCCS majoring in mathematics with a concentration in education.
Andrew D. Kugler; son of Dave and Dawn Kugler. Andrew will be attending the University of North Dakota majoring in commercial aviation.
Kathleen A. Larkin; daughter of Tom and Colleen Larkin. Kathleen is currently attending Harding University majoring in history with a political science and English minors
Melissa A. Peltzer; Mike and Mary Peltzer. Melissa is currently attending CSU majoring in art with a business minor
Rachel F. Reynolds; daughter of Dave and Beth Reynolds. Rachel will be attending either University of Northern Colorado or UCCS majoring in elementary education. Rachel is also the sister of Rebekah (another scholarship winner).
Rebekah G. Reynolds; daughter of Dave and Beth Reynolds (Rachel’s sister). Rebekah is currently attending CSU majoring in chemical engineering.
Whitney C. Richards; daughter of James and Susan Richards. Whitney is currently attending Trinity Univ.
Michelle D. Rosas; daughter of Michael and Barbara Rosas. Michelle will be attending the University of Minnesota majoring in business and accounting.
Heather A. Vozzola; daughter of Robert and Diane Vozzola. Whitney has not yet selected a university but she will be majoring in pre-med with an emphasis in neurology.
Christopher M. Westphal; son of Robert and Phyllis Westphal. Chris will be attending CSU majoring in mechanical engineering and musical performance.
Virginia L. Woodfork; daughter of Keith and Martha Woodfork. Virginia is currently attending Denver University majoring in law.

Our Chapter’s scholarship program continues to attract very talented young people in terms of academics, community service, athletics, music and leadership. Congratulations to this year’s scholarship recipients and to the Chapter membership that supports this vital, core element of our mission.

* Not all Scholarship Winners for 2009 are pictured.

Alex Bragado with his mother, Karen Bragado receiving a Scholarship Check and Citation from Tom Cavalli at the July Chapter Meeting.

Cassi Estrem with her parents, Debbie and Kevin Estrem receiving a Scholarship Check and Citation from Tom Cavalli at the July Chapter Meeting.

Kayla Jahner with her mother, Candice Jahner receiving a Scholarship Check and Citation from Tom Cavalli at the July Chapter Meeting.

Kathleen Larkin with her mother, Coleen Larkin receiving a Scholarship Check and Citation from Tom Cavalli at the July Chapter Meeting.

Whitney Richards with her parents, James and Susan Richards receiving a Scholarship Check and Citation from Tom Cavalli at the July Chapter Meeting.

Michelle Rosas with her parents, Barbara and Michael Rosas receiving a Scholarship Check and Citation from Tom Cavalli at the July Chapter Meeting.

Virginia Woodfork with her father, Keith Woodfork receiving a Scholarship Check and Citation from Tom Cavalli at the July Chapter Meeting.

Heather Vozzola with her parents, Diane and Robert Vozzola receiving a Scholarship Check and Citation from Tom Cavalli at the July Chapter Meeting.