Rules and Eligibility
To enter, write and submit an essay of 500 words or less on the topic: “The High Cost
of Freedom”. Essays exceeding 500 words (excluding title) will be disqualified.
*Essays must be:
• 500 words or less (excluding title)
• Typed in MS Word 12-point Arial or Times New Roman font
• Single-spaced, with double-spacing between paragraphs
• One-inch top and bottom margin, and 1.25 inch left and right margin
• Submitted on CD
*Essay package must include:
• CD containing, essay with participant’s name, date and word count
• Entry form included in this brochure (photocopies accepted). Make sure all information
marked with an asterisk* is provided
• Current College/University acceptance letter for new students or official transcripts for
those students already enrolled
Essays not meeting the above parameters will be disqualified. Submit your entry to your base
Force Support Squadron/Services point of contact by July 1, 2009. Final scholarship awards for
school year 2009-10 will be announced by September 18, 2009. All nominees’ will be advised
of scholarship selection or non-selection. Only one essay per eligible person will be accepted.
Current Air Force Club Members and their family members (e.g. spouse, son, daughter, stepson,
and stepdaughter) who have been accepted by or are enrolled in an accredited college or
university for entry during the fall of 2009 term as a part-time or full-time student are eligible.
Grandchildren who are dependents of the club member are also eligible. Force Support
Squadron/Services commander/directors, deputy commanders, division chiefs, flight chiefs, club
managers, assistant club managers, marketing directors, staffs of MAJCOMs, HQ AFSVA, and
HQ USAF/A1S, and family members of these individuals, are not eligible to participate.
Applicants must provide a copy of their college or university acceptance letter or latest
transcripts. Student enrollment status may involve either undergraduate or graduate curriculum.
*These requirements are strictly enforced. Not meeting these requirements will result in disqualification.
For entry form and to view last year’s entries, please visit our web page at www.afclubs.net