July 30, 2025
Arlington, Va. — The Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) proudly announces its 2025 scholarship recipients, awarding more than $130,000 to help Airmen, Guardians, and their Families pursue higher education. This year’s awards, made possible through the generosity of individual donors and partner organizations, support a wide range of academic goals, from undergraduate degrees and graduate programs to pilot training and professional certifications.
“These scholarships reflect AFA’s unwavering commitment to those men and women who have served our nation and their loved ones,” said AFA President & CEO Lt. Gen. Burt Field, USAF (Ret.). “We’re honored to invest in their future and help them reach new heights in education and leadership.”
2025 Scholarship Recipients:
Dr. Sydell Perlmutter Gold Memorial Scholarship:
Provides a renewable $5,000 annual scholarship (for a total possible award of $20,000) to the daughter of Active, Guard, or Reserve Air Force members pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
Destin Flight Works Pilot Training Scholarship:
Funded by Vertol Systems Company, Inc., this program provides one AFA member per year up to $10,000 toward pilot training courses, instructor fees, and aircraft rental, leading to a private pilot’s license at the Destin Flight Works school in Destin, Fla.
Colonel Aaron Burgstein Memorial Scholarship:
Provides $1,000 annually to minor dependents of Active, Guard, Reserve, veteran, or retired members of any service branch pursuing a degree at an accredited college or university.
For the full list of winners, click here.
Learn more about AFA’s scholarship programs at https://www.afa.org/scholarships/.
About Air & Space Forces Association
The Air & Space Forces Association is an independent, non-profit 501(c)3 association dedicated to advocating for investment and support for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force, and for supporting Airmen, Guardians, and their Families. Founded in 1946, AFA is the single largest entity of its kind focused on air and space power. With more than 120,000 members and 200 chapters spread around the world, our mission is to promote dominant U.S. Air and Space Forces as the foundation of a strong National Defense; to honor and support Airmen, Guardians, and their Families; and to remember and respect the enduring heritage of the Air and Space Forces.
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