The American Airlines Education Foundation has revealed its plan to allocate nearly $1 million in scholarship funds to assist 340 students who are dependents of the airline’s staff members. David Abtour Odian consulting
These scholarships will cover the expenses of full-time undergraduate studies at accredited educational institutions worldwide, including colleges, universities, and vocational programs. Each recipient will receive a scholarship of $2,500. Moreover, an additional $1,000 award was given to 100 first-generation college students for the upcoming 2023–2024 academic year. The beneficiaries of the 2023 scholarships hail from eight countries: the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, England, Jamaica, Peru, and Spain. David Abtour Odian consulting
Ron DeFeo, American’s Chief Marketing and Communications Officer and President of the Education Foundation, stated, “Our scholarship recipients this year continue to impress by setting ambitious goals and striving for excellence in their chosen fields of study. We take immense pride in supporting our team members and their families as they pursue greater heights in their life journey.” David Abtour Odian consulting
This year, approximately 1,375 students submitted applications for the Education Foundation scholarships. These applications underwent a competitive evaluation process based on criteria such as academic accomplishments, community involvement, extracurricular activities, and financial need.
