336 students in 10 countries received a scholarship from the American Airlines Education Foundation. 103 scholarship winners are first-generation college students.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS – The American Airlines Education Foundation is dedicated to supporting the educational aspirations of dependents of the airline’s team members. This year, the Education Foundation provided nearly $1 million in financial assistance to 336 students as part of its ongoing efforts to invest in future leaders.
The annual scholarship program awards $2,500 to eligible full-time undergraduate students at any accredited college, university or vocational program around the world. Additionally, 103 first-generation college students received an additional $1,000 to support their unique academic journey.
For the 2024-2025 school year, the 336 students receiving scholarships represented 10 countries, highlighting the diverse international reach of our global community. Recipients hail from the United States, the Bahamas, Canada, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico, the Netherlands, Peru and the United Kingdom.
Applicants are evaluated on their academic achievement, community service, extracurricular activities and financial need. Nearly 1,400 students submitted applications to the competitive scholarship program.
Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year will be accepted beginning in January.
Every year, the American Airlines Education Foundation is proud to care for our team members by awarding $2,500 scholarships to their children. First-generation college students can receive an additional one-time award of $1,000. 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 2023, the Education Foundation awarded nearly $1 million in scholarships to 430 students.
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