CMSAF Scholarship Program

The Chief Master Sergeants of the Air Force Scholarship Program (formerly the CMSAF Richard D. Kisling Scholarships) was created in 1987 upon the death of the third CMSAF "Dick" Kisling. In 1997, following the passing of Chief Master Sergeants of the Air Force (Retired) Andrews and Harlow, the program was renamed.

Recipients are selected from among Air Force (AFAD, ANG, AFRC) enlisted members (active duty or retired status) dependent youth meeting the eligibility criteria and participating in the Airmen Memorial Foundation Scholarship Program.

The CMSAF Scholarships are granted in varying amounts. Funding is provided from contributions by individual Airmen, officer and enlisted, donated CMSAF (Retired) speaking honorariums, and in particular, Senior NCO Academy, NCO Academies, Airman Leadership Schools, First Term Airmen Center classes, Air Force Sergeants Association Chapters, Chiefs and Top Three Groups, and a wide variety of other Air Force enlisted activities.

One unique aspect of the CMSAF Scholarship Program is the opportunity for an applicant to submit additional information he/she believes should be taken into consideration by the selection committee. Examples are: student disabilities, parent POW/MIA/KIA, extreme financial hardship, parent disabled and unemployed, or other similar extenuating circumstances. Applicants simply complete the "Additional Information" form included in the application.

The fund is governed by a committee appointed by the incumbent Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force. CMSAF (Retired) Sam Parish serves as the CMSAF Scholarship Fund Committee Chairman. Since 1988, the CMSAF fund has awarded over $237,000 in scholarships.

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