Adult scholarships, grants up for grabs Published Nov. 1, 2010 By Staff Reports 100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs RAF MILDENHALL, England -- The RAF Mildenhall Officers' and Civilian Spouses Club is awarding six scholarships totaling $4,000 this year. Six winners will be selected for the following categories: 1st Place Winner will receive the Sandy Dugan Memorial Scholarship of $1,500. Two recipients will receive MOCSC Awards of $1000. Three recipients will receive MOCSC Awards of $500. To be eligible for the scholarships, you must: Have a valid dependent ID card Be a spouse or high school graduate dependent living locally Your sponsor is an active-duty member or civilian employee of RAF MILDENHALL Be seeking a technical, bachelor or graduate degree Applications are available at the RAF Mildenhall Education Office. Completed applications (a 500-word essay is required) must be returned to the Education Office no later than Dec. 2. For more information, contact Lori Outlaw at (01638) 510 381 or by e-mail at mloutlaw@msn.com . College Grants also up for grabs The Air Force Aid Society plans to award up to 3,000 grants to dependents of Air Force members for their college education through the General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program. Applications for these $2,000 need-based grants are now available from the Society's website, www.afas.org. Completed forms must be received by AFAS no later than March 11. The grant program is open to dependent children of active duty, Title 10 Reservists on extended active duty, Title 32 AGR performing full-time active duty, retired, retired reservists and deceased Air Force members. Spouses of active duty members and surviving spouses of deceased personnel are also eligible. All applicants must be enrolled as full-time undergraduates at an accredited college or university during the 2011-2012 academic year, and are required to maintain a minimum 2.0 Grade Point Average. Selection is heavily based on cost of attendance, family income, and is dependent on the number of eligible applicants competing. Final need assessment will be determined by an independent agency. All interested students are encouraged to review full eligibility requirements, procedures and application instructions on the Society's website. Apply now. Don't miss out on a chance for college cash through a program with an average selection rate of better than 50 percent. The Air Force Aid Society, a non-profit organization, is the official charity of the U.S. Air Force and has been providing emergency and education assistance to Air Force families for nearly 70 years. In other news The RAF Airman & Family Readiness Center will be hosting a Thrift Savings Plan class Nov. 10, from 11 a.m. to noon. Investing correctly is vital to being financially prepared for one's future. The longer you wait to start, the more money you are losing. Come learn all about the TSP Program: benefits, contributions and investment fund options. The class is open for military and DoD Civilians. What to know: Call 01638543406 or DSN 238-3406 to reserve a seat. Couples Enrichment Workshop The Airman & Family Readiness Center is hosting a couple enrichment workshop Nov. 5 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the RAF Mildenhall Chapel. To register, contact the A&FRC at 01638 543406 or DSN 238-3406, or by e-mail at Kelly.white@mildenhall.af.mil.