ROBBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga., -- The Air Force Space Camp (AFSC) is a residential 6-day program that shows youth firsthand what it takes to be an astronaut. Activities include simulated Space Shuttle missions, training simulators, rocket building and launches, scientific experiments, and lectures on the past, present, and future of space exploration. More information is available at www.spacecamp.com.
Scholarship recipients must be able to attend the entire AFSC program. Recipients arrive in Huntsville AL on Sunday, 25 July 2010 and depart on Friday, 30 July 2010.
HQ USAF/A1SA has funded all lodging, meals, and activity fees after arrival at Space Camp at no cost to attendees or their installation. Airline or POV travel costs to Huntsville AL are the responsibility of the attendees or the installation's Youth Programs. Spending money for snacks, souvenirs, etc. are the responsibility of the participants.
The applicant must meet the following requirements:
· A dependent of Active Duty Military assigned to or living on an AF installation, AF Retired Military, AF Civilian Employees, Air National Guard or AF Reserve who have been activated within the last 12 months
· Must have a GPA of 2.8 (must provide documentation)
· Must demonstrate an application of leadership abilities and social maturity through involvement in school and community activities
· Must demonstrate skills and achievements outside of the realm of science and outside the realm of academic pursuits
· Must demonstrate a curiosity and an eagerness to explore many and varied topics
A complete application (typed) consists of an original of the following:
1. Official Nomination Form
2. A resume detailing your academic achievements and extra-curricular activities
3. A recent academic transcript
4. A letter of support from a teacher
5. Youth Programs Verification of Eligibility Form
Submission Instructions: Please read carefully, packages not completed properly will not be accepted.
1. Staple, in order, items 1-5, described above, with one staple in the upper left corner. Please do not bind your application or place it in a folder.
2. Contact your Youth Programs Director, Guard or Reserve representative (if applicable) to set up an interview.
3. After the interview process has been completed, Youth Programs Directors should forward only qualified applicants to your Major Commands for submission.
4. All completed applications must be received by 3 May 10 at
HQ AFSVA/SVPY for consideration.
All Guard and Reserve applications, interviews, and questions should be directed to the following:
Ms. Stacey Young at
stacey.young@us.af.mil or
Ms. Brandi Mullins at
brandi.mullins.ctr@us.af.mil
AFRC/A1SY
550 Allentown Road, Bldg 763
Robins AFB GA 31098