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RED RIVER VALLEY FIGHTER PILOTS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS (RIVER RATS)

          (RIVER RATS) 
    Red River Valley Association
    12123 Shelbyville Rd.
    Suite 100-179
    Louisville, KY  40243-1079
    www.River-Rats.org

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    Scholarships available for:  immediate dependents, including spouse,
    of any aircrew member of the US Armed Forces who is listed in KIA or
    MIA status from any combat situation involving our military since the
    Vietnam Era.  In addition, immediate dependents of military aircrew
    members killed while performing military aircrew duties on a non-combat
    mission and those of current members and deceased River Rats who were
    in good standing at the time of their death are now eligible for
    scholarship assistance.  Also, any student majoring in the fields of
    aviation or space is eligible to apply for consideration (kinship not
    required).  

    Selection based on financial need, demonstrated academic achievement, 
    college entrance examinations, and accomplishments in school, church, 
    civic, and social activities.  Funds are released to college of choice 
    to satisfy tuition, fees, books, room and board.  Award amount will be 
    determined by the student's demonstrated need, available funding, and 
    priorities established by the RRVA and administered by the Scholarship 
    Committee.  INELIGIBLE APPLICANTS SHOULD NOT APPLY.  Application 
    available on website or by contacting address above in sufficient time 
    to meet submission deadline.

    Deadline:  Completed application must be received by May 15.