- 336 students from 10 countries received a scholarship from the American Airlines Education Foundation.
- 103 of the scholarship recipients are the first in their families to attend college.
FORT WORTH, Texas, August 9, 2024 /3BL/ – The American Airlines Education Foundation supports the educational ambitions of the airline’s employees’ dependents. This year, the Education Foundation provided nearly $1 million in financial aid to 336 students as part of its ongoing effort to invest in future leaders.
The annual scholarship program awards $2,500 to eligible full-time students at any accredited college, university or professional education program around the world. In addition, 103 first-generation college students received an additional $1,000 to support their unique academic journeys.
“We believe in the transformative power of education and are proud to support our community. We are honored to play a role in shaping a better future through education,” said Brady Byrnes, American’s senior vice president of inflight and premium guest services and president of the Education Foundation. “The Education Foundation reflects our unwavering commitment to our team members and their families.”
In the 2024-2025 school year, the 336 scholarship recipients represented 10 countries, underscoring 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 achievements, volunteerism, extracurricular activities and financial need. Nearly 1,400 students applied for the competitive scholarship program.
Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year will be accepted in January. For more information about the Education Foundation scholarship, visit aa.com/scholarships. For more information about American Airlines’ commitment to the community, visit aa.com/letgoodtakeflight.
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