Applicants must be:

• Enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student in a college / university, community college or trade school for the 2025 – 2026 academic year.
• A dependent son or daughter of an active American Airlines Group team member who has been employed for at least one year as of January 8, 2025, and is employed at American at the time we announce the awards.

We consider students for scholarships in separate categories depending on country of residence. An independent selection committee evaluates the applications and selects recipients by:

Academic achievement

• Grade point average
• Class rank
• Academic awards and honors

Community service

• Demonstrated commitment
• Service on a regular basis

Activities

• Participation in school and non-school activities (athletics, clubs, yearbook, school newspaper, etc.), awards and honors
• Leadership roles on athletic teams (captain, co-captain, etc.) or in other activities (president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, editor, etc.)
• Employment information including number of hours worked outside the home, position (shift leader, team leader, etc.) and duration of employment

There are optional additional selection criteria for U.S. applicants.

Financial need

Applicant needs to submit a FAFSA to be considered based on financial need.

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• Awards will be $2,500 each and are not renewable.
• Students may reapply each year as long as they continue to meet the eligibility criteria.
• Award funds may only be used for expenses at the following types of institutions: (1) U.S. schools including accredited, nonprofit 2- or 4-year colleges / universities, and trade schools. (2) Non-U.S. schools including post-secondary 2- or 4-year colleges / universities, and trade schools.
• The scholarships will be applied to tuition, fees, books, supplies and equipment required for course load.
• Students may transfer from one institution to another and retain the award.