Mike & Gail Donley Spouse Scholarships
Scholarship Description
Michael Donley was the 22nd Secretary of the Air Force, with more than 30 distinguished years of service in the national security community, including service in the Senate, White House and the Pentagon. Secretary Donley was the longest serving Secretary in Air Force history and an outstanding leader. He and Mrs. Gail Donley have been unwavering champions of our airmen, airpower and their families.
The Air Force Association (AFA) has named its spouse scholarship program the Mike & Gail Donley Spouse Scholarship to provide a lasting tribute to the former Secretary of the Air Force and his wife for their exemplary support of the Air Force Family.
The Air Force Spouse Scholarship program is designed to encourage Air and Space Force spouses worldwide to pursue associate, bachelor or graduate/postgraduate degrees.
Eligibility Requirements
1. Must be a spouse of Air Force Active Duty, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, Space Force, or Department of the Air Force Civilian employee to be eligible. Spouses who are themselves Air or Space Force personnel, or in ROTC, are not eligible.
2. Must provide a copy of your most recent official transcripts verifying a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA or higher. The transcript must have your name on it and show that you are enrolled for the minimum number of hours (6 credit hours for undergraduate study and 3 credit hours for graduate study).
3. Must be in a degree program. Certification programs are not eligible. (If you are not currently enrolled, then in addition to an official, original transcript, include a letter from your college or university that confirms your intent to carry the required hours next semester. This must be an original letter on college or university stationery from the admissions office or the registrar.).
4. If you have no prior college or university course work, include proof of acceptance to an accredited college or university. This must be an original letter on college or university stationery from the admissions office or the registrar.
Application Start Date
December 1, 2025
Application End Date
April 30, 2026
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GPA Requirement
3.5
Female Applicant Preference
No
U.S. Military Service
- Active Military
Scholarship Recurrence
- Annual