First let me start by sating I am so excited to see the emergence of so many STEM Programs in urban communities accords the country. If we can get our young people interested in careers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) we are in for a bright future! If you are or you know of an organization, fighting the good fight for our youth through STEM here’s a grant they just may qualify for so please do share.
The mission of the US Airways Education Foundation, Inc. is to support educational initiatives in communities the airline serves by promoting employee engagement and funding college scholarships to dependents of airline employees and community education grants to nonprofit organizations. The US Airways Education Foundation, Inc. was incorporated in 1990 in Phoenix, Arizona. Funding sources include contributions from US Airways employees, fundraising events and private donations.
The US Airways Education Foundation does not employ staff. Its Board of Directors includes community business and education leaders and US Airways employees who all volunteer their services. The US Airways Education Foundation tax identification number is 86-0670438. Since its inception, the Education Foundation has donated over $2.2 million to educational programs and scholarships across the airline’s route system. Last year, the Education Foundation distributed 98 college scholarships totaling $248,000 and 30 grants totaling $101,500. The amount of annual funding is subject to change from year to year and is solely dependent on those funds raised through employee and private contributions and other community efforts.
The US Airways Education Foundation, Inc. will provide grants of $10,000 for nonprofit organizations with educational programs located in and providing services within the major metropolitan area of the airline’s hub cities of Charlotte (Mecklenburg County), Philadelphia (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties, Camden County, NJ and New Castle County, DE), Phoenix (Maricopa County) and Washington, D.C. (Arlington, Alexandria, District of Columbia, and Montgomery Counties) that meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Educational programs that focus on learning and academic achievement for economically disadvantaged children age 18 and younger.
- At least 75% of the population served by the program must qualify for free and reduced price meals.
- Educational programs that focus on learning and academic achievement for developmentally disabled children age 18 and younger.
- At least 75%ofthepopulationservedbytheprogrammustqualifyforspecial needs education as defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
- Programs that increase student interest and academic achievement in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) for children age 18 and younger.
- Innovative,evidence-basedprogramsdesignedtoincreasetheparticipationand academic achievement of students in STEM.
At least one criterion must be met and justified in the grant application; however, meeting more than one criterion will be taken into consideration when reviewing the grant application.
The following guidelines will be used in evaluating the grant application:
- Quality and need of program.
- Design of program and correlation to grant criteria.
- Measurement and evaluation of program.
- Financial operation of organization and program.
Application Process
All applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on July 1, 2013 via www.usairways.com/corporategiving. Review the Education Foundation section for additional information and click “Request Funding” to begin.
Dear Sir / Ma’am ,
I am Naven Bassker Arumugam from the country of Srilanka penning this letter eagerly anticipating your valuable aid for my survival .
As you are cognizant of the ethnic conflict took place in srilanka for last 30 years which ended in 2009 where innocent tamils like me lost all our assets & wealth .
Currently I am employed in modest capacity which can support me & my family monthly . I don’t possess any assets or wealth in any form .
I am humbly requesting an amount of 10,000 $ to educate ourselves to reach our aspirations & goals . I see education is our last & sole hope for future , Hence please assist us as this is my final option with no others to assist us.
Eagerly anticipating your valuable assistance .
My bank details ,
Bank : HSBC ,
123 , Baudhaloka Mw , Colombo 4 , Srilanka
Bank Code : 7092
Swift Code : HSBCLXLX
A/C No : 007 – 288665 – 040
Name : N .B . Arumugam ,
Regards ,
Yours Sincerely ,
Naven Bassker. Arumugam
Tel : 0094 76 6072086
Address : 102c , Hokandare South , Hokandare , Srilanka .