1. Description
Dr. Sydell Perlmutter Gold Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is made possible by a generous contribution from Dr. Ted Gold in memory of his wife Dr. Sydell Gold. Sydell was a pioneer for women in math and science, earning her Ph.D. in Theoretical Mathematics in 1973 when she was already the mother of three.
Among her many accomplishments, Sydell served on the National Security Council under the Carter and Reagan administrations, was appointed Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Strategic Systems and Arms Control, and established a Women's Business Forum with one company to support women in technical and management jobs. She served on numerous councils and advisory groups, often as the only woman.
To honor her tremendous legacy and help other women follow in her footsteps, AFA's Dr. Sydell Perlmutter Gold Scholarship will be awarded to daughters of Air Force members pursuing a bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Education, or Mathematics (STEM) field. The award will total $20,000 payable in four annual installments of $5,000 each.
Among her many accomplishments, Sydell served on the National Security Council under the Carter and Reagan administrations, was appointed Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Strategic Systems and Arms Control, and established a Women's Business Forum with one company to support women in technical and management jobs. She served on numerous councils and advisory groups, often as the only woman.
To honor her tremendous legacy and help other women follow in her footsteps, AFA's Dr. Sydell Perlmutter Gold Scholarship will be awarded to daughters of Air Force members pursuing a bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Education, or Mathematics (STEM) field. The award will total $20,000 payable in four annual installments of $5,000 each.
2. Eligibility
Qualified applicants must submit a complete online application. Eligible applicants will be:
- Female graduating high school seniors who have excelled in mathematics.
- Accepted into an accredited four-year college or university.
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field.
- Dependents of currently serving, retired, or deceased Air Force members.
- Are first-generation college students.
- Have demonstrated financial need based on most recent submitted FAFSA.
3. Application
1. Completed application and all supporting materials must be submitted through the online system by the deadline listed below:
Deadline: April 30 2021 at 11:59 PM EDT (Midnight)
Deadline: April 30 2021 at 11:59 PM EDT (Midnight)
