Alpha Phi Alpha Youth STEM Scholarship Program named in honor of Brigadier General Charles McGee with the aim of increasing STEM pipeline is “living monument” for the famed Tuskegee Airman

The aim of the Alpha Phi Alpha Brigadier General Charles McGee Youth STEM Scholarship is to increase the STEM pipeline for historically underserved and underrepresented American youth while continuing the legacy of the legendary fighter pilot and famed Tuskegee Airman who gave us the mantra, “perceive, prepare, perform and persevere.” In the past, the 501(C)(3) supported the AlphaEast ALC Youth Leadership Development Institute, KID Museum summer camp scholarships and HBCU STEM scholarships.

The LDI partnership enables high school students to develop leadership skills in a university atmosphere and engage with professionals about STEM careers and possibilities. The two year KID Museum STEM scholarship partnership allowed us to facilitate need-based scholarships to historically underserved and underrepresented students in grades 4-9 to attend STEM summer camps.  

The HBCU STEM scholarship is a need-based scholarship awarded to historically underserved and underrepresented high school and college students who pursue STEM degrees at any of our Nation’s 100 HBCUs.  Applicants please follow the link here for the online application, which is open from May 15 to July 15.

Brigadier General Charles McGee, an American hero and national treasure, entered eternal rest on January 16, 2022, at age 102.  During his amazing life, he flew 409 aerial fighter combat missions in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He holds the record for the highest three-war total of fighter combat missions of any pilot in U.S. Air Force history. He is enshrined in the National Aviation Hall of Fame. His military service began as one of the Tuskegee Airmen in the 332nd, famed pioneers who fought racial prejudices to fly and fight for their country in World War II. General McGee was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. for 81 years and was active in the Montgomery County (MD) Chapter for nearly 30 years, where he mentored three generations of Alpha men, and inspired thousands of STEM students and millions of Americans. 

To learn about the extraordinary life of General Charles McGee, click the YouTube link http://mcgeebhm.iul1906.org and watch our 1 hour virtual Brigadier General Charles McGee Black History tribute.

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