Arna Yarbrough, AREA Scholarships Director

12 Children of Exchange Associates Awarded $40,000 in AREA scholarships

By Arna Yarbrough, AREA Scholarships Director / June 5, 2025 /

Established in 1985 through the philanthropic efforts of its retirees and active associates, the program has provided significant financial assistance, exceeding $1,027,000, to more than 430 graduating seniors.

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Reminder: National AREA $40,000 in Scholarships Cutoff is Quickly Approaching

By Arna Yarbrough, AREA Scholarships Director / March 13, 2025 /

The application process opened Jan. 1; submission deadline is noon March 21, 2025.

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Retirees Association Plans to Award $40,000 in Scholarships

By Arna Yarbrough, AREA Scholarships Director / January 27, 2025 /

The application process opened Jan. 1; submission deadline is noon on March 21, 2025.

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AREA Scholarships: What They Do and How You Can Support Them

By Arna Yarbrough, AREA Scholarships Director / November 14, 2024 /

The AAFES Retired Exchange Association (AREA) Scholarship initiative supports the children of Exchange associates and military personnel, providing much-needed financial assistance as education costs continue to rise. Here’s how you can contribute.

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It’s Time to Apply for 2024 National AREA Scholarships

By Arna Yarbrough, AREA Scholarships Director / January 4, 2024 /

National AREA is once again offering scholarships to the children of Exchange associates and military personnel assigned to the Exchange and plans to award $40,000 in scholarships for the fifth year in a row

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