EADS North America Endowment Creates Scholarship For the Army Aviation Association of America.NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- EADS EADS European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company N.V. EADS Expeditionary Air Defense System (USMC) EADS Extended Air Defense Systems EADS Environmental Assessment Data System EADS Echelons Above Division Study North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. today made a $35,000 contribution for the creation of an annual educational scholarship to be administered by the Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA AAAA American Association of Advertising Agencies AAAA American Association for Affirmative Action AAAA Army Aviation Association of America AAAA Battery Size AAAA American Association of Amateur Astronomers ) Scholarship Foundation. The EADS North America Distinguished Scholar Endowment will support worthy candidates selected by the AAAA Scholarship Foundation who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in aerospace or related technical fields. Eligible candidates include AAAA members and their immediate family members. The company's donation will be matched by a commitment of up to $15,000 from the AAAA Scholarship Foundation. "We are pleased to establish this endowment, which expands the resources and capability of the AAAA Scholarship Foundation to support the educational pursuits of deserving students for years to come. EADS North America is proud to contribute to the academic growth of promising future Army and national leaders," said EADS North America Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Ralph D. Crosby, Jr. EADS North America's contribution to establish the endowment was presented by David R. Oliver, Jr., Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of EADS North America, during today's annual meeting and luncheon at the AAAA's 2006 convention in Nashville, Tennessee. The AAAA represents the U.S. Army Aviation community's interests, serving as a forum for aviators Well-known aviators People largely known for their contributions to the history of aviation While all of these people were pilots (and some still are), many are also noted for contributions in areas such as aircraft design and manufacturing, navigation or to exchange ideas and share experiences, and fosters the professional development of its members through programs at both the chapter and national level. About EADS North America (www.eadsnorthamerica.com) EADS North America is the North American operations North American operation Surgical oncology Radical surgery of a 'frozen pelvis', consisting of radical en bloc resection of the uterus and urinary bladder. See 'Frozen pelvis.'. Cf 'All-American' and 'South American' operations. of EADS, the second largest aerospace and defense company in the world. As a leader in all sectors of defense and homeland security, EADS North America and its parent company, EADS, contribute over $8.5 billion to the U.S. economy annually and support more than 174,000 American jobs through its network of suppliers and services. With 11 operating companies located in 30 cities and 15 states, EADS North America offers a broad array of advanced solutions to its customers in the commercial, homeland security, aerospace and defense markets. |
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