Eisenhower School Scholarship in Memoriam of
Major General Joseph D. Brown IV | February 8, 1959 – April 19, 2013
&
Mrs. Sue Stanger Brown | September 14, 1960 – April 19, 2013
The Association of ICAF-ES Alumni’s mission is to enhance, continue, and extend the total learning experience of alumni, students, and faculty. This scholarship fund honors Eisenhower School’s former Commandant, Major General Brown, and his wife Sue, and their commitment to lifelong learning and was establish after their tragic death in a private plane crash on 19 April 2013 while he was serving as Commandant of ICAF. The scholarship areas of focus are: 1) STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math); 2) Music; and 3) Leadership, and reflect the passion of Major General Brown and Mrs. Brown. These awards are made possible with the donations by the ICAF-ES Alumni Association’s various fundraising efforts, and Ike-Mart student store proceeds as well as your tax-deductible donations.
Eligibility
The Brown Scholarship is open to the spouse, children, and grandchildren of Life Alumni Association members, graduates, and faculty who meet the following criteria:
- High school Senior
- Current college full-time undergraduate students
Evaluation Process
An impartial commitee composed of individuals with scholarship applications, with no prior affiliation to any applicants, will review all valid applicatioins in a blind process. Applicants’ names and identifying information will be removed during the evaluation to ensure fairness.
Scholarship Awards
Scholarships will be awarded as follows:
Children of Life Members
2 Scholarships | $500 each
1 Scholarship | $750
1 Scholarship | $1,250
Grandchildren of Life Members
1 Scholarship | $750
1 Scholarship | $500
How to apply:
Submit your Application packet, postmarked by April 30, 2026.
Only mailed submissions will be accepted. Mail requested materials to The Association of ICAF-ES Alumni, ATTN: Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 5671, Springfield, VA, 22150. Incomplete or late submissions will not be accepted.