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Aviation In General
Air Line Pilots Association Scholarship
Contact 1625 Massachusetts Ave. Washington, DC 20036 www.alpa.org Usual Deadline May Amount(s) Awarded $12,000 with $3,000 disbursed annually to the recipient for four consecutive years. Description One 4-year undergraduate college scholarship is awarded each year. The total monetary value is $12,000 with $3,000 disbursed annually to the recipient for four consecutive years, provided that adequate academic standing is maintained 3.0 GPA. Scholarship Criteria Applicants who have been enrolled in college must submit a copy of all college courses and course grades received to date in addition to the application and required high school performance data.
Conklin - Decker Aviation Management Scholarship
Contact 1200 Eighteenth St. NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036-2527 www.nbaa.org Usual Deadline July Amount(s) Awarded $5,000 for educational costs Description Conklin & Decker, in coordination with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), established the Alan H. Conklin Business Aviation Management Scholarship in 2007 to benefit undergraduates pursuing careers in business aviation management. Scholarship Criteria Full-time undergraduate enrolled or accepted into an aviation management program at an NBAA/UAA member school; rising sophomore or higher standing, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Completed application package; which consists of essay, resume, unofficial transcript and one signed letter of recommendation.
Dale “Potsy” McBurney Aviation Scholarship
Contact 1200 Eighteenth St. NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036-2527 www.nbaa.org Usual Deadline February Amount(s) Awarded Funds of up to $2,500 to be used for professional/educational training. Description The Dale “Potsy” McBurney Aviation Scholarship to benefit business aviation professionals seeking continued professional development opportunities to advance their existing careers. Scholarship Criteria Current or aspiring business aviation professionals. A completed scholarship application consists of an application, current resume, written or multimedia essay, and two signed letters of recommendation.
David Alan Quick Scholarship
Contact 100 N. 20th St., 4th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 www.eaa.org Usual Deadline January Amount(s) Awarded $500 Description Presented by EAA from an endowment established in memory of David Alan Quick, by the Quick Family Scholarship Criteria Applicants must be in their junior or senior year at an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in aerospace or aeronautical engineering. Applicants must be involved in school and community activities as well as aviation and be EAA members or be recommended by an EAA member.
David Mineck Memorial Scholarship
Contact 100 N. 20th St., 4th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 www.eaa.org Usual Deadline January Amount(s) Awarded $500 Description This endowed scholarship, awarded to a student annually to pursue a post-secondary education in the field of aerospace, was created in memory of David William Mineck, by his family, friends and associates. David was a passionate private pilot of both fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters and a longtime member of EAA. Scholarship Criteria Must be an Experimental Aircraft Association member or recommended by EAA member.
Edward W. Stimpson Aviation Excellence Award
Contact 1400 K St NW, Suite 801 Washington, DC 20036 www.gama.aero Usual Deadline April Amount(s) Awarded $2,000 Description As part of the association’s commitment to advancing careers in general aviation, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) awards the Edward W. Stimpson Aviation Excellence Award Scholarship annually to a graduating U.S. high school student. Applicants are assessed on their academic achievements, involvement in extra-curricular activities, and their essay question responses. Details are available on GAMA’s website at www.gama.aero. Scholarship Criteria An applicant must: Be a current student at a U.S. high school, graduating in the spring of the year the scholarship is offered; Be accepted to and enrolling in an institution for an aviation-related degree program (e.g., flight training, aviation management, aerospace engineering, aviation maintenance); Have a 3.0 or better grade point average (on a 4.0 scale). Application must submit: The application form; The essay question response; A current high school transcript; and Letter(s) of recommendation.
Fred and Diane Fitts Aviation Scholarship
Contact 1200 Eighteenth St. NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036-2527 www.nbaa.org Usual Deadline July Amount(s) Awarded (4) Funds of up to $2,500. Scholarship Criteria Full-time undergraduate students accepted to and enrolling into an aviation management program at an NBAA/UAA member school; rising sophomore or higher standing, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Completed application package; which consists of: essay, resume, official transcript and two signed letters of recommendation.
Gene Baker Memorial Scholarship
Contact 3570 NE Ralph Powell Rd. Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 www.aea.net Usual Deadline April Amount(s) Awarded $1,000 Scholarship Criteria Open to all AEA members, their children, grandchildren or dependents. This scholarship may be used for any field of study at an accredited college or university and will be applied toward tuition only. The scholarship is in memory of Gene Baker, the first executive director of the Aircraft Electronics Association.
Harry E. Arcamuzi Aviation Scholarship
Contact 100 N. 20th St., 4th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 www.eaa.org Usual Deadline January Amount(s) Awarded Up to $5,000 annually, non-renewable. Description This scholarship will be awarded to an inner-city student with a high school GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale to pursue a career in the field of aviation following high school. The scholarship may be renewed, based on academic standing, for up to three additional years. The endowed scholarship was made possible by the generosity of the Harry E. Arcamuzi Family. Scholarship Criteria Must be Experimental Aircraft Association member or recommended by EAA member.
H.P. “Bud” Milligan Aviation Scholarship
Contact 100 N. 20th St., 4th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 www.eaa.org Usual Deadline January Amount(s) Awarded Up to $5000 annually, non-renewable. Description This scholarship is available for U.S. undergraduate students who are currently enrolled in an aviation program at a college, technical school, or aviation academy. Students must be recommended by a current Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), Inc. member or be a current, active member of the EAA in order to receive this scholarship. Scholarship Criteria Must be Experimental Aircraft Association member or recommended by EAA member.
Jack Burnham Scholarship
Contact 100 N. 20th St., 4th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 www.eaa.org Usual Deadline January Amount(s) Awarded Up to $5,000 annually, non-renewable. Description The Jack Burnham Scholarship is available for U.S. students who plan to pursue a career in aviation. Students must have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher, and preference will be given to students who live in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Scholarship Criteria Applicants must be Experimental Aircraft Association member or recommended by EAA member. Awarded to a student pursuing training leading to professional aviation occupation. Awards dependent on funding. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Lawrence C. Fortier Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsor Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA)
Contact 225 Reinekers Ln., Suite 400 Alexandria, VA 22314 www.atca.org Usual Deadline May Amount(s) Awarded $2,000-$10,000 Description Students enrolled half- to full-time in a program leading to a bachelor’s degree or higher in an aviation-related course of study. Scholarship Criteria Applicant must be accepted or enrolled in an accredited college or university and planning to continue enrollment the following year. Coursework leads to a bachelor’s degree or advanced degree. Attendance is equal to at least half-time (6 semester hours or the equivalent). Must have a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours still to be completed before graduation. Two letters of recommendation in support of the application for the ATCA Scholarship Program.
Lawrence Ginocchio Scholarship
Contact 1200 Eighteenth St. NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036-2527 www.nbaa.org Usual Deadline July Amount(s) Awarded (5) Awards of $4,500 for educational costs. Description NBAA Charities and the family and friends of Lawrence Ginocchio annually award $4,500 to each of five undergraduate students enrolled at NBAA/University Aviation Association (UAA) member institutions. The Lawrence Ginocchio Aviation Scholarship was created in 2001 by NBAA Charities and the family and friends of the late Lawrence “Larry” Ginocchio to honor his outstanding personal contribution to the business aviation community. Named for a remarkable man whose strength of character inspired a high standard of caring in the aviation community, this scholarship recognizes those individuals who have demonstrated honesty, integrity and selflessness in their dealings with others. These individuals should possess a passion for aviation, as Larry Ginocchio did, and utilize their interest or involvement in business aviation to enhance the lives of others. Scholarship Criteria Full-time undergraduate students enrolled or accepted into an aviation management program at an NBAA/UAA member school; rising sophomore or higher standing, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Candidates should possess a passion for aviation and demonstrate honesty, integrity and selflessness.
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Major William James Head Aviation Scholarship
Contact 4200 Floatplane Dr. Anchorage, AK 99502 USA www.alaskaairmen.org Usual Deadline Varies Amount(s) Awarded $2,500 Description Major Bill J. Head (Ret.) flew both fixed wing and rotary wing during his twenty year career in the U.S. Army. After his retirement from the Army he continued his flying for both fun and, on and off, as a commercial pilot. He passed on a great love of aviation to his two sons, both of whom have pilot certificates. Bill was continually on a quest for knowledge in whatever field caught his fancy at the time, and it is in this vein that his family wishes to help someone follow their quest to fly, whether for fun or for occupation (or maybe both).
Mario DiDomizio “Excellence in Education” Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsor American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)
Contact 601 Madison St., Suite 400 Alexandria, VA 22314 www.aaae.org
Usual Deadline February
Amount(s) Awarded Up to five (5) scholarship awards valued at $2,500. Scholarship Criteria Students are eligible to apply if their parent/guardian is an employee of Hudson Group (across all departments and functions) in North America. The employee must have been employed for at least one year for their child to be eligible. Under this program, “children” are defined as natural or legally adopted children, stepchildren and legal wards supported wholly by the guardian, who is an employee of Hudson Group. Recipients must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time course load at an accredited two- or four-year college/ university or vocational/technical school, in any course of study. All awards are non-renewable, but applicants may reapply each year as long as they continue to meet the eligibility criteria.
Payzer Scholarship
Contact 100 N. 20th St., 4th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 www.eaa.org Usual Deadline February Amount(s) Awarded $5,000 Description Presented by EAA from an endowment from the Payzer Family to an individual accepted or enrolled in an accredited college, university, or post-secondary school with an emphasis on technical information. The scholarship will be awarded to a person who is seeking a major and declares an intention to pursue a professional career in engineering, mathematics, or the physical or biological sciences. Scholarship Criteria Applicants must be a Experimental Aircraft Association member or recommended by EAA member. Awarded to a student pursuing training leading to professional aviation occupation. Award is dependent on funding.
Pioneers of Flight Scholarship
Contact 818 Connecticut Ave., NW Suite 900 Washington, DC 20006 www.nata.aero Usual Deadline November Amount(s) Awarded (2) $1,000 Description The National Air Transportation Foundation (NATF) established the Pioneers of Flight Scholarship Program in 1989 to offer financial assistance and encouragement to young people in the pursuit of academic excellence. By making scholarships available, NATF’s ultimate goal is to foster and promote careers in the general aviation industry. Scholarship Criteria College students, sophomore or junior year; Enrolled in a full-time aviation degree program at an accredited four-year college or university; GPA of 3.0 + on a 4.0 scale; Able to demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in general aviation. Payment of Scholarships The Pioneers of Flight Scholarship checks will be made payable jointly to the recipient and their college/university (and must be endorsed by both). The scholarship checks will be mailed to each recipient’s address stipulated on the scholarship acknowledgement form. Obligations Recipients are required to supply copies of pertinent records and to notify NATF of any changes of address, school enrollment or other relevant information. Except as described here, no obligation is assumed by NATF, members of its scholarship selection committee or the National Air Transportation Association. Tax liability, if any, will be the sole responsibility of the recipient.
Regional Airline Association Scholarship
Contact 1201 15th St. NW, Suite 430 Washington, DC 20005 www.raa.org or cravez@raa.org Usual Deadline June Amount(s) Awarded Three (3) annual scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $4,000 per recipient. Purpose The primary purpose of the Regional Airline Association Scholarship is to assist with the education of individuals who are studying for a career in the airline industry by providing financial support.
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Scholarship Requirements Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered for the scholarship: Applicants must be officially enrolled in an accredited college or university in a program leading to a career in the airline industry at the time of application and award. Applicants will be considered from other programs/majors, if the applicant’s goal of a career in airline management can be demonstrated through work experience or the personal essay; Applicants must possess a minimum cumulative 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale at the time of the application. A transcript reflecting grades through the previous academic year at high school, college or university must accompany the application. Because of the application deadline, applicants may submit transcripts through fall or winter term 2020/2021; A resume outlining the applicants work experience, extracurricular and/ or community activities; A career essay, up to 350 words, describing the applicant’s interests in the airline industry; A faculty recommendation must accompany the application. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States.
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Scholarship Requirements The following criteria are used for the ranking of applicants for the RAA Scholarship: Demonstrated scholastic achievement; Demonstrated work experience, extracurricular or community activities; Strength of faculty recommendation; and Strength of applicant’s career essay (350 words or less).
Vertical Flight Foundation
Contact 217 N. Washington St. Alexandria, VA 22314 www.vtol.org Usual Deadline February Amount(s) Awarded $1,000 up to $6,000 Description Each year, Vertical Flight Foundation (VFF) scholarships are awarded to college students demonstrating an interest in pursuing engineering related careers in vertical flight technology. The Foundation scholarship awards are made possible solely by tax deductible donations that have been established and contribute to an endowment. Scholarship Criteria A student does not need to be a member of the Vertical Flight Society, but we encourage you to explore the many benefits student membership can provide. High school students are not eligible. At the time of application (February 2022) applicants must be enrolled as a full-time student in a relevant engineering degree program at an accredited university. Technical disciplines relevant to complex aeronautics engineering or aviation systems, even if not considered vertical lift engineering, will receive equal consideration. A student can receive an award once an Undergraduate, once a Master’s student, and once a Graduate student. In order to qualify for consideration of the scholarship, an applicant must demonstrate a detailed interest and appreciation on the importance of affordability and how it might be improved within the vertical flight community. Affordability information should be highlighted via an applicant’s narrative and resume.
UAA Janice K. Barden Aviation Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsor National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) & University Aviation Association (UAA)
Contact 1200 Eighteenth St. NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036 www.nbaa.org or www.uaa.aero Usual Deadline January Amount(s) Awarded (5) $1,000 Description Through the UAA Janice K. Barden Aviation Scholarship, NBAA Charities annually awards a minimum of $1,000 to each of five undergraduates studying aviation-related curricula at NBAA and University Aviation Association (UAA) member institutions. This scholarship is named for the late Janice K. Barden, who was active in the aviation community for decade. She served as chair of the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition Local Committee eight times, more than any other person in NBAA history. Scholarships will be awarded for one academic year, and checks will be made payable to the school. Awards will be made to U.S. citizens or permanent residents without regard to sex, race, religion or national origin. Scholarship recipients must use the funds by the end of the academic year or risk forfeit of the award. Scholarship Criteria Full-time undergraduate enrolled in aviation-related curricula at an NBAA/UAA member school. Sophomore or higher standing, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Completed application package, consisting of an essay; resume; official transcript; and letter of recommendation.
