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CAE SimuFlite Citation Type Rating Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsor CAE SimuFlite Training International (CAE) & University Aviation Association (UAA)
Contact 8092 Memphis Ave., Ste 132 Millington, TN 38053 www.uaa.aero Usual Deadline May Amount(s) Awarded 4 Entry level corporate jet aircraft training scholarships. Description CAE, a worldwide leader in training for the civil aviation, defense and security and health care markets, will award up to FOUR entry level corporate jet aircraft training scholarships in 2021. These scholarships will be awarded to four different students from, or recent graduates of, University Aviation Association member institutions. The aims of the scholarship are to: (1) Provide additional industry-based training opportunities for university aviation students. (2) To broaden the awareness of corporate aviation career paths among university aviation students. The scholarship will include initial training in an entry-level corporate jet (the type of aircraft subject to schedule availability) resulting in a type rating upon successful completion of the course. The applicant is responsible for all travel and housing related costs during the training. Scholarship Criteria Applicants must be candidates for, or have received an aviation-related Baccalaureate Degree from a University Aviation Association member institution. Current students must be graduating by May 2022 or must not have graduated with a Baccalaureate Degree more than two years before the May 2022. Applicants must have a minimum of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale overall cumulative grade point average. Applicants must possess a current 1st class medical, commercial Pilot License with a multi-engine and instrument rating, and a Certified Flight Instructor rating with instrument airplane endorsement. Applicants must have flown a minimum of 50 hours PIC or SIC within the previous 12 months. Applicants must have a minimum of 50 hours of multi-engine time. Applicants must be available for training during June, July, or August 2021 and must pay for their travel to CAE at DFW Airport, Texas, or another CAE facility, as needed. Recipients of this scholarship will be trained together as a crew of two on any entry-level corporate jet. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in corporate or business aviation by writing a 250-word essay on how this scholarship will fit into their plans to enter corporate/business aviation. This essay must demonstrate how the applicant will use the CAE SimuFlite Scholarship to pursue a flight-related career. (Tip: have a friend or professional double-check your essay and application for grammatical errors.)
Chuck Freeland Scholarship for Flight Training
Contact 3570 NE Ralph Powell Rd. Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 www.aea.net Usual Deadline April Amount(s) Awarded $3,500 Description Named in memory of Chuck Freeland, former AEA board member and secretary, this scholarship is available to employees of AEA member companies who plan to pursue a recreational or private pilot certificate. Scholarship Criteria This scholarship is available to employees of AEA member companies who plan to pursue a recreational or private pilot certificate. Write an essay of not more than 200 words explaining “Why you believe having a pilot’s license will benefit you and your employer.”
Eugene S. Kropf Scholarship
Contact 8092 Memphis Ave., Ste 132 Millington, TN 38053 www.uaa.aero Usual Deadline June Amount(s) Awarded $500 Description The University Aviation Association annually awards a $500 scholarship to applicants who are enrolled in an aviation-related curriculum at a UAA member college or university and have achieved sophomore status at the institution. Awards will be made to U.S. Citizens. Scholarship Criteria Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen. Applicant must be enrolled in and plan to continue a college curriculum leading to a two-year, fouryear, or post-graduate degree in the field of aviation. Proof of enrollment must be provided prior to distribution of award. At the time of application, the applicant must be officially enrolled in a UAA member institution in an aviation-related program. Member must have completed 30 or more credit hours (or the equivalent for Sophomore status) at the UAA institution and must include the institution’s UAA number with the application. No exceptions to this criterion. Credits must have been completed and on your transcript at the time of application. Applicant must have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale. The completed application must be accompanied by a 250-word typed, double-spaced paper on “How Can I Improve Aviation Education”. Please be direct and focused on the topic.
Jeppesen Flight Training Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsor Jeppesen Company & Women in Aviation International (WAI)
Contact 3647 S.R. 503 South West Alexandria, OH 45381 www.wai.org or www.jeppesen.com Usual Deadline November Amount(s) Awarded $5,000 Scholarship Criteria Commitment to completing flight training, and two reference letters highlighting the applicant’s character qualities. Applicants who are full-time students enrolled in high school, and accredited flight program, or an accredited college or university with a GPA of 3.0.
Joseph Frasca Excellence in Aviation Scholarship
Contact 8092 Memphis Ave., Ste 132 Millington, TN 38053 www.uaa.aero Usual Deadline June Amount(s) Awarded (2) $2,000 Scholarship Criteria Evidence of excellence in activities, studies, events, organizations, etc., related to aviation. Minimum of a 3.0 overall grade point average. FAA certification/qualifications in either aviation maintenance or flight. Involvement in aviation activities, projects, events, etc.; which will demonstrate an interest and an enthusiasm for aviation. Must be a junior or senior, and currently enrolled in a University Aviation Association (UAA) member institution. Completed application form, essay and letter of reference.
LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsor The LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation
Contact PO Box 268 Marlton, NJ 08053 www.leroywhomerjr.org Usual Deadline January Amount(s) Awarded Varies Description LeRoy Homer Jr. was the first officer for United Airlines on Flight 93 which tragically crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, on September 11, 2001. Scholarship Criteria Young men and women ages 16 to 23 may apply for these scholarships. Instruction will be completed at an approved local Cessna Pilot Training Center. The recipient must successfully complete all required ground training including the FAA written exam prior to commencing any flight training. All fees and expenses associated with the private pilot course instruction will be paid by the Foundation.
Michelle North Scholarship for Safety
Contact 1920 Ballenger Ave., 4th Floor Alexandria, VA www.rotor.org Usual Deadline December Amount(s) Awarded The scholarship pays the registration fee for the recipient to attend a safety management system (SMS) course. Description The Michelle North Scholarship for Safety is awarded to a pilot who has already attained a commercial rating and who demonstrates an outstanding aptitude for safe flying and aviation best practices. The scholarship was founded to encourage a stronger focus on safety education and training in helicopter operations. Scholarship Criteria Applicants must be a pilot who holds an FAA commercial helicopter rating or an international-equivalent rating. Applicants must already be working the in helicopter industry, either in the safety or safety management field.
Paul A. Whelan Aviation Scholarship
Contact 8092 Memphis Ave., Ste 132 Millington, TN 38053 www.uaa.aero Usual Deadline June Amount(s) Awarded $2,000 Description To provide financial support for men and women pursuing a future in aviation and/or space-related fields. The scholarship will provide opportunities to emerging aviation professionals to achieve their academic goals and contribute their talents to the aviation industry. Scholarship Criteria The student must be U.S. Citizen, sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student. Must be enrolled at a University Aviation Association member institution in an aviation or space-related major. Community college and university applicants encouraged. Overall 3.0 GPA in aviation major coursework. Demonstrate a love of aviation. www.uaa.aero 35
Piedmont Airlines Scholarship for Flight Training
Contact 8092 Memphis Ave., Ste 132 Millington, TN 38053 www.uaa.aero Usual Deadline June Amount(s) Awarded $3,000 Description To provide financial support for men and women pursuing a future in aviation. The scholarship will provide opportunities to emerging aviation professionals to achieve their academic goals and contribute their talents to the aviation industry. Scholarship Criteria Applicants must be a U.S. resident, at least 18 years of age at the date of application, enrolled in a University Aviation Association member institution at the time of application, hold a current FAA private pilot certificate, and must be pursuing an instrument, multi-engine, or commercial pilot rating. Must be supported by an official Letter of recommendation from faculty.
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.
Richard L. Taylor Flight Training Scholarship
Contact 818 Connecticut Ave., NW Suite 900 Washington, DC 20006 www.nata.aero Usual Deadline March Amount(s) Awarded $1,500 Scholarship Criteria Be enrolled in an accredited college/university. Be enrolled in a flight program through the college/university with aspirations to become a professional pilot (general or commercial aviation). Have a private pilot’s license - a copy must be included in application packet. Have a GPA of 3.0 or greater. Complete the official application.
Sporty’s Foundation Recreational Pilot Certificate for AEA Technicians
Contact 3570 NE Ralph Powell Rd. Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 www.aea.net Usual Deadline February Amount(s) Awarded $5,000 Description Sponsored by The Sporty’s Foundation, these scholarships are available to avionics technicians or avionics managers of an AEA Repair Station Member to use toward achieving their Recreational Pilot Certificate. Scholarship Criteria Applicant must be: Employed by an AEA Regular Member for no less than one year as an avionics technician or avionics manager; Award money is to be used for achieving RECREATIONAL PILOT CERTIFICATE. The award money is not intended for use in achieving any other rating or certificate; Award money is to be used for flight training costs only; Award recipient must plan to pursue a RECREATIONAL PILOT CERTIFICATE within six months of receiving scholarship; Award money will be sent to repair station manager for disbursement.
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.
