Thursday 24 January 2019

7 Attractive Scholarships in Aviation




Any degree in aviation comes with a fairly substantial tab to cover fees and flight costs.  Scholarships and grants can help defer these costs.  The aviation scholarships listed here are only a small example of what’s out there, they will start you finding scholarships and funding your aviation education. 
Applicants must have demonstrated involvement in aviation-related activities, such as but not limited to, flight training, aviation clubs, employment in an aviation-related field, and have a membership in organizations such as EAA, AOPA, etc.  An internship at an aviation company is highly encouraged.
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Dean Humphrey Scholarship   
The Wichita Aero Club is creating a scholarship for college or postgraduate students in honor of former Cessna Public Relations Chief Dean Humphrey.  Applicants shall be pursuing an associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree and must be a resident of the United States or authorized to work in the United States.
https://wichitacf.org/scholarships/available-scholarships

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GAMA Scholarship Award
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) is now taking applications for its Edward W. Stimpson "Aviation Excellence” Scholarship Award" which comes with a $2,000 cash prize. 
The scholarship goes to a graduating high school senior who will be enrolled in an aviation degree core program at a university or college of his or her choice.  Applicants are judged on the basis of their academic skills, extracurricular activities, and an essay on what general aviation means to the student and how he or she plans to pursue a career in the general aviation industry.
https://gama.aero/opportunities-in-ga/scholarships/
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Whirly-Girls Scholarship Fund
Whirly-Girls International is a nonprofit, educational and charitable organization dedicated to advancing women in helicopter aviation. The organization offers 16 scholarships for a variety of initiatives and training in general aviation.  Scholarships range from $950 to $14,000.  Applicants must be helicopter pilots with at least a private certificate/license and a Whirly-Girl or female associate member.  The next scholarship season will open in the summer of 2023.
https://whirlygirls.org/apply-for-scholarships/

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ICAS Foundation: With several active scholarships available to future aspiring pilots and performers, the Foundation's goal is to help support these young men and women's education to provide the air show and aviation industry with its future leaders.  Applications to scholarships@icasfoundation.org   
Deadline December 31 of each year for the following scholarships:
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Sean DeRosier Memorial Scholarship
The recipient must be a male or female between the ages of 17 and 31. The recipient must use the scholarship to acquire aerobatic flight training (a private pilot’s license is required) or an A&P license (a private pilot’s license is not required).  Scholarship Amount: $1,500.
https://www.icasfoundation.org.uk/what-we-offer/school-college-universities

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Jan Jones Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship provides a grant to be applied toward aerobatic training.  The recipient must be a female, hold a private pilot's license, and write a short essay on why she wants to learn aerobatics. The recipient must be a female holding a private pilot certificate and must use the scholarship for aerobatic flight training.  Scholarship Amount: $2,000.
https://www.icasfoundation.org.uk/what-we-offer/school-college-universities
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Lovelace-Drake Memorial Scholarship

The scholarship provides continued pilot training in either tailwheel operation or aerobatic flying so the recipient might increase his or her aeronautical knowledge and insight, and in turn, make a contribution of service back to the aviation community. The recipient of the Lovelace-Drake scholarship will receive the Basic Aerobatic course from Grayout Aerosports at the Indianapolis Regional Airport, KMQJ.  Scholarship Amount: $2,000.
https://icasfoundation.org/scholarships/loveland-drake-memorial-scholarship/

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AOPA Scholarships
However, one of the best scholarships in aviation can be found at the AOPA: The aircraft owners and pilots association will award 100 scholarships of $10,000 each! to 80 exceptional aviation-minded high school students ages 15 to 18.
Air Line Pilots Association Scholarship
Children of medically retired, long-term disabled or deceased pilot members of the Air Line Pilots Association are eligible for the Air Line Pilots Association Scholarship Program. The total monetary value is $12,000, with $3,000 disbursed annually to the recipient for four consecutive years provided that a 3.0 GPA is maintained. Application Deadline: 5/1/2023
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MBTA Educational Foundation Scholarships
Amount: $2,000. The MBTA has a separate 501(c) 3 charitable foundation that awards scholarships through the MBTA Educational Foundation. Most of the money raised for the scholarships comes from the Foundation’s annual Super Raffle. Preference may be given to students attending Maine universities or colleges. Application Deadline: 9/15/2023
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National Aviation Explorer Scholarships
Amount: $10,000. The National Aviation Exploring Committee awards individual scholarships annually to aviation explorers pursuing a career in the aviation industry. The intent of these scholarships is to identify and reward those individuals who best exemplify the qualities that lead to success in the aviation industry. Application Deadline: 4/30/2023
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Navigate Your Future Scholarship
Amount: $2,500. The Navigate Your Future Scholarship is offered to a high school graduate continuing his or her education in the aviation industry. Eligible applicants must be enrolled or accepted into an undergraduate aviation-related program at an accredited college or university. Recipients will be notified by the end of July and all other applicants will be notified by mid-August. Application Deadline: 6/24/2023

Last but Not Least:
It's always best to apply early - don’t wait until the last week or day.  Orthography is the unwritten criterion.  Use paperrater.com or any other spelling or grammar check program for your application and double-check every paragraph carefully.

To keep you informed about the latest free college grants check regularly:

https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-type/aviation-scholarships/

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