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Flight & Pilot
Richard L. Taylor Flight Training Scholarship Scholarship Sponsor
National Air Transportation Foundation (NATA)
Contact
818 Connecticut Ave., NW., Ste. 900, Washington, DC 20006 www.nata.aero
Usual Deadline
March
Amount(s) Awarded
One (1) Scholarships Awarded, valued at $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 higher. Complete the official application.
RACCA SCHOLARSHIP Scholarship Sponsor
The Regional Air Cargo Carriers Association (RACCA)
Contact 35 Hinckley Rd., Hyannis, MA 0260 www.raccaonline.org/scholarship
Usual Deadline
October
Amount(s) Awarded
Eight (8) Scholarships Awarded, valued at $2,500 each will be made to students pursuing a career in aviation as a Pilot or FAA aircraft Mechanic with Airframe and/or Powerplant ratings
Description
The RACCA Aviation Scholarship is established for the purpose of promoting and assisting aviation as a career choice and to make students aware of the opportunities in the Air Cargo Industry. This scholarship can be used to assist in the payment of tuition, flight training, or to obtain new or additional licenses.
Scholarship Criteria
Applicants for the RACCA Scholarship must: Be a college student currently enrolled in an accredited aviation program. Be a citizen of the United States; Currently carry a Grade Point Average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Candidates will be considered without regard to race, gender, religion, disability, or national origin.
Sheltair and Avfuel: Continuing Education Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsor
Sheltair and Avfuel
Contact
47 W. Ellsworth, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 www.avfuel.com
Usual Deadline
June
Amount(s) Awarded
Six (6) Scholarships Awarded, valued at $5,000 each
Description
The Sheltair and Avfuel: Will provide $30,000 in educational funds annually. Each year, the program will award six $5,000 scholarships across three categories: Two for learning to fly or advanced pilot ratings; Two for aviation technicians; and Two for continuing education. By splitting the scholarship funds across three key categories, Sheltair and Avfuel seek to support advancement throughout a broad scope of educational opportunities within business aviation.
Scholarship Criteria
Applicants must demonstrate an interest in aviation education, particularly for coursework or flight lessons for students pursuing their private pilot certificate, adding a type rating, adding to their certificate with an ATP, completing a bachelor’s degree, working toward a CAM certification, or completing upset recovery training.
Contact
Sheltair and Avfuel: Learning to Fly or Advanced Pilot Ratings Scholarship Sponsor
Sheltair and Avfuel
47 W. Ellsworth, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 www.avfuel.com
Usual Deadline
June
Amount(s) Awarded
Six (6) Scholarships Awarded, valued at $5,000 each
Description
The Sheltair and Avfuel: Will provide $30,000 in educational funds annually. Each year, the program will award six $5,000 scholarships across three categories: Two for learning to fly or advanced pilot ratings; Two for aviation technicians; and Two for continuing education. By splitting the scholarship funds across three key categories, Sheltair and Avfuel seek to support advancement throughout a broad scope of educational opportunities within business aviation.
Funds in the learning to fly or advanced pilot ratings category can be used for coursework or flight lessons for students pursuing their private pilot certificate, adding a type rating (multi-engine, commercial or others), adding to their certificate with an ATP, completing a Bachelor’s Degree, working toward a CAM certification, or completing upset recovery training.
Scholarship Criteria
Applicants must demonstrate an interest in aviation education, particularly for coursework or flight lessons for students pursuing their private pilot certificate, adding a type rating, adding to their certificate with an ATP, completing a Bachelor’s Degree, working toward a CAM certification, or completing upset recovery training.
