Scholarship applications from college students who have completed one year of study in aviation or a related field are now being accepted by the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Wings Over Houston Airshow.
For the 2020-2021 academic year, the airshow intends to award up to five scholarships in amounts ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 each.
Applications must be submitted on the airshow’s website by June 15, 2020. Recipients will be notified in September.
“Our scholarship program is designed to assist and reward students who have demonstrated academic potential, leadership, and extracurricular involvement,” said Debby Rihn-Harvey, who heads up the program. “This is one of the many ways we seek to encourage youth to pursue careers that will positively impact the field of aerospace and aviation. The applicant’s academic discipline does not have to be in a technical area, but may include business, management, marketing, or other fields that are directly related to aviation.”
“We’re looking to help high achieving students who share our passion and commitment to aviation,” said Airshow Director Bill Roach. “When you purchase a ticket to Wings Over Houston, which will be held Oct. 10 and 11, you not only see an amazing show, but you also help fund our college scholarships as well as programs for high school students, restoration of historical aircraft, and support of many other local non-profit organizations.”
Tickets are scheduled to go on sale in June over Father’s Day weekend.