More than $135,000 in financial aid opportunities for flight training, college aviation studies, and residence camps are now open for applications through the Experimental Aircraft Association’s scholarship programs. EAA scholarships are supported by aviation-minded donors who are helping to build the next generation of flight, noted EAA officials. The awards vary from $500 grants to […]
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JSfirm.com scholarships awarded
Three students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University have been awarded the first JSfirm.com scholarships. JSfirm.com, an aviation-only job website, established the scholarships because of the need in the industry for more aviation professionals, especially pilots and mechanics, according to company officials. “ The scholarships were developed to target three high-demand aviation-related programs: Aviation Maintenance Science, Aerospace Engineering and […]
NBAA offers scholarship for aspiring business aviation professionals
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) will soon offer a new scholarship to support the development of aspiring business aviation professionals. The Fred and Diane Fitts Aviation Scholarship will include funds of up to $2,500 to assist four individuals seeking careers as business aviation schedulers, dispatchers, maintenance professionals, pilots or flight attendants, according to company […]
American Aero FTW donates to Navy SEAL Foundation scholarship
FORT WORTH, Texas – American Aero FTW, an FBO at Meacham International Airport in Fort Worth, Texas, has helped launch a new scholarship program for Navy SEALs. The company made a $22,000 donation to support pilot training for former SEALs. The Navy SEAL Foundation provides support to the Naval Special Warfare community and its families. […]
Clay Lacy Aviation awards scholarships
SANTA ANA, California — Clay Lacy Aviation recently awarded flight training scholarships to two Orange Coast College aviation science students during a ceremony at John Wayne Airport. Orange County Supervisor Michelle Steel attended the event to recognize scholarship winners Lex Lizotta and Soraya Eftekhari. “It is inspiring to see local students with a strong passion for flight,” […]
Deadline approaching for scholarship application
Last year, Frederick, Maryland-based aviation insurance broker, Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR), helped one lucky recipient get her aviation career back on track and work towards more ratings. Once again, a $500 aviation scholarship is being offered for student pilots and pilots to help further their training. The Get into the Air scholarship can be used […]
Financing your flight training
Most of us who fly came to the decision organically. Nobody forced us to fly. We wanted to. We yearned for the opportunity. We flew in our dreams and looked up to the heavens whenever the sound of an engine passed overhead. The decision was ours and we pursued it, each in our own way. […]
Aerosim Flight Academy introduces several new scholarship programs
SANFORD, Florida – Aerosim Flight Academy has introduced several new scholarship programs to offer financial assistance to individuals passionate about a career in aviation. Fall Scholarship Program – $10,000 Start dates of Oct. 13, Nov. 10 and Dec. 8, 2016. Qualified recipients may receive scholarship funds toward tuition for the Airline Pilot Track and are awarded […]
WAI scholarships for 2017 expected to top $600,000
Applications are now being taken for Women in Aviation’s scholarships for 2017. As of early July, the association is offering 98 scholarships valued at $499,000. Scholarships are available for nearly every interest in aviation and aerospace and include academic scholarships, flight training scholarships, aviation maintenance centered scholarships, advanced flight ratings and type ratings, and a […]