NEW YORK – The Wings Club Foundation has reached a milestone, raising $5 million for its scholarship fund. The money was raised through the foundation’s President’s Societies Membership Program and other contributions, according to officials. The President’s Societies initiative is designed to encourage long-term support and to recognize those who make a significant contribution to […]
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AIR opens applications for scholarships
Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR), an aircraft insurance broker based in Frederick, Maryland, is offering its Get into the Air aviation scholarship for a third year. Previous scholarship winners come from all walks of life, including an aviation museum director and ice skater working towards a private pilot certificate, a student pilot following in the footsteps […]
Association offers scholarships to students and youth aviation organizations
The Aviation Distributors and Manufacturers Association (ADMA) is now accepting scholarship applications for 2018. The is a two-year renewable scholarship worth $3,000, officials note. ADMA has been providing scholarships to students for almost 20 years, granting more than $150,000 in educational assistance. Student applicants are judged on the basis of academic skills, extracurricular activities, letters […]
GAMA now taking scholarship applications
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) is now taking applications for its Edward W. Stimpson “Aviation Excellence” Award, which comes with a $2,000 cash prize. The award is named for the founder and past president of GAMA, Edward W. Stimpson. Given annually, the scholarship goes to a graduating high school senior who will be enrolled […]
Cascade Warbirds offers scholarships
Cascade Warbirds, an organization that promotes the restoration, preservation, operation and public display of historically significant military aircraft, is offering scholarships for private pilot ground school with introductory flights to inspire today’s young people to become the aviation pioneers of tomorrow. Cascade Warbirds has teamed with Galvin Flight Service at Boeing Field in Seattle, to […]
$135,000 in scholarships available
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 […]
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. […]