Aviation Scholarships

The purpose of this merit scholarship is to promote air safety through aerobatics training. Each recipient of this scholarship will receive a cash payment of $1,500, in the form of a check made payable to the aerobatic school where the recipient will be training. Training must be conducted at a facility approved by the Chapter 78 Scholarship committee and training must be completed within a 12 month period from receiving the grant. A list of approved facilities can be provided to the successful applicant.The successful scholarship applicant must be well-rounded, involved in school and community activities as well as in aviation. The applicant's academic record should demonstrate that they could successfully complete the educational portion of aerobatic training. Flight instructor comment reports or letters of recommendation must indicate that the successful applicant has the basic flying skills and potential to benefit from this type of training.Qualifications: The applicant must be a Junior or Senior in College or other post-secondary schools, hold a private pilot certificate, and have a current FAA medical certificate.

The IAC34 Aerobatic Scholarship will be awarded to help advance the recipient's piloting skills by making payment toward training costs in an approved Beginning Aerobatic Course.The scholarship is funded entirely through an annual raffle held by the club. The Award amount will be not less than $500 and not more than $1000. The applicant will complete and submit an application form. A letter of recommendation and an essay will accompany theapplication. The essay should include some of the following elements: * The applicant's aviation related activities/clubs. * The applicant's interest in aerobatics. * The applicant's past and/or current training in aviation. * A list of any pilot license or aviation awards already received.APPLICATION SUBMISSIONApplication, letter of recommendation and essay should be sent by traceable mail to: IAC34 Scholarship Committee 7628 Plainfield Rd. Cincinnati, Oh 45236

Regeneron STS is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science research competition for high school students. Started in 1942 as the Westinghouse Science Talent Search, Regeneron STS recognizes and empowers our nation’s most promising young scientists who are developing ideas that could solve society’s most urgent challenges. Each year, nearly 2,000 students enter the Regeneron STS, submitting original research in critically important scientific fields of study. Unique among high school competitions, the Regeneron STS focuses on identifying, inspiring, and engaging the nation’s most promising future leaders in STEM. Eligibility: High school seniors living in the United States, and US citizens living abroad, who have completed independent research projects are encouraged to apply online for the chance to win up to $250,000! Deadline: Apply today through November 8 Learn more & apply: https://www.societyforscience.org/regeneron-sts/

Eligibility: Women of any nationality are eligible. Defense-related and post-doctoral research programs are not eligible. Members and employees of Zonta International or the Zonta International Foundation are also not eligible. To apply, you must meet the following requirements: Applicants: Fellowship application Zonta Club Members Login or register. Educational Institutions: Fellowship Poster Fellowship Description Be registered in an accredited Ph.D./doctoral program in a qualifying area of science or engineering closely related to advanced studies in aerospace-related science or aerospace-related engineering. A letter of acceptance or verification of enrollment must be submitted with the application. Demonstrate a superior academic record at a recognized university or college with accredited courses in aerospace-related studies as verified by transcripts and recommendations. Provide evidence of a well-defined research program in aerospace-related science or aerospace-related engineering as described in the application essay, research and publications. Clearly demonstrate the relationship of the research to aerospace and furnish verification of her research program through at least one of the reference letters required with the application [i.e. research supervisor or advisor must be one of the referees]. Applicant must be registered in a Ph.D./doctorate program by the time the Fellowship is awarded. Award: The Fellowship of US$6,000 may be used at any university or college offering accredited post-graduate courses and degrees. Students must be registered in a Ph.D./doctoral program when funds are received. Current fellows may apply to renew the Fellowship for a second year and will undergo the same application and evaluation procedures as first-time applicants.

The WIA Foundation is pleased to provide scholarships to women interested in a career in the aerospace field to pursue higher education degrees in engineering, math or science. One or more awards will be given each year to a rising senior in college, to be applied during the upcoming academic year. To be eligible for the WIA Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must be interested in pursuing a career in the aerospace field and be a rising junior or senior working towards a bachelor’s degree in engineering, math or science. An applicant must have completed at least two and a half academic years of full-time college work at the time of application and must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States or its territories, and plan to be enrolled in the subsequent academic year. Each applicant must have a college grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must be female of any nationality.

The NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Committee is dedicated to promoting education and training as a means for business aviation schedulers and dispatchers to enhance their careers. To support this position, NBAA offers current and aspiring schedulers and dispatchers the opportunity to receive training awards. Scholarship recipients will be announced at the NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference. Schedulers & Dispatchers Training Scholarship awards will be redeemable under the conditions established by NBAA and its donors, and applicants are limited to receiving one award per person every other year; i.e., recipients of the 2014 scholarship are not eligible to apply for the 2015 awards, but they will be eligible to apply again in subsequent years. Scholarship recipients must complete all professional/educational training by March, unless otherwise noted, or risk forfeit of the award. Recipients also are responsible for costs associated with the scholarship, such as travel and lodging expenses, unless otherwise noted. See application for full details and award descriptions. Other Requirements: 18 years old, application, essay, resume and two signed letters of recommendation

Target Candidate: Current or aspiring business aviation professionals Award Designation: Monetary award Award Amount: Funds of up to $3,500 to be used for professional/educational training may be awarded to one recipient annually who embodies a commitment to excellence, as the scholarship's namesake did. Application Deadline: February Notification/Award Period: Announced at annual NBAA Flight Attendants/Flight Technicians Conference U.S. Citizenship/Permanent / Resident Status Required? No Other Requirements: Application, essay, resume, two letters of recommendation

Target Candidate: Current or aspiring business aviation maintenance technicians and military personnel transitioning to business aviation Award Designation: Training awards Award Amount: Various – review the application Application Deadline: Typically March Notification/Award Period: Announced in April U.S. Citizenship/Permanent / Resident Status Required? Yes Other Requirements: Aspiring or current maintenance technicians and military personnel transitioning to business aviation who have utilized their interest or involvement in business aviation to enhance the lives of others

Target Candidate: Aviation professionals and students interested in attending the annual NBAA Leadership Conference for education about flight department management Award Designation: Monetary awards Award Amount: Complimentary Leadership Conference registration, plus $850 to cover related expenses Application Deadline: Typically November Notification/Award Period: Awarded each February U.S. Citizenship/Permanent / Resident Status Required? Yes Other Requirements: Qualified CAM exam candidates (must be eligible to take the CAM exam within two years of the scholarship award date); review CAM requirements (see website)

Target Candidate: Current Certified Aviation Managers (CAMs) seeking to renew their CAM credential, or qualified CAM exam candidates wishing to pursue certification Award Designation: Monetary awards Award Amount: For current CAMs, $300 to cover the cost of renewing the credential; for CAM candidates, $1,225 to cover the cost of the exam application, the CAM Study Guide and the CAM exam registration fee Application Deadline: Typically March Notification/Award Period: Awarded each June U.S. Citizenship/Permanent / Resident Status Required? Yes Other Requirements: Qualified CAM exam candidates must be eligible to take the CAM exam within two years of the scholarship award date; review CAM requirements

Target Candidate: Undergraduate Target Area Within Business Aviation: Students pursuing a career in business aviation management at NBAA/UAA institutions who show an exceptional commitment to customer service Total Scholarship Award: $2,500 for educational costs Application Deadline: Typically August Notification/Award Period: Awarded each academic year U.S. Citizenship/Permanent / Resident Status Required? Yes Candidate Requirements: Full-time undergraduate enrollment or acceptance into an aviation management program at an NBAA/UAA member school; rising sophomore or higher standing; minimum GPA of 3.0

Target Candidate: Undergraduate Target Area Within Business Aviation: Students pursuing a career in business aviation management at NBAA/UAA institutions Total Scholarship Award: $5,000 for educational costs Application Deadline: Typically July Notification/Award Period: Awarded each academic year U.S. Citizenship/Permanent/ Resident Status Required? Yes Candidate Requirements: Full-time undergraduate enrollment or acceptance into an aviation management program at an NBAA/UAA member school; rising sophomore or higher standing; minimum GPA of 3.0