Scholarship Description
NATF – the research and educational arm of the National Air Transportation Association – established the Pioneers of Flight Scholarship Program in 1989 to offer financial assistance and encouragement to young people in the pursuit of academic excellence. By making scholarship grants available, NATF’s ultimate goal is to foster and promote careers in the general aviation industry.The program is administered by the University Aviation Association (UAA), a professional organization representing all non-technical levels in collegiate aviation education. UAA will screen all scholarship applications, make the initial selections and provide a list of candidates to NATF without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, disability or national origin.The Pioneers of Flight Scholarship Program is monitored by NATF, who will make the final selection from the list of semifinalists provided by UAA. The scholarship awards will be announced each year during NATA’s annual spring convention.EligibilityApplicants to the Pioneers of Flight Scholarship Program shall: * Be college students in their sophomore or junior year at the time of application who are pursuing full-time study at an accredited four-year college or university. * Demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in general aviation.AwardsPioneers of Flight scholarships are in the amount of $1,000 for one year of full-time study. Two awards will be granted each year. Awards are given for undergraduate study only. Scholarship recipients may be offered internship opportunities.ApplicationInterested students must complete the application and submit it along with a complete transcript of grades, a letter of recommendation, an essay on general aviation and a paper indicating career goals in general aviation postmarked no later than the last Friday in December.Applicants are responsible for gathering and submitting all necessary information. Applications are evaluated on the information supplied; therefore, it is important to answer all questions as completely as possible.
Year of Need: College Junior, College Senior,
Type:
Num Awards: 2
Min Award: 1000
Max Award: 1000
Deadline: 2024-07-03
Website: http://www.nata.aero/
Sponsoring Organization
National Air Transportation Association
4226 King St.
Alexandria, VA 22302
Contact Person:
Phone: 703-845-9000 / Toll Free: 800-808-6282
Fax: 703-845-8176
Email:
