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. […]
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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 […]
Aviation Education & Career Expo to award $137,000 in scholarships
LEESBURG, Virginia — ProJet Aviation will host the 11th annual Aviation Education & Career Expo on Friday, Oct. 28 at the Leesburg Executive Airport. More than 600 students, educators, and parents are expected to attend the Expo, which is designed to showcase careers in aviation and aerospace to young adults (ages 16-22). This free event features […]
AEA Educational Foundation awards more than $125,000 in scholarships
LEE’S SUMMIT, Missouri — The Aircraft Electronics Association’s Educational Foundation has awarded more than $125,000 in scholarships for the 2016-17 academic year. Scholarships and recipients are: Chuck Freeland Memorial Scholarship: Arturo Mendez, Van Nuys, California. Chuck Peacock Memorial Scholarship: Elaine Stevens, Rochester, N.H. David Arver Memorial Scholarship: Daniel Vasquez, Doral, Florida. Duncan Aviation Scholarship: Jonathan Conod, […]
Deadline approaches to apply for scholarship
FREDERICK, Maryland — There are only a handful of days left to apply for a $500 aviation scholarship offered for student pilots and pilots to help further their training. Sponsored by aviation insurance broker Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR), the “Get into the AIR” scholarship can be used towards any phase of flight training, a flight […]