EAA Chapter 43 Scholarship

EAA Chapter 43 Scholarship Program

To further our efforts to advance aviation, EAA Chapter 43 currently has a scholarship program to help both youth and young adults to obtain an aviation education.

The Chapter is looking for applicants who have:

• A passion for aviation

• Dedication to an interest – ‘Tenacity’

• A concentration on school work

• Demonstrated aviation activities – e.g. Young Eagles, Young aviators, etc.

• There is no set award amount. Historically the awards have varied and have ranged from $1,500 to $5,000

• Strong preference will be given to candidates in the Denver front range area

• Two general categories of scholarships are awarded: scholarships for EAA Oshkosh summer camps and scholarships for aviation related schooling or training

  • EAA Oshkosh Summer Camps (link to national site: https://www.eaa.org/eaa/youth/eaa-aviation-and-flight-summer-camps/eaa-air-academy)

    • Age 12 to 18

    • Parents responsible for transportation to Oshkosh

  • Aviation related schooling or training

    • Pilot training

      • Restrictions to awardees: Must be within 6 months age of the FAA age requirement of rating sought (e.g. 15 ½ for Private pilot and 13 ½ for glider)

    • Trade school – for example Spartan College for A/P training

    • Aerospace related college

• Funds must be used within 18 months of award date

• Funds will be paid directly to the recipients school

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