Qualifications for Soaring Scholarship: The applicant must be 14+ years of age and able to meet all instructional requirements for glider flight certification. Application must be fully completed and postmarked no later than May 30th to receive consideration. The scholarship award will be made about July 1st. Financial need will be a consideration. Laze Memorial […]

The Anton Acherman Scholarship Program was created in memory of the 52-year Westchester resident and retired mechanical engineer. Mr. Acherman led a fascinating career in aerospace including working on the Atlas-Centaur rocket; the water system for Skylab, America’s first space station; and test equipment for the Space Simulation Laboratory at Boeing Satellite Systems. The scholarship […]

At Atlas Air we know the value of a talented and diverse workforce. We are excited to offer a scholarship to students studying in aviation, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) along with other disciplines that will prepare them for a career in aviation and/or air cargo. Today we employ more than 4,000 pilots and […]

The Clay Lacy Scholarship Program, is funded by Mr. Clay Lacy, and administered by the Flight Path Museum and Learning Center to encourage students to pursue careers in aviation.Clay Lacy is an aviation legend – one of the nation’s most highly accomplished and respected aviators.  His professional piloting abilities include: United Airlines Captain, military aviator, […]

The Charles “Pete” Conrad, Jr., Scholarship Program, is sponsored by the Flight Path Museum and Learning Center to encourage students to enter the field of aviation, aerospace or aeronautics. The scholarship is named in honor of Pete Conrad, NASA astronaut, commander of Apollo 12, and the third man to walk on the moon. Deadline: May […]

The Howard Drollinger Scholarship Program is funded by his loving family and administered by the Flight Path Museum & Learning Center to encourage students to pursue careers in aviation. As a World War II Army Air Corps navigator serving in the 15th Army Air Force, Howard Drollinger flew 50 successful combat missions over Italy and […]

The Morrey Plotkin Scholarship Program is funded by his loving family and administered by the Flight Path Museum and Learning Center to encourage students to pursue careers in aviation.  Morrey Plotkin was the Founder of the Flight Path Museum and Learning Center and a lifelong supporter of volunteerism and community organizations.  During World War II, […]

The Polar Air Aspiring Aviator Scholarship Program is funded by Polar Air Cargo Worldwide (PACW) and administered by the Flight Path Museum and Learning Center to encourage students to pursue careers in aviation. The air cargo industry is fueled by roles from engineers to station managers, load masters to pilots and, of course, business strategists, […]

Purpose: The purpose of the NASAO Henry Ogrodzinski Scholarship program is to award a scholarship for academic achievement in aviation or aerospace. The scholarship is offered to juniors or seniors at a college or university continuing their education in the aviation or aerospace industry. Full details regarding eligibility and requirements can be found here. Eligibility: The NASAO Henry Ogrodzinski Scholarship applicant must: 1.       Be enrolled as a Junior or Senior at an accredited educational institution related to the Aviation or Aerospace industry, and 2.       Applicant must possess and maintain a minimum major GPA of 3.0 at the time of application and receipt of scholarship funds. Scholarship: The program may award up to three (3) $1000 non-renewable scholarships that may be used for Tuition, Fees, Books and/or Supplies. The scholarship may not be used for Room & Board or travel expenses. The scholarship is a one-time award, however, recipients are encouraged to apply in future years.