Aviation Scholarships

The Clay Lacy Professional Pilot Scholarship Program was established by famed aviator Clay Lacy, through an agreement with EAA, to provide a unique opportunity for students to prepare for an aviation career with a quality education. It provides up to four highly-qualified flight students the opportunity to attend a professional pilot program at the University of North Dakota’s John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to earn a college degree as a professional pilot and obtain commercial, instrument, multi-engine and all fixed-wing flight instructor ratings. Participants will also live on the EAA Air Academy campus and support EAA programs, activities and events. This scholarship offering provides for an inclusion of a substantial portion of flight-related fees within each total award of up to $12,500 per year per scholarship. Special considerations: Applicants must apply for this scholarship through the UND Odegard School of Aerospace Science. Recipients must attend UND; meet FAA criteria for licensure; must have a private pilot's certificate; and must demonstrate financial need. For information on the UND Odegard School of Aerospace Science and to obtain an application, please call 800-258-1525.

This scholarship provides highly qualified potential flight students with financial need the opportunity to attend a professional pilot program and participate in flight by living on the EAA Air Academy campus. A possible four scholarships are awarded of up to $12,500 each.

Eligibility Criteria:•Must be of Hispanic background•Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident residing in the United States or Puerto Rico•Must be studying at an accredited university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the upcoming academic year•Must be (or plan to be) enrolled full-time as an undergraduate or graduate student for the upcoming academic year•Must have earned and maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average of no less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale•Must demonstrate financial need•Must be studying a major that falls under the STEM Majors Application

Student Eligibility Requirements: * U.S. citizenship (not permanent resident). * College freshman at the time of application. * 3.0 better grade point average. * Montana resident. * Pursue an education at the participating colleges in Montana in the service technology fields of automotive, heavy truck, agriculture, aircraft, auto body repair & refinishing, off-highway equipment or related mobility technology. Terms of Scholarship:Six scholarships will be awarded each year for $1,000 per year.How to Apply: * Download the application and save it to your computer as a Word document. * Complete the application. All applications should be typed and submitted as a Word document or in .pdf format. * Request a recommendation letter from two of your instructors. Ask them to submit their completed forms to the Financial Aid Office by May 15. * Submit the following to your college Financial Aid Office by May 15: o Completed application o Official copy of your college transcript o Letters of recommendation from two instructors Selection and Announcement of Recipient: * Recipient will be selected by the individual universities and notified by the end of June. * Applicants not selected will be notified by the end of July. Payment of Scholarship Funds: * This scholarship will be paid into your account at your selected university in July/August. * It can be used for tuition or any other incidental school expenses. Terms for Renewal of Scholarship: * May be renewed for $1,000 per year for one additional year. * Must maintain a 2.5 grade point average. * Remain in good standing at the college or university. * Complete the Scholarship renewal form.

The Clay Lacy Professional Pilot Internship program provides highly qualified potential flight students with financial need the opportunity to: a) Attend a professional pilot program at the University of North Dakota, John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences to pursue a college degree as a professional pilot and earn commercial, instrument, multi-engine and all fixed-wing flight instructor ratings; and, b) Participate in flight by living on the EAA Air Academy campus, supporting the many and varied EAA programs, activities and events. Up to four internships awarded annually of up to $12,500 each.

Each year, a total of $5,000 in scholarship and internship awards is offered from the Russell MacFarlane Scholarship Program endowed funds. The number of young people receiving awards is dependent upon the annual determination of need as identified through the application process. Awards may be made for 1) EAA’s Air Academy Summer Camp attendance (scholarships may range from $500 to $1,000 dependent upon the youth’s individual requirements); and, 2) Air Academy Internships, a work/career opportunity working as an integral member of the summer Air Academy staff (awards generally range from $1,200 to $1,500).

This annual $500 scholarship is awarded to support females up to 21 years of age to attend EAA’s Summer Air Academy. It is traditionally awarded to an outstanding applicant who participates in EAA’s “Women Soar You Soar” program during AirVenture each summer. The scholarship continues the legacy of Heather McRobert’s passion – promoting youth and women in aviation.

The two daughters of Naval Commander John Paradiso, a WWII aviator, have established an endowed scholarship in their father’s name to benefit young women who have a sincere interest in pursuing their dreams of flight. One annual award of approximately $750.

Provides from 50% to full tuition to attend an EAA Air Academy session. Established in tribute to the 339th Fighter Group of World War II by Lt. Colonel Lee D. “Ike” Eisenhart, one of the squadron’s P-51 “Mustang” pilots and devoted EAA member.

A one-time scholarship of $300 offered in honor of Mr. Jim Brown, Chairman of Hartzell Propeller, Inc. Presented by the Aero Club of New England; "In this day of increasing costs, scholarship funding for our future pilots is becoming even more important in providing opportunities to our youth.”

Provides from 50% to full tuition to attend an EAA Air Academy session. Established in memory of Eldon Beresford, a 38-year veteran pilot for United Airlines.Special considerations: resident of Illinois, Iowa or Wisconsin.

Provides from 50% to full tuition to attend an EAA Air Academy session. Established by Cecilia and Jerry Worth in tribute to her aunt, Leona.Special considerations: first consideration extended to applicants residing in Central or Northeast Wisconsin