Aviation Scholarships

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.

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

Provides from 50% to full tuition to attend an EAA Air Academy session. Established by long-time EAA member and board member emeritus Carl. F. Bury, this enduring scholarship is in tribute to beloved family members who have gone west: his wife, Marion, and sons Eric and Carl.

Provides a scholarship of $300 to attend an EAA Air Academy session. This scholarship honors the memory of Lew Cahill, a lifetime EAA member. Scholarship provided by his son, Patrick Collins.