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44 awards totaling $206,300
Tuition Awards$ 40,000 Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology$ 33,300 Regent University$ 20,000 Embry Riddle Aeronautical University$ 20,000 Marywood University $ 16,500 Liberty University School of Aeronautics$ 15,000 Averett University$ 10,000 Lewis University$ 10,000 Aviation Institute of Maintenance$ 8,500 Kansas State University $ 2,000 University of Maryland Eastern Shore$ 1,700 Air Culinaire$ 1,000 Bowling Green State University$ 1,000 Florida Memorial University$ 1,000 Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics$ 500 Middle Tennessee State UniversityMonetary Awards for Tuition and FeesTwelve awards totaling $19,500Ground School Awards (12)Totaling $6,300
2017 Aviation Education Scholarship Contest
2017 Aviation Education and Career EXPO Scholarship Application
1. Print your name on the top of the Scholarship Choices list. 2. Check the boxes on the Scholarship Choices list to indicate your interests. 3. The more opportunities you check, the better your chances of winning.4. Write your essay following the guidelines below. 5. Fill out the cover sheet application that includes your name, contact information and name of the
essay. 6. SUBMIT COMPLETED APPLICATION with Scholarship choices, cover page, and your essay
TO [email protected] NO LATER THAN October 6, 2017.
CONTEST RULES1. Submit the application with your essay by October 6, 2017 to:
[email protected]. 2. Applicant age range: 16-22 yrs. You may check as many opportunities as you feel
are a good fit for your future goals. Degree and certification programs are listed for school specific awards. (School specific scholarships are available only to someone who would be a new attendee of the specific schools chosen)
3. Winners will be announced at the Aviation Education & Career Expo onOct. 27th, 2017. YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN – NO EXCEPTIONS!
Essay question: For tuition and monetary awards. Think about all the careers available to you within the aviation industry. In a perfect world, what would your perfect internship look like? Where would it be? What would you hope to learn? Who would you like to work with? and Why?
You have full creative freedom to design your unique experience. Consider the many possibilities available to you. You may even combine parts of the industry together. (The entire essay can be up to 1000 words, but not over)
Aviation Career Ideas: (Pilot, Flight Attendant, In-Flight Caterer, Medevac Crew, K-9 Handler, Astronaut, A&P Mechanic, Detailer, Manufacturer, Designer, Military, Flight Instructor, Educator, Marketing, Aerial Photographer, Engineer, Avionics, Law Enforcement, Insurance, Drones, Publisher, Missions, or the many other opportunities available.)
The following criteria will be used to judge your essay.
1.Comprehension 25 points - How well does the essay respond to the question?
2.Organization 25 points - Does the essay follow a logical and easily understood progression? Are the main points supported by evidence and examples?
3.Content & Creativity 25 points - How compelling is your story?
4. Writing 25 points - Correct grammar, spelling, punctuation and use of language.
Submission Guidelines Double space the essay, using 12 point font. Your submission must be in essay form which uses complete sentences; this is not Twitter or a text message.
1. Each essay must reflect the contestant's own research, writing and original thoughts. 2. Essays must be typed and submitted via email in a word document. The scholarship
selection form and the applicant cover page must be submitted with the essay.3. The title of the essay, but NOT the author's name, MUST appear on the top of the first
page of essay text.4. References used in the essay should be clearly identified.
2017 Aviation Education and Career EXPO Scholarships
Applicant Name _________________________________________
Check box for ONLY the scholarships in which you are interested, but up to as many as you like. [3 pages]
AVIATION EDUCATION TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS. See Essay Question
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology (2 awards)
(2) $20,000 Flushing, NY vaughn.edu
Must be used for the following degree programs: BS Airport Management, BS Airline Management, BS Aircraft Operations, BS Aeronautical Sciences, BS Mechanical Engineering Technology, BS Electronic Engineering Technology, BS Mechanical Engineering, BS Electrical Engineering, BS Mechatronic Engineering. Available to first-time freshman only
Regent University $33,300 Virginia Beach, VA
learn.regent.edu
Must be Army, Navy and Marine ROTC/PLC program applicant. Degrees that can be combined with aviation: Criminal Justice, Government Healthcare, Cyber and Digital Forensics, National Security, Leadership, Nursing, Biophysical Science
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
$20,000 Daytona Beach, FL erau.edu
Aeronautical Science, Aeronautics, Aerospace Engineering, Air Traffic Management, Aviation Business Admin, Aviation Finance, Aviation Maintenance Science, Aviation Security, Homeland Security, Unmanned Aviation Systems Science, Airport Management, Meteorology, Aviation Wildlife Science, Flight School
Marywood University $20,000 Scranton, PA Marywood.edu
Professional Pilot/Flight Operations Track, Airport/Airline Management, Aviation Management
Liberty University $16,500 Lynchburg, VA Liberty.edu
Corporate Aviation, Missions Aviation, Military Aviation, Unmanned Aerial Systems, Aviation Maintenance, Aeronautics, Flight Training, A&P Certificate, Maintenance Technician, Flight Attendant Certification
Averett University $15,000 Danville, VA Averett.edu
Aviation Business, Flight Operations, Aerospace Management/Criminal Justice Combination, Flight School, Accident Investigation, Airport Planning & Design
Lewis University
$10,000 Romeoville, IL lewisu.edu
Air Force ROTC, Aerospace Studies, Aviation Administration, Aerospace Technology, Maintenance Management, Air Traffic Control Management, Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Aviation Institute of Maintenance (4 awards)
(4) $2,500
Manassas,VA aviationmaintenance.edu
Aviation Maintenance Technician, Aviation Maintenance Technical Engineer, Avionics, Welding, Dispatch
Kansas State University
$8,500 Salina, KS salina.k-state.edu/aviation
Airport Management, Aviation Maintenance Management, Helicopter Flight Training, Flight School, Mechanical Engineering, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Engineering Technology
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
$2,000 Princess Ann, MD umes.edu
Aviation Sciences, Professional Pilot, Aviation Management, Aviation Electronics, Aviation Software, Aerospace Engineering
Air Culinaire(2 or 3 day)
$1,700 (if over 21)$1,500 (if under 21)
Ashburn, VA airculinaireworldwide.com
In-Flight Catering Services
Bowling Green State University $1,000 Bowling Green, OH
bgsu.edu/aviation
Aviation Management, Flight Technology and Operations and Aviation Engineering Technology, Flight School
Florida Memorial University $ 1,000 Miami Gardens, FL
fmuniv.edu
Aeronautical Science, Flight Education. Air Traffic Control, Aviation Management
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
$1,000 Pittsburgh, PAHagerstown, MDMyrtle Beach, SCYoungstown, OH
pia.edu
Aviation Maintenance Technology, Aviation Electronics Technology, Rotorcraft Systems & Maintenance
Middle Tennessee State University
$ 500 Murfreesboro, TN
mtsu.edu
Aerospace Aviation Mgmt, Flight Dispatch, Maintenance & Management, Professional Pilot, Aerospace Technology, Unmanned Aircraft Systems
MONETARY SCHOLARSHIPS CAN BE USED AT AVIATION SCHOOL OF STUDENT'S CHOICE. THESE AWARDS ALSO MAY BE USED FOR FLIGHT TRAINING (2pages)
www.projetaviation.com; www.aopa.org; www.hoxton.comProJet Aviation, AOPA, Hoxton Agency $3,000
Greater Washington Business Aviation Association www.gwbaa.com $5,000
Paragon Aviation Detailing www.paragonaviationdetailing.com$2,500
Sharp Details www.sharpdetails.com$2,500
Avemco Insurance Company www.Avemco.com$1,000
Toth Financial www.tothfinancial.com$1,000
Jetlinx www.jetlinx.com$1,000
MOSAIX www.mosaixsoftware.com$1,000
National Air Transportation Associationwww.nato.aero $500
The Aviation Foundation www.theaviationfoundation.org $500
Cirrus Aircraft www.cirrusaircraft.com$500
Paramount Business Jets www.paramountbusinessjets.com$500
Eastern Aviation Fuels www.easternaviationfuels.com$500
FLIGHT SCHOOL/GROUND SCHOOL/FLIGHT TRAINING SCHOLARSHIPS THAT WILL BE AWARDED AT THE EVENT.
NO ESSAYS REQUIRED – YOU WILL NEED TO VISIT THESE BOOTHS AND BE PREPARED FOR A (1) MINUTE INTERVIEW – “WHY DO YOU WANT TO FLY?”
Every flight training winner will also be awarded a FREE Discovery Flight!Aviation Adventures $500 Award Leesburg, VA
Manassas, VA Warrenton, VAStafford, VA
aviationadventures.com
Av-Ed Flight School Ground School-(1) ($450) Award(5) ($500)Flight Training Awards-(1) $1,000 award
Leesburg, VAWinchester, VA
av-ed.com
Frederick Flight Center
(2) $500 Awards
Frederick, MD frederickflightcenter.com
Open Air $600 Award Gaithersburg, MDLeesburg, VA
flyopenair.com
Sugarloaf Ninety-Nines
$250 Award Flight school of your choice; female applicants only
ninety-nines.org
APPLICANT COVER PAGE Applicant #_____ (office use only)
Essay title: ______________________________________________________________
Author’s name: ___________________________________________________________
Author’s address: _________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Email: _______________________________ Phone: ______________________
School name: ____________________________ Year of graduation: ______________
Name of supervising teacher or home school parent: _____________________________
Teacher Contact Information: (email or phone) _____________________________________
Attach essay to this application as a word document. Use only the title of the essay in your document. Do not use your name.