National Business Aviation Association

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National Business Aviation Association

1200 18th St. NW, Ste. 400
Washington, DC 20036-9000
Ph: (202)783-9000
Fax: (202)331-8364
E-mail: [email protected]
URL:http://www.nbaa.org

Donald A. Baldwin Sr. Business Aviation Management Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote professional development and business aviation careers and to benefit individuals seeking to become NBAA Certified Aviation Managers(CAMs). Focus: Aviation. Qualif.: Applicants must be eligible to take the CAM Exam within two years of the date of the scholarship award; must meet the minimum qualifications to take the CAM Exam; must be U.S. citizens; and must have a grade point average of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic performance and financial need.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form; an official transcript of record; a 250-word, typed, double-spaced essay describing the applicant’s interest in and goals for a career in the business aviation industry; two letters of recommendation from those who can comment on the career aspirations and qualifications of the applicant; and current resume. Deadline: November 1. Contact: Jay Evans at the above address (see entry 4769).

Janice K. Barden Aviation Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote professional development and business aviation careers. Focus: Aviation. Qualif.: Applicants must be undergraduate sophomores, juniors, or seniors enrolled in an aviation-related two-year, four-year, or postgraduate degree program; must have a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; and must be U.S. citizens. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic performance and financial need.

Funds Avail.: $5,000. Number Awarded: 5. To Apply: Applicants must submit completed application form; a typed, double-spaced essay of 250 words, describing the applicant’s interest in and goals for a career in the business aviation industry; a letter of recommendation from a member of the aviation department faculty at the institution in which the applicant is currently enrolled; two professional letters of recommendation; and a current resume. Deadline: November 1. Contact: Jay Evans at the above address (see entry 4769).

Alan H. Conklin Business Aviation Management Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote professional development and business aviation careers. Focus: Aviation. Qualif.: Applicants must be full-time undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior students; officially enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an aviation management program; U.S. citizens; and must have a grade point average of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic performance and financial need.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit completed application form; an official transcript of record; a 500-word, typed, double-spaced essay describing the applicant’s interest in and goals for a career in business aviation; two letters of recommendation from those qualified to comment on the career aspirations and qualifications of the applicant especially as they relate to business aviation; and current resume. Deadline: August 1. Contact: Jay Evans at the above address (see entry 4769).

Corporate Aviation Management Scholarships (Professional Development/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote professional development and business aviation careers and to benefit individuals seeking to become NBAA Certified Aviation Managers (CAMs). Focus: Aviation. Qualif.: Applicants must be currently working in the business aviation industry or attending a university-level aviation program. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic performance, financial need, career planning and progress of the individual toward a career in business aviation.

Funds Avail.: $850. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form; an official transcript of record; a 250-word, typed, double-spaced essay describing the applicant’s interest in and goals for a career in the business aviation industry; two letters of recommendation from either an employee of an NBAA Member Company flight department or a professor at the university where the applicant currently is enrolled; and a current resume. Deadline: November 1. Contact: Jay Evans at the above address (see entry 4769).

David E. Ewald Journalism Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To benefit a student intending to pursue a career in journalism, preferably with an aviation focus. Focus: Aviation; Journalism. Qualif.: Applicants must be either enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited college or university program in journalism or a related area and must be U.S. citizens. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic performance and financial need.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form; an official transcript of record; a proof of enrollment or acceptance, prior to the distribution of award; a 500-1,000-word, typed, double-spaced essay describing the applicant’s interest in and goals for a career in journalism; two letters of recommendation from either a faculty member or other individual who is familiar with the applicant’s capabilities; and a current resume. Deadline: August 15. Contact: Jay Evans at the above address (see entry 4769).

Exxon Mobil Aviation and the Avitats International Operators Scholarships (All/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote education and training as a means for individuals to increase the safety and professionalism of their positions. Focus: Aviation. Qualif.: Applicants must be aviation professionals engaged in international operations. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic performance and financial need.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. To Apply: Applicants must submit completed application form; an official transcript of record; a proof of enrollment or acceptance, prior to the distribution of award; a 500-word or less, typed, double-spaced essay that clearly explains how the scholarship will help the applicant achieve their international aviation career goals and necessary funds to achieve these goals; and at least one professional letter of recommendation, preferably from an NBAA MembCompany Representative. Deadline: January 30. Contact: Jay Evans at the above address (see entry 4769).

William M. Fanning Maintenance Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote professional development and business aviation careers. Focus: Aviation. Qualif.: Applicants must be students who are currently enrolled in an accredited airframe and powerplant program at an approved FAR Part 147 school or an individual who is not currently enrolled but has been accepted for enrollment in an A&P program; must be U.S. citizens; and must have a grade point average of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic performance and financial need.

Funds Avail.: $2,500. Number Awarded: 2. To Apply: Applicants must submit a complete application form; an official transcript of record; a 250-word, typed, double-spaced essay describing the applicant’s interest in and goals for a career in the aviation maintenance field; two letters of recommendation from a member or other individual who is familiar with the applicant’s capabilities; and current resume. Deadline: August 1. Contact: Jay Evans at the above address (see entry 4769).

Flight Attendants/Flight Technician Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote education and training as a means for business aviation flight attendants and flight technicians to enhance their professional careers. Focus: Aviation. Qualif.: Applicants must be flight attendants or flight technicians. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic performance and financial need.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form; one signed aviation or leadership-related letter of recommendation, dated within the last two years; a typed, 100-word essay answering the required question; and a current, one-page resume. Deadline: March 31. Contact: Jay Evans at the above address (see entry 4769).

Lawrence Ginocchio Aviation Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To recognize individuals who have demonstrated honesty, integrity, and selflessness in their dealings with others. Focus: Aviation. Qualif.: Applicants must be full-time undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior students officially enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an aviation related two-year, four-year or postgraduate degree program; must be U.S. citizens; and must have a grade point average of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic performance and financial need.

Funds Avail.: $25,000. Number Awarded: 5. To Apply: Applicants must submit a complete application form; must submit an official transcript of record; a 500-to 1,000-word, typed, double-spaced essay describing the applicant’s interest in and goals for a career in the business aviation industry and demonstrating the applicant’s strength of character; two letters of recommendation from those qualified to comment on the career aspirations and qualifications of the applicant especially as they relate to business aviation; and current resume. Deadline: August 1. Contact: Jay Evans at the above address (see entry 4769).

NORDAM Dee Howard/Etienne Fage Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote professional development and business aviation careers. Focus: Aviation; Aeronautics. Qualif.: Applicants must be full-time undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior students enrolled in the aerospace engineering or aeronautical systems maintenance engineering major at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; must be U.S. citizens; and must have a grade point average of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic performance and financial need.

Funds Avail.: $25,000. Number Awarded: 5. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form; an official transcript of record; a 250-word, typed, double-spaced essay describing the applicant’s interest in and goals for a career in the business aviation industry; two letters of recommendation from an Embry-Riddle faculty member who is familiar with the applicant’s capabilities; and current resume. Deadline: August 1. Contact: Jay Evans at the above address (see entry 4769).

Maintenance Technical Reward and Career Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote technical education and professional development as a means for business aviation maintenance technicians to enhance their careers. Focus: Aviation. Qua-lif.: Applicants must be current holder of an airframe and powerplant certificate; currently employed in general aviation; must either be currently enrolled in either an accredited A&P program or an approved FAR Part 147 school. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic performance and financial need.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit completed application form; a 250-word, typed, double-spaced essay describing the applicant’s interest in and goals for a career in the business aviation maintenance field; current resume; and a letter of recommendation from either a supervisor, faculty member or other individual who is familiar with the applicant’s capabilities. Deadline: February 15. Contact: Jay Evans at the above address (see entry 4769).

Scheduler and Dispatchers Scholarships (Professional Development/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote education and training as a means for individuals to increase the professionalism of their positions. Focus: Aviation. Qualif.: Applicants must have completed all professional/educational training. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic performance and financial need.

Funds Avail.: $10,000. To Apply: Applicants must submit completed application form; a typed essay of 500-words or less; two professional letters of recommendation; and a current resume. Deadline: October 5. Contact: Jay Evans at the above address (see entry 4769).

U.S. Aircraft Insurance Group Professional Development Program Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote professional development and business aviation careers. Focus: Aviation. Qualif.: Applicants must be full-time undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior students in academic year enrolled in an aviation-related two-year, four-year, or postgraduate degree program that incorporates the NBAA PDP; must be U.S. citizens; and must have a grade point average of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic performance and financial need.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form; an official transcript of record; a 250-word, typed, double-spaced essay describing the applicant’s interest in and goals for a career in business aviation flight department; two letters of recommendation from a member of aviation department faculty at the institution where the applicant is currently enrolled; and current resume. Deadline: August 1. Contact: Jay Evans at the above address (see entry 4769).

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