Andrew Channing Cabot Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship Name:

Andrew Channing Cabot Memorial Scholarship

Purpose:

The Cabot Memorial Scholarship was established in 1997 and funded annually by Hal and Michelee Cabot to celebrate the memory of their son, Andrew Channing Cabot, (1971-1993).

Eligibility:

To be eligible for any of these pilot scholarships the applicant must:

• Intend to pursue a professional aviation career
• Be a full time New England resident and a U.S. Citizen
• Hold a current Airman Certificate*
• Hold a current Medical Certificate
• Be at least 16 years of age
• Use the scholarship funds within one year
• Have accumulated total flight time of 100 hours to be eligible for the scholarships,
except 20 hours plus solo for the primary flight training (initial ) scholarship.
• Demonstrate a financial need and scholarship for the award
• Have a current Biennial Flight Review*
• Take their flight training at a New England facility doing business as a flight school

* Except for initial primary flight training

The applicant is solely responsible for completion of all six parts of the application and for the submission by the due date of the last Friday in March within any given calendar year. Use additional sheets of paper as needed. Please type, print, or write legibly in ink. Only complete application packages will be considered. Proof of U.S. citizenship must be provided to receive the awards.

Value:

$2,000.00

Application Submission Process and Completion Date:

All applications must be returned completed and with any required supplemental materials by the close of business on the last Friday of March within any given calendar year.

Selection Process:

All scholarships are awarded annually and recipients are selected on the basis of merit and need.

Application:

Download the Pilot Scholarship Application (PDF)

History/Background:

A graduate of Deerfield Academy, Andrew was a poet, singer, and keyboard musician, writing original pieces for productions in both high school and college. Andrew and his ‘Varsity Band’ also produced a locally well received CD. At Emory University he was elected to the National Theater Honor Society for his acting and his contributions to musical theater. As well as logging many right seat hours with his parents over the years, Andrew was a student pilot. Once while on an IFR to VFR climb out in a spectacular skyscraper he gazed awestruck and said, “Wow! God really must love pilots best!”

Website:

Aero Club of New England