Calvin L. Carrithers Aviation Scholarship $1000 (4)

Scholarship Name:

Purpose:

The purpose of this scholarship is to provide $1000 annually to four American students who are dedicated to blogging on a weekly basis about flight training, flying, school and their interest in aviation.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be U.S. citizens currently enrolled in a fully accredited university aviation program (Commercial Aviation, Professional Pilot, Aviation Management, Airport Management, etc.) within the United States. Applicants must be willing to write a 200-500 word blog post a minimum of once a week throughout the school year while in school (students are encouraged to continue their blog post after the school year ends). Posts can be about aircraft, flying, ground training, weekend activities, internships, or anything that the student finds interesting and pertains to life in their particular aviation program.

Value:

4 scholarships of $1000.00 each will be awarded.

Application Submission Process and Completion Date:

Complete the application form, essay letter, and or letter of recommendation. In the essay applicants must explain their interest in the career path they have chosen and how they plan to work towards their goals during the school year and demonstrate how they will stay consistent with the blog’s weekly deadline. The deadline for application submission is August 14, 2017.

Applications process is open March to August only.

Selection Process:

Students will be selected based upon their explanation of their interest in their future career path. Additional considerations will be based on their description of how they will work to achieve their academic goals as well as how they will maintain consistency with the weekly blog deadline.

Application:

https://www.globalair.com/scholarships/

History/Background:

Calvin L. Carrithers was an educator and Korean war veteran who spent much of his time volunteering. Calvin started his education career as a high school coach and teacher in Ohio. He eventually returned home to Louisville, KY where he taught industrial arts and coached Baseball, Basketball, and Track before moving into administration and becoming assistant superintendent. A true believer in continuing his education, Mr. Carrithers completed his masters and doctoral degrees at the University of Indiana. “Bill” passed away in June of 2008. His motto was “You never stop learning”. This scholarship, in Mr. Carrithers name, is dedicated to young aviators who want to exceed and never wish to stop learning in the field of aviation.