Buckingham Memorial Scholarship-Air Traffic Controller’s Association (ATCA)

Scholarship Name:

Buckingham Memorial Scholarship – Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA) Category D Scholarship

Purpose:

The Buckingham Memorial Scholarships are awarded to children of Air Traffic Controller Specialists who are US Citizens and enrolled half- to full-time in a program leading to a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Eligibility:

• Students enrolled half to full time in a two to four-year air traffic control program at an institution approved and/or licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration as directly supporting the FAA’s college and training initiative.
• Accepted or enrolled in an accredited college or university and planning to continue the following year. Attendance is equal to at least half-time (6 semester hours or the equivalent).
• Must have a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours still to be completed before graduation.

Value:

Average Award for all ATCA scholarships $6,454.54

Application Submission Process and Completion Date:

1. Accepted or enrolled in an accredited college or university and planning to continue the following year.
2. Coursework leads to a bachelor’s degree or higher. (excluding Category A)
3. Attendance is equal to at least half-time (6 semester hours or the equivalent).
4. Must have a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours still to be completed before graduation.
5. Candidate must submit an essay as per instructions for the scholarship category, per PART VI.
6. Candidate must answer any special questions for the scholarship category, per PART VI
7. Two references to provide letters of recommendation in support of your application for the ATCA Scholarship Program. You may select anyone from your community who you believe can best address your strength of personal character and your commitment to volunteer service.
8. Official transcripts of all college coursework. If you are a high school student or have completed less than 30 semester or 45 quarter hours, also send high school transcript(s).
9. Application MUST BE POSTMARKED BY MAY 1 in the year applying.

Complete the application and mail it to:

Air Traffic Control Association, Inc.
Attn: Scholarship Fund
1101 King Street, Suite 300
Alexandria, Virginia 22314

Selection Process:

Applications will be considered by the Scholarship Committee in mid/late August and notification is shortly thereafter.

Application:

Download The Application (PDF file)

Online Application

Website:

ATCA Scholarship Programs