AOPA Blackburn Flight Scholarship (2) $5,000

Scholarship Name:

Purpose:

The Blackburn Flight Scholarship seeks to assist student pilots, who have a financial need, with their flight training costs.

Eligibility:

•Must have a current FAA student pilot certificate at time of application

•Be a US citizen, or US permanent resident

•Be at least 16 years of age at the time of application

•Be a current and paid member of AOPA at time of application and when the scholarship is awarded.

•Not have completed the FAA written exam at time of application.

Value:

Two scholarships at $5,000 each

Application Submission Process and Completion Date:

In an effort to support outstanding student pilots, the AOPA Foundation awards various scholarships, ranging from $2,500 to $5,000, in 2017.

Scholarship applications are due on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at noon EST and winners will be announced in June 2017.

A special thank you to those who have donated to the AOPA Foundation in support of the Flight Training Scholarship Program. Because of you, we are able to support passionate aviators of all ages who serve as lifelong ambassadors for general aviation.

Selection Process:

The recipients will be chosen based on merit, including previous accomplishments, ability to set goals, and demonstrated commitment to flight training and general aviation.

The application deadline is noon (EST) on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. No exceptions can be made for missing the deadline. Paper applications cannot be accepted.
Once you submit your application you will receive a unique link for an online recommendation form that is specific to you. Send that exact link to two individuals and ask them to complete the online recommendation form by the application deadline (noon, EASTERN, on Wednesday, May 31, 2017). Send the unique link to only two individuals. The online system will not accept more than two recommendations.
When a recommendation is submitted on your behalf you should receive an email confirmation. You can also log back-in to the application system to see if your recommendations have been submitted

Application:

AOPA Flight Training Scholarship Application

History/Background:

Claude Blackburn, from Seattle, Wa, created the Blackburn Flight Scholarship to assist student pilots from the pacific northwest in funding their flight training, who otherwise would be unable to afford training. Mr. Blackburn’s intent is to share his love of flying with others