AOPA Ceci Stratford Flight Training Scholarship (2) $5,000

Scholarship Name:

Purpose:

The Ceci Stratford Flight Training Scholarship provides financial assistance to deserving candidates who have a strong passion for aviation.

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:

One scholarship at $7,000

Application Submission Process and Completion Date:

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.

Applications open March 1, 2017!

If your question is not answered in the FAQs below, please email FTscholarship@aopa.org.

Selection Process:

Applicants will be selected for this scholarship based on their financial need, as well as their passion for aviation.

Application:

AOPA Flight Training Scholarship Application

History/Background:

Ceci Stratford has spent most of her life introducing people to aviation, and helping them to achieve their aviation goals. Ceci states that helping pilots accomplish their dreams of flying only benefits general aviation by ensuring each new pilot will continue to serve their communities as pilots. Furthermore, she believes this assistance will be helpful in launching new careers in the aviation industry.