Gabriel A. Hartl Scholarship

Scholarship Name:

Gabriel A. Hartl Scholarship – Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA) Category A Scholarship

Purpose:

ATCA Scholarships are awarded to help support the financial needs of those deserving students who have chosen to seek higher education in the science of air traffic control and other aviation disciplines, as well as children of air traffic control specialists.

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.
• Applicant must be accepted or enrolled in an accredited college or university and planning to continue the following year.
• Coursework leads to a bachelor’s degree or advanced degree (excluding Hartl scholarship).
• 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.
• All candidates must answer questions I and II under Leadership section.
• Candidates must submit an essay as per instructions under Leadership III.
• Two references to provide letters of recommendation in support of the 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.
• 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).

Value:

Determined by the ATCA

Application Submission Process and Completion Date:

• Complete the online application or download the hardcopy version
• Mail in your supporting documentation (transcripts, letters of recommendation)
• Your application will be considered by the Scholarship Committee in mid/late August and you will be notified of their decision shortly thereafter

For scholarships, students are encouraged to complete the online application. If you do not have access to a computer you may download and 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 you will be notified of their decision shortly thereafter.

Application:

Application

History/Background:

The scholarship was set up in honor of Gabriel Hartl, retired colonel in the United States Air Force and former President of the Air Traffic Control Association. In 2000, Gabriel was awarded the Glen A. Gilbert Memorial Award which is dedicated to the memory of one the recognized “Fathers of Air Traffic Control” and honors the lifelong achievements of an individual in the field of aviation.

Website:

ATCA Scholarship Programs