Pioneers of Flight Scholarship

Scholarship Name:

Pioneers of Flight Scholarship

Purpose:

The National Air Transportation Foundation (NATF) established the Pioneers of Flight Scholarship Program in 1989 to offer financial assistance and encouragement to young people in the pursuit of academic excellence. By making scholarships available, NATF’s ultimate goal is to foster and promote careers in the general aviation industry.

Eligibility:

• Applicants to the Pioneers of Flight Scholarship must be:
  • College students in their sophomore or junior year who are enrolled in a full-time aviation degree program at an accredited four-year college or university
  • A high academic achiever with a 3.0 GPA or better, on a 4.0 scale
  • Able to demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in general aviation.

Value:

$1,000 Each (They award two a year)

Application Submission Process and Completion Date:

• Interested students must complete an application and submit it along with a complete transcript of grades, a letter of recommendation, an essay on general aviation and a paper indicating career goals in general aviation NO LATER than the last Friday in December.
• All information received becomes the property of NATF, is considered confidential and is reviewed only by the screening committee and NATF officials.

Selection Process:

Recipients will be notified in writing by the end of April and all other applicants will be notified in writing by mid-May.

Application:

Download Word Document.

History/Background:

The National Air Transportation Foundation (NATF) established the Pioneers of Flight Scholarship Program in 1989 to offer financial assistance and encouragement to young people in the pursuit of academic excellence.

Website:

NATA National Air Transportation Association