James C. Ray Private Pilot – Airplane Certification Scholarship

Scholarship Name:

Purpose:

This scholarship provides a positive, life changing opportunity for young individuals to be molded into stronger, more successful people by developing self-discipline and self-confidence through flight training.

Eligibility:

Must be a Polk County Public and Private High School Student or equivalent home schooled students residing in Polk County with a minimum GPA of 2.75.
Solo Scholarship must be completed.

Value:

$5,000.00 maximum

Application Submission Process and Completion Date:

Applications will be accumulated during each calendar quarter, and reviewed by the selection committee during the following month.

Selection Process:

A Solo Scholarship must be completed before the corresponding Certificate Scholarship will be awarded.
Submit an updated application along with a brief essay describing the training through solo experience.
Must pass the applicable FAA Written Airmen’s Knowledge Exam and possess at least a 3rd class medical.
Must have a minimum GPA of 2.75.

Application:

James C. Ray Flight Training Scholarship Application

History/Background:

The James C. Ray Flight Training Scholarship Fund was established to provide financial support for flight training to Polk County Public and Private High School Students and equivalent home schooled students residing in Polk County. Mr. Ray believes the disciplines he obtained during flight training truly helped him become the successful individual he is today. With the hope that other young people might benefit from this same type of activity and the positive, life-changing opportunities it presents. The self-discipline required – and self-confidence developed – during the flight training experience will help mold a stronger, more successful individual.