Scholarship
and Internship Opportunities
Scholarships
American
Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics - AIAA
The AIAA Foundation funds a number of scholarships to both undergraduate
and graduate students. The
undergraduate program offers 30 scholarships of $2,000 – $2,500
to one or more college sophomores, juniors, and seniors each year. Students
also have the opportunity to renew the scholarship annually until they
graduate. The graduate program offers ten awards worth $5,000 each and
four awards of $10,000 annually. For details and the most current information
visit www.aiaa.org
or contact Stephen Brock.
Aviation
Education Foundation of Colorado
Sponsored and organized by EAA Chapter 72, Meadow Lake. Scholarship
for kids who want a career in aviation to get a pilots license.
Contact: Richard Martin 719-683-6587
wemartin@sprintmail.com
Colorado
99s
The purpose of this scholarship is to assist female pilots in completing
their Private Pilot certificates. The award can not be applied to any
other flight time or training for any other rating. Applicants
must -
- be female
- reside in Colorado
- currently hold
a Student Pilot certificate
- have already
soloed
- have logged at
least 10 hours of flight time
- be taking flight
instruction in Colorado
Contact: Anja
Kaestner
Colorado
Flight Safety Foundation
To recognize and assist high school graduates who have demonstrated
ability and dedication and who have a strong interest in an aviation
career. Applicant must be attending one of four Colorado public institutions
in an aviation-related program. Scholarship is up to $2000 each year
to one or more applicants.
Contact: Mike Baldwin 303-674-7864 mcbpvb1@mindspring.com
EAA Scholarship
Program
EAA's Scholarship Program encourages, recognizes and supports excellence
among those studying the technologies and the skills of aviation. These
annual scholarships help outstanding students, who demonstrate financial
need, to accomplish their goals. Scholarship applicants must be involved
in school and community activities as well as aviation activities.
For details and
information about 2007-2008 scholarships, visit the EAA
Aviation Foundation Scholarship Program webpage or contact -
Scholarship Office
EAA Aviation Foundation, Inc.
P.O. 3065
Oshkosh, WI 54903-3065
Phone: 1.920.426.6884
FAX: 1.920.426.6865
E-mail: hsanchez@eaa.org
Whirly Girls
Whirly Girls is a non-profit, educational and charitable organization
dedicated to advancing women in helicopter aviation. The organization
awards several different scholarships valued in excess of $40,000.
For details and
the most current information visit the Whirly
Girls website or contact -
Whirly-Girls
Scholarship Fund, Inc.
scholarships@whirlygirls.org
7 Hastings Lane
Williamsburg, VA 23188-7300
(757) 564-7864 phone
(650) 323-3840 fax
Women In
Aviation - WAI
WAI has a variety of scholarship opportunities available. They range
in value from $500 to $25,000 and are available to members only. For
more information visit www.wai.org.
Internships
EAA
- Internships and Work Study Programs
LIke the EAA Scholarship program, the EAA summer Internship program
also encourages and recognizes individuals pursuing aviation education.
If selected, you'll spend your summer in Oshkosh, WI in support of the
EAA Air Academy and other EAA activities. Duties for interns may range
from assisting in research and filing in the Boeing Aeronautical LIbrary
to moving and securing aircraft and minor maintenance of buildings,
ground and aircraft. Check the EAA
internship website for details and the most current information.
Please carefully read the description and requirements for each individual
internship/work study program. Questions should be directed to Horace
Sanchez, call 920.426.6884, or hsanchez@eaa.org
AOPA Air
Safety Foundation Internships
The AOPA Air Safety
Foundation (ASF) is the largest and most active non-profit organization
in the US, conducting aviation safety education and research for the
general aviation community. The ASF internship is an excellent opportuniyt
to gain valuable aviation safety work experience.In addition to hourly
pay, a generous stipend to cover the costs of moving, housing and/or
flight proficiency is provided. Successful interns will be interviewed
for continued and/or future employment prior to departure. Send a cover
letter, resume, transcript and a writing sample to hr@aopa.org
. For the most current
information and application deadlines visit www.aopa.org.
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