The Richardson Aviation Scholarship is a locally administered EAA Chapter 1116 program that helps motivated local aviators pursue pilot training. It is a separate chapter scholarship—not the EAA Ray Aviation Scholarship—and applications are handled directly by Chapter 1116.
Program in development
We are still developing the Richardson Aviation Scholarship program, including the application and review process, award terms, and training milestones. We welcome questions from interested students. Any application shared at this stage is for initial review only and does not promise funding or an award. Please contact scholarships@eaa1116.org for current information.
Final eligibility, award amounts, approved expenses and timelines will depend on the terms adopted for each award cycle. Please use only application materials provided by Chapter 1116.
The program is designed to combine financial assistance with a realistic training plan, mentoring, regular progress check-ins, and active participation in the chapter. Applicants should be prepared to explain their aviation goal, current training status, schedule and transportation plan, FAA eligibility or medical pathway, estimated training costs, funding plan, safety mindset, persistence, and how they hope to contribute to the chapter and aviation community.
How selection works
Applications are reviewed using the approved terms for each award cycle. The chapter considers training readiness, financial need, likelihood of completion, schedule and logistical feasibility, motivation and follow-through, safety and coachability, and chapter or community contribution. An evaluating flight instructor may be asked to review the proposed training plan.
If selected
A selected scholar works with the chapter and training provider to establish a written award plan. That plan defines approved expenses, payment arrangements, training milestones, reporting and check-in expectations, chapter participation, and the conditions for continued funding.
