Chapter 44

Rochester NY

Ray Aviation Scholarship

EAA Ray Aviation Scholarship


The EAA Ray Aviation Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship program that is funded by the Ray Foundation, managed by EAA, and administered through the EAA Chapters network. Through the generous support of the Ray Foundation, EAA provides up to $12,000 to deserving youths to help cover their flight training expenses, totaling $2,250,000 in annual scholarship funding.

EAA chapters apply for a scholarship, and if approved, the chapter then awards the scholarship to a youth or young adult to help them become a pilot. In addition to scholarship funding, the chapter also helps mentor the scholar and supports them on their path to becoming a licensed pilot.

This scholarship is available for candidates 16-19 years old who are pursuing a Private Pilot or Sport Pilot certificate, and for candidates 15-19 years old who are pursuing a Glider Pilot certificate.

Learn more at EAA.org/RayScholarship

Chapter 44 successes! Are you next?

To date, the Ray Aviation Scholarship Fund has sponsored four Chapter 44 student members to complete their Private Pilot Certificates.

Tyler M., our first Ray Scholar, earned his Private Pilot Certificate in February 2021. Tyler continues to support our chapter by flying Young Eagles and attending Baby Ace Restoration Team (BART) sessions when he is home from college.

Jake D. was our second Ray Scholar. He earned his Private Pilot Certificate in December 2022. Jake also continues to support the chapter by attending BART sessions when he is home from college.

Our third Ray Scholar is Sharon R. who completed her Private Pilot Certificate in August 2023. Sharon currently serves on the Chapter 44 Board of Directors, and she continues to be involved with BART.

Daniel N. is our current Ray Scholar. Daniel has completed his solo and passed his FAA written exam. He is an integral member of BART while he is working to complete his Private Pilot Certificate.

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