Through the generous support of the Ray Foundation, EAA provides up to $11,000 to deserving youths for their flight training expenses, totaling nearly $1,200,000 in scholarships annually.
The program is supported by more than 100 EAA chapters, and supports close to 120 scholars.
Each year, our chapter supports one scholar, between the ages of 16 and 19, in the form funding and mentorship to help him or her earn their pilot certificate.
Ty Zeller, 2022 recipient
Ty Zeller of Spooner, Wisconsin was the fourth recipient of a Chapter #631 Ray Scholarship and received his Private Pilots License with Superior Flying Services of Superior, Wisconsin. Ty is enrolled in the Professional Pilot Program at Minnesota Sate University, Mankato seeking a Bachelor's Degree in Professional Pilot with a goal of becoming a professional airline pilot.