The EAA Ray Aviation Scholarship is a scholarship program that is funded by the Ray Foundation, managed by EAA, and administered through EAA Chapter 75. The Ray Scholarship provides up to $12,000 to support a student’s private pilot license training. If selected, the Ray Scholarship funding will process from the chapter treasurer to the Student’s flight instructor / school. The student / parents do not receive direct funding.
EAA Chapter 75 is accepting online applications until February 14th, 2025
CLICK HERE --> EAA Chapter 75 Online Application <-- CLICK HERE
(opens Google forms in new window; must be completed by both parent/guardian and student)
For more information about the EAA Ray Aviation Scholarship, please click HERE to visit the EAA website. A short overview is described below.
Initial Eligibility Requirements
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Age 16-19 for powered flight training
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Must possession an FAA Medical Certificate
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Must possession an FAA Student Pilot Certificate
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Must begin flight training within 60 days of accepting the award
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Must be able to volunteer for chapter service a minimum of 2 hours per month
- Must meet with the Chapter Coordinator and submit a Monthly Activity Report which details flight training, volunteer activities, and costs
- Must be able to schedule at least 3 flight lessons per week
- Must be able to solo within 3 months of start
- Must be able to pass the FAA Knowledge Test within 6 months
- Must be able to take and pass the FAA Checkride within 12 months
Application Evaluation
EAA Chapter 75’s Ray Scholarship Committee will evaluate students who meet the above minimum requirements to determine the best candidate for the Scholarship. The evaluation factors will include, but not limited to:
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Application and Essay
- Involvement in EAA Chapter 75 events
- Volunteer work for EAA Chapter 75 events
- Participation in EAA Young Eagles Flights
- Completion of EAA Young Eagles Flight Plan
Additionally, EAA Chapter 75 will ask that parents/guardians become members of both EAA Chapter 75 and EAA National organizations if not already.
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EAA Membership: https://www.eaa.org/shop/membership/join.aspx
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EAA Chapter 75: https://chapters.eaa.org/eaa75/eaa-chapter-75-membership-application
After all applications are reviewed finalists will be contacted for an in-person interview with their parents/guardians.
All applicants will notified via email when a final decision as been made.
