The EAA Ray Aviation Scholarship is a scholarship program that is funded by the Ray Foundation, managed by EAA, and administered through the EAA Chapter network. Through the generous support of the Ray Foundation, EAA provides up to $11,000 to deserving youths to help cover their flight training expenses, totaling $1,800,000 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 863 Ray Scholars
EAA Chapter 863 is proud to announce that the Ray Foundation is sponsoring a full $11,000 flight scholarship for our chapter again in 2024. The deadline for submitting the application package is midnight April 30, 2024.
Following are the requirements to apply for this exciting opportunity with our chapter:
1) Student must be between the ages of 16 and 19. 2) Student must have at least a 3.0 GPA
3) Student must have completed an application for or posses an FAA Student Pilot Certificate 4) Student must be able to pass an FAA 3rd class medical exam
5) Student and their family must be a member of the National EAA Organization and the EAA #863 Chapter.
6) Student must reside in the Middle TN area.
7) Student must be an active participant in the Chapter.
8) Student must submit a 1500 word essay on the subject “What makes me the best candidate for this scholarship”
Application packets may be obtained by sending an email to Jeff Wreyford at scholarships@eaa863.com and requesting a packet.
The date set for the selection board is 10 MAY 2024 at 5 PM. You must appear in person for an interview in order to be considered for this scholarship.
- EAA Chapter 863 Scholarship Announcement
- Scholarship Application Form
- Statement of Commitment
- Scholarship FAQ
- Cost Estimator