EAA Chapter 864

St. Louis Regional Airport - East Alton, Illinois

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

AVIATION SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES PRESENTED BY EAA CHAPTER 864

2026

Chapter 864 has once again been selected to administer an EAA Ray Aviation Scholarship for 2026. Those interested in applying for the EAA Chapter 864 Ray Scholarship click on the following link for the eligibility requirements and scholarship application. If you have any questions about the scholarship you can contact the Chapter Scholarship Coordinator at eaa864scholarships@gmail.com. (NOTE: Application Deadline is June 1, 2026)

Chapter 864 2026 Ray Scholarship Eligibility and Application

2025

Chapter 864 has been awarded a scholarship for the 2025-2026 season. Garrett Wooten was awarded the EAA Chapter 864 Ray Aviation Scholarship for the 2025-2026 Season. Garrett is training at Hardt Flying based in Litchfield, Illinois. Garrett completed his first solo on December 20th at Litchfield, IL. Garrett practiced landing in controlled airspace at KALN in February with his family watching nearby.

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Kyra completed her flight training and is now a Private Pilot - Congratulation Kyra!

2024

EAA Chapter 864 had two outstanding applicants for the EAA Ray Scholarship this year.

Kyra Gallagher of O’Fallon, Illinois has received a unique full-scholarship opportunity for flight training, thanks to EAA Chapter 864 and the Ray Aviation Scholarship program administered by the Experimental Aircraft Association in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Kyra Gallagher is training at Murray Air, based in Greenville, Illinois. The scholarship is designed to support a flight student through both written and practical segments of flight training that are part of successful FAA pilot certification.

Adam Elik of Godfrey, Illinois is the recipient of a Chapter 864 scholarship to help cover part of the costs for his flight training. Adam has completed his flight training and is now a Private Pilot. This scholarship was funded by the chapter and from donations to the newly created scholarship fund. EAA

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