EAA Chapter 5 has been granted a Ray Aviation Scholarship and is now seeking qualified applicants from within the chapter. The Ray Aviation Foundation provides scholarships in the amount of $11,000. A qualified applicant must be between 15 and 19 years of age, have been an active participant in chapter activities and demonstrate a desire to earn a private pilots license. Application forms are available upon request by contacting Tim Niederkorn (EAA 5 Ray Aviation Coordinator) by email: tim.niederkorn@gmail.com
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
