One method to advance aviation in your state is to offer scholarships to folks searching for careers within the business—that’s what is going on in Arizona, because the Arizona Pilots Affiliation (APA) is within the remaining stretches of taking functions for its annual scholarship program.
The APA gives $3,000 to Arizona-based college students pursuing careers as skilled pilots, airframe and powerplant mechanics, aviation upkeep technicians, and in air visitors management and airport administration. The deadline to use is October 31.
APA arms out six to eight scholarships a 12 months to college students enrolled in aviation-related applications at accredited faculties, universities, and vocational and technical establishments, in response to Chris Nugent, vp of the APA scholarship committee. The scholars are eligible for these scholarships, even when they’re attending faculties exterior of the Copper State.
The group is on the lookout for candidates who can keep a scholastic place within the higher half of their class, display management qualities, ethical character, and concern for others by way of group service.
The candidates should certify their intent to make use of the scholarship funds towards training within the discipline of aviation by way of participation in an aviation-related discipline in school, flight coaching, or one other associated instructional program.
The APA is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) group. The scholarship program is funded by member donations. For extra details about APA, together with find out how to apply for a scholarship, go to azpilots.org.