Joshua Esch Mitchell Aviation Scholarship

Scholarship Name:

Joshua Esch Mitchell Aviation Scholarship

Purpose:

This scholarship is for students who are enrolled full- or part-time at a college or university in the United States that provides an accredited flight science curriculum.  The Scholarship does not require attending a specific college. Annual awards for undergraduate (freshmen ineligible) students enrolled at an accredited postsecondary institution. Students must have a minimum 2.5 CGPA, financial need, and be pursuing a career as a professional pilot with an emphasis on General Aviation, Flight Engineer, or Airway Science. Number of awards and award amount may vary.  

Eligibility:

• To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be second-year students or above with a minimum 2.75 GPA.
• Applicants must be pursuing studies in the field of professional pilot with an emphasis in general aviation, Aviation Management, or Aviation Safety.
• A valid pilot’s certificate (not to include a Student Certificate) is required.
• A letter of recommendation from a professional in the aviation field is required. Applicants also must be US citizens.
• Required area of Study: airway science, flight engineer, general aviation, professional pilot
• Selection is based upon academic achievement, extracurricular activities, financial need, personal statement, and one letter of recommendation from an aviation professional.

Value

This scholarship gives $1,000, which is 43% lower than the average for all art-based scholarships and 43% lower than the average for all scholarships

Amount

Application Submission Process and Completion Date:

Selection Process:

Selection is based upon academic achievement, extracurricular activities, financial need, personal statement, and one letter of recommendation from an aviation professional

Study Areas: airway science, flight engineer, general aviation, professional pilot

Application:

http://www.grfoundation.org

Contact Name: Ruth E. Bishop

rbishop@grfoundation.org

History/Background:

Grand Rapids Community Foundation is a Community Foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In 1989, it received its exempt organization status from the IRS and now brings in $23.9M in annual income, primarily through contributions. With $325M in assets, the organization is one of the largest of its kind in the United States. Grand Rapids Community Foundation awards hundreds of scholarships annually primarily to Kent County students bound for or in college, or those pursuing a technical career.

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