Paul A. Whelan Scholarship

Eligibility

Paul A. Whelan Scholarship, with an application deadline in June, offers one award in the amount of $2000.

Description

The Paul A. Whelan Scholarship was established in the memory of an exemplary aviation educator, under the auspices of the University Aviation Association. The fund supports men and women pursuing a future in aviation and/or space-related fields. The scholarship will provide opportunities to emerging aviation professionals to achieve their academic goals and contribute their talents to the aviation industry. Applicants must be enrolled at a UAA member institution in an aviation or space-related major. Community college, college, and university applicants are encouraged. Applicants must have a 2.5 overall GPA and a 3.0 GPA in their aviation major coursework. They must also demonstrate a love of aviation, leadership, and extracurricular involvement or community involvement. Preference will be given to applicants who are either with FAA certification as a pilot or mechanic; a former military service or current military service via active duty, the ROTC, the Air National Guard or Reserves while in school; and/or membership in an aviation-related association or professional group such as the UAA. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact UAA for more information.