Vertical Flight Foundation Doctoral (PhD) Degree Scholarship

Eligibility

Vertical Flight Foundation Doctoral (PhD) Degree Scholarship, with an application deadline in February, offers numerous awards of $6000 each.

Description

Each year, Vertical Flight Foundation scholarships are awarded to college students demonstrating an interest in pursuing engineering related careers in vertical flight technology. A graduate student who already has an MS engineering degree or is in a combined MS/PhD program and verification of formally meeting doctoral degree requirements such as qualifying exams may receive the Doctoral (PhD) Degree Scholarship. The student will have at least one-term remaining in their current PhD program, after the awarding of scholarships at the Annual Forum, May 20-22, 2025. A student does not need to be a member of the Vertical Flight Society, but they are encouraged to explore the many benefits student membership can provide. The overall top ranking applicant receives the $6,000 Bell Scholarship award, provided by a VFF endowment from the company. In addition, the applicant who shows the most interest and appreciation on the importance of improving vertical flight affordability will be considered for the Jing Yen Cost Awareness Scholarship worth up to $6,000, generously donated by Dr. Jing Yen. At least one letter of recommendation is required from a professor very familiar with the applicant and their course work. Applications may be submitted online and through email or mail to the VFF Scholarship Coordinator. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.